Academic Skills

ASC courses numbered below 101 are non-degree credit courses.  They do not count as credit towards graduation.

Courses

ASC 87: College Writing Prep

Credits 3
A precollege writing course that prepares students for ENGL 110 College Composition I. Provides instruction in writing error-free sentences, solid paragraphs and well-organized essays.

ASC 88: Composition Lab

Credits 1
This course provides supplemental and developmental instruction for students taking ENGL 110 College Composition I and is taken during the same semester as ENGL 110.

ASC 94: Beginning Algebra

Credits 4
This course helps to develop fundamental skills required for the successful completion of studies in college level mathematics courses. Topics include solving linear equations, linear graphing, exponents and polynomial operations, factoring, rational expressions and equations, and roots. Credit earned does not count towards any degree, nor does it transfer. Placement is according to placement scores or on a voluntary basis.

ASC 98: Math Lab

Credits 1
This course provides supplemental and developmental instruction for students taking MATH 103 College Algebra or MATH 104 Finite Math. This course is taken the same semester as the MATH 103 or 104 course. This course may be required due to ACCUPLACER test results and the course placement policy. Credit earned does not count towards any degree, nor does it transfer.