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Academic Skills Courses
Visit the Open Class Finder in
PAWS to see if the course you are interested in is being offered.
Academic Success Courses
Reading Courses
Writing Courses
Math Course
Computer Technology Courses
Special Topics Courses
Short Courses (9 Weeks)
Academic Skills Courses were renamed in Spring of 2004.
Table of old versus new course numbers
Table of new versus old course numbers
Academic Success
- ACASK 5 LEARNING SKILLS LABORATORY (0.5 or 1 unit)
- Independent programs to improve basic skills; computer, audio,
worksheets. (formerly LRNSK 101) More ACASK 5
- ACASK 10 TEST PREPARATION: OCCUPATIONAL (1 unit)
- Prepares prospective employees to successfully take the necessary placement test or
qualifying examination to apply for employment in a variety of occupations,
such as the psychiatric technician placement test and the civil service
examination. The specific content, skills, knowledge, and the most
appropriate test-taking approaches will be included to build confidence, and
reduce uncertainty, confusion, and test anxiety. The goal is to maximize
each individual’s potential to achieve the highest possible score on the
placement test or qualifying examination. (formerly LRNSK 109)
- ACASK 15 ADJUNCT STUDY SKILLS (0.5 units)
- Applies study strategies, reading & language skills to demands of linked content course.
Co-requisite to targeted content area courses improves course grades. (formerly
LRNSK
113)
- ACASK 20 LEARNING ESSENTIALS FOR COLLEGE SURVIVAL (1.5 units,
9 weeks)
- Includes time planning, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, and
library skills. (formerly LRNSK 103)
- ACASK 25 COLLEGE SUCCESS (3 units)
- Includes time planning, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, and
library skills. (formerly LRNSK 102) More ACASK 25
- ACASK 27 TEST & PERFORMANCE ANXIETY (1.5 unit)
- Explores the
relationship between the physiological, psychological, and emotional
responses to test and performance anxiety. Course investigates the theories
of stress and anxiety and offers guided practice in the cognitive,
meditative, and biofeedback-aided techniques to manage anxiety while taking
a test, succeeding in math, giving a speech, and/or competing in a sport. (formerly
LRNSK
112)
Reading Courses
- ACASK 30A/B INTRO PHONETIC FOUNDATIONS FOR READING AND SPELLING
(3.5 units each)
- Phonics, rules, and word attach for reading and spelling using multi-sensory
techniques. (formerly LRNSK 210A/B)
- ACASK 32 READING COMPREHENSION (2 units)
- Comprehension skills
using imagery to improve understanding of classroom lectures and textbooks.
(formerly LRNSK 211)
- ACASK 34 BUILDING READING ESSENTIALS (3 units)
- Improves fundamentals for active and effective reading and clear
thinking.
(formerly LRNSK 97)
- ACASK 36 READING ESSENTIALS (3 units)
- Understanding and retention of textbook information; reading efficiency;
vocabulary. (formerly LRNSK 104)
Writing Courses
- ACASK 50 WRITING FUNDAMENTALS (3 units)
- Grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure (formerly LRNSK 212)
- ACASK 55 SPELLING ESSENTIALS (3 units)
- Spelling rules, memory techniques, proofing, and personal learning strategies.
(formerly LRNSK 106)
- ACASK 58 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS (1.5 unit, 9 weeks)
- Focuses on the basic grammar, punctuation, and usage skills essential for effective writing.
(formerly LRNSK 105)
Math Courses
- ACASK 75 ARITHMETIC FUNDAMENTALS (4 units)
- Basic math study skills, uses alternative and active approaches for
concepts and skills. (formerly LRNSK 218)
Computer Technology Courses
- ACASK 104 ADAPTED STUDIES: LECTURE (2 units)
- Presents curricula and instruction, not available in other courses in a lecture format,
to meet identified special learning needs of disabled students. May include advanced
training in comprehension, phonetics, computer-assisted instruction, or other specialized
topics. (formerly LRNSK 239) More ACASK 104
- ACASK 110 KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTER ACCESS (0.5 units, 9
weeks)
- Keyboarding (typing) basics in a self-paced approach. (formerly LRNSK 231)
More ACASK 110
- ACASK 125 COMPUTER ACCESS: ADAPTED WORD PROCESSING I (2 units)
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- A basic word processing course; includes the use of spell checkers.
Introduces the use of assistive technology for students with physical or
learning disabilities within the context of word processing. (formerly LRNSK 235)
More ACASK 125
- ACASK 131 COMPUTER ACCESS: APPLICATIONS (2 units)
- Word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs. Introduces the use
of assistive technology for students with physical and/or learning
disabilities within the context of word processing, database, and
spreadsheet programs. (formerly LRNSK 237)
More ACASK 131
- ACASK 119 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(3 units)
- The components of a personal computer; how to create an ideal system. (formerly
LRNSK
242)
More ACASK 119
- ACASK 122 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(3 units)
- The Internet and how it relates to students with disabilities; exploring
search engines. (formerly LRNSK 243)
More ACASK 122
Special Courses
- ACASK 93B READING & STUDY STRATEGIES FOR NURSING (2
units)
- Promotes
concentration, comprehension, and retention of textbooks, professional
articles, and other instructional materials used in the pre-nursing
curriculum. Also covers vocabulary development of medical terminology,
academic study strategies, critical reading and thinking, problem solving,
and test-taking strategies. Emphasis is on self-regulation of metacognitive
strategies. (formerly LRNSK 93B)
- ACASK 99 SUPERVISED TUTORING
- Provides students one-to-one
and small group tutoring in basic skills and content area courses. Includes
assessment of study skills, exam reviews and study sessions. (formerly LRNSK 99)
- ACASK 168 TUTOR TRAINING: SELECTED TOPICS
- Provides specialized information and guided practice in designated topics or
projects. Tutors gain expertise in subject areas not offered in other tutor
training courses. (formerly formerly LRNSK 62)
- ACASK 140 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR LEARNING DISABILITY (0.5
units)
- Assesses eligibility for Disabled Student Programs and Services according to
California Community College Title V regulations. Develops an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Provides placement recommendations, support, and counseling. (formerly LRNSK 205)
- PE ADPT 100 Adapted Aquatics
- PE ADPT 105 Adapted Fitness: Weight Training
- Visit the Physical Education Department for more information on Adapted Physical Education
Short Courses (9 weeks)
ACASK 20 LEARNING ESSENTIALS FOR COLLEGE SURVIVAL (1.5 units)
ACASK 27 TEST & PERFORMANCE ANXIETY (1.5 units)
ACASK 58 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS (1.5 units)
ACASK 110 KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTER ACCESS (0.5 units)
For more information, refer to the Cuesta College Catalog, current
semester schedule, or Open Class Finder .
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