Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: Life Education I: College Success Instructor: Jenna Arnold Office: Memorial 210D Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-1 OR by appointment Phone: 701-858-4215 Email: jenna.arnold.1@minotstateu.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Tuesdays, 1-1:50 Memorial 222 Course Description: This course is intended to prepare students for the academic and social rigors of college life. In this course, students will learn to develop effective academic skills by focusing on goal-setting, time management, note-taking, communication, critical thinking, and problem- solving skills. Guest speakers will introduce students to campus services such as library and research, transportation, health and wellness, disability services, and other services critical to achieving college success. Course Objectives: 1. Learn to develop and set academic, career, and personal goals. 2. Develop effective study habits through note-taking, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving activities. 3. Develop communication skills by utilizing a variety of forms of communication. 4. Identify their own learning styles and explore barriers that might prohibit academic success. 5. Explore and utilize campus services to promote academic and personal success. 6. Explore healthy living options such as personal and social relationships, dorm life, wellness, nutrition, and safety Textbooks: Shushan, J., (2016). A Pocket Guide to College Success. 2 nd Edition. 978-1319030896 Course Requirements: Students are expected to be actively engaged in the learning process, in the online Blackboard class, and in the community. Class participation is required and essential. Students will be graded in class participation and point accumulation. Grading Scale 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C 60% - 69% D Less than 60% F Course Assignment and Requirements Assignment Due Date Points Participation (150 classes X 5 points), including reflections Ongoing /150 Learning Goals Poster Sept. 10 th /20