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ATV 159 - Intercollegiate Volleyball (0-1)
(Pass/Fail)
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ATV 162 - Intercollegiate Tennis (0-1)
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ATV 163 - Intercollegiate Softball (0-1)
(Pass/Fail)
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ATV 165 - Intercollegiate Soccer (0-1)
(Pass/Fail)
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ATV 167 - Intercollegiate Wrestling (0-1)
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ATV 168 - Intercollegiate Shotgun Sports (0-1)
(Pass/Fail)
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Doane Learning Center The Doane Learning Center provides instruction in college reading efficiency and writing. A student may register for any DLC course at the beginning of a term or any time prior to the first day of each session. Students receive letter grades in these courses.
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DLC 090 - Computational Skills (3)
An accelerated algebra program designed to bring students who are weak in mathematical skills to a competency level allowing for college success. Upon successful completion of the course, students will demonstrate adequate basic computational skills.
Prerequisite: Permission. (Does not apply to minimum degree requirements.)
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DLC 110 - College Reading and Writing Techniques I (3)
This is the first of a two semester course designed to improve reading and writing skills through intensive writing practice and individualized reading support. Emphasis is on analyzing arguments, applying active reading techniques to texts used in college courses, writing essays related to readings that required advanced thinking skills which underlie college-level writing and reading. Upon completion of this course, students will have the foundational skills preparing them for academic success.
Offered fall term.
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DLC 111 - College Reading and Writing Techniques II (2)
A continuation of DLC 110 designed to improve reading and writing skills through intensive writing practice and individualized reading support. Emphasis is on analyzing arguments, applying active reading techniques to texts used in college courses, writing essays related to readings that required advanced thinking skills which underlie college-level writing and reading. Upon completion of this course, students will have strong foundational skills leading to academic success in all undergraduate level college courses
Pre-requisite: DLC 110 .
Offered spring term.
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DLC 119 - Communication Skills (3)
A communication course that prepares you for the types of speaking and listening skills you will need for class discussions, presentations and small group interactions. The course focuses on principles of grammar, usage, sentence structure, paragraph development and essay writing.
(Cross-referenced with ELS 119 .)
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Doane Student Support Services The DSS program provides instruction in college-level study skills, writing, and basic computational mathematics. Students must be eligible for the Student Support Services program to enroll in these courses. Eligible students may register for any DSS course at the beginning of a term or any time prior to the first day of each session. Students receive letter grades in these courses.
NOTE: All students must demonstrate adequate basic computational skills before enrolling in any mathematics course numbered 100 or above. This requirement is met in one of the following ways:
- By attaining an Enhanced ACT math score of 19 or higher
- By attaining an SAT math score of 500 or higher
- By passing Doane’s Computational Skills Test
- By completing DSS 090 with a grade of C- or higher
- By transferring credits that are equivalent to DLC 090 /DSS 090 or college-level mathematics
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DSS 090 - Pre-Algebra (3)
An introductory algebra course that takes students’ basic skills to the level of beginning college algebra. Does not count toward minimum degree requirements.
Requirement: DSS program eligibility.
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DSS 110 - Effective Reading & Writing I (3)
This is the first of a two semester course designed to improve reading and writing skills through intensive writing practice and individualized reading support. Emphasis is on analyzing arguments, applying active reading techniques to texts used in college courses, writing essays related to readings that required advanced thinking skills which underlie college-level writing and reading. Upon completion of this course, students will have the foundational skills preparing them for academic success.
Prerequisite: DSS eligibility.
Offered fall term.
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DSS 111 - Effective Reading & Writing II (2)
A continuation of DSS 110 designed to improve reading and writing skills through intensive writing practice and individualized reading support. Emphasis is on analyzing arguments, applying active reading techniques to texts used in college courses, writing essays related to readings that required advanced thinking skills which underlie college-level writing and reading. Upon completion of this course, students will have strong foundational skills leading to academic success in all undergraduate level college courses.
Prerequisite: DSS eligibility and DSS 110 .
Offered spring term.
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DSS 118 - College Reading and Study Techniques (3)
An introduction to the active learning techniques and critical thinking skills fundamental to college success. Topics include: establishing academic goals, managing time, preparing for exams, using active reading and study strategies, analyzing arguments, writing essays, and coping with stress. Study techniques are applied to courses in which students are enrolled.
Requirement: DSS program eligibility.
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English Language Studies |
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ELS 101 - Reading Skills (3)
A reading course for international students to improve reading effectiveness at the college level including: building vocabulary, analyzing arguments, organizing reading/study notes, writing reflections related to readings, developing critical thinking skills, and applying active reading/study techniques to other reading-based courses.
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ELS 115 - Orientation to the American College Classroom and Culture (2)
A course designed for international students to provide an orientation to American culture and academic requirements in the college classroom. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate their understanding of cultural awareness, active learning techniques, active reading strategies and oral and written communication by applying them to their other college courses.
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ELS 116 - Writing Skills (3)
A course designed for international students to help them understand the organization, rhetorical styles and mechanics of American college writing. The focus of the course is on the development of students’ punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, paragraphs and essays. Practice with journaling, blogging, and reflective writing will also be addressed. The concept of plagiarism will be introduced and explored.
(Cross-referenced with DLC 116 .)
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ELS 119 - Communication Skills (3)
A speaking/listening course designed for international students to prepare them for successful interaction in the American classroom.
Special emphasis will be placed on learning and practicing speaking and listening skills needed for class discussions, small group interactions, and presentations. While learning these speaking/listening skills, students will also develop the necessary vocabulary to be successful in each skill area. Development of skills needed for technology such as Blackboard will also be introduced and practiced.
(Cross-referenced with DLC 119 .)
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