Library Research Techniques (Fall) 2 credits

A practical introduction for students wishing to develop their understanding of library resources and become more effective researchers in college and afterward. Students will discover strategies for finding and evaluating sources of information in a variety of formats, including print indexes, online databases, government documents, and the World Wide Web. Students will also learn to compare these sources in terms of reliability and usefulness for their research. Issues relating to information ethics and information policy, such as copyright, plagiarism, and privacy will also be addressed. Burling Library’s interactive classroom provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. STAFF.

Katherine McClelland, Director

100 Mathematics Laboratory (Fall or Spring) 1 credit

Individual or small group instruction in math skills at the precalculus level. Specific content for the course determined for the individual student based on his or her math background and needs. This course is open to any student who has not completed a math course at the 124 level or higher. Students must have permission of instructor to register. May be repeated once for credit, with permission of the director. Note: Instruction in basic math skills is available without credit for all students. S/D/F only. MCCLELLAND.

Joan Mohan, Director

100 Reading Laboratory (Fall or Spring) 1 credit

Individual and small-group instruction in reading and study skills, emphasizing reading efficiency, vocabulary building, and methods of effective study (concentrating, time management, preparing for tests, etc.). Recommended to students who have difficulty keeping up with reading assignments or understanding and remembering what they read. Also helpful for those international students who want to improve their English language proficiency and pronunciation. Diagnostic test administered to determine individual needs. May be repeated once for credit, with permission of the director. Note: Students may work at the Reading Lab without registering. S/D/F only. MOHAN.

Minna Mahlab, Director

100 Science Laboratory (Fall or Spring) 1 credit

Individual or small group instruction emphasizing problem-solving skills. This class must be taken in conjunction with first-year sequences in physics, chemistry, or biology. Consultation with the related course instructor and permission of the director of the science lab are required. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the director. Note: Instruction is available without credit to students who cannot take the course or who need only occasional assistance. S/D/F only. MAHLAB.

240 Science Education Methods* 1 credit

This discussion seminar is open to all students who have taken at least one year of science, and is encouraged for those students who are biology and chemistry student mentors, science laboratory teaching assistants, or students interested in pursuing a career in science teaching. This class will review some of the current literature in science education and focuses on examining the stages of the teaching and learning process and tools for improving teaching and learning. Prerequisite: one year (two semesters) of biology, or chemistry, or mathematics/computer science, or physics, or psychology; and permission of the instructor. MAHLAB.

Judith Hunter, Director, Janet Carl, Kevin Crim, Claire H. Moisan, Helyn Wohlwend

100 College Writing (Fall or Spring) 1 credit

Individual instruction in writing using written work assigned by tutors and other instructors across the curriculum. Prerequisite: permission of the laboratory instructor. May be repeated once for credit with permission of director. Note: Similar instruction is available without credit to students who need only occasional help with their writing. S/D/F only. STAFF.