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Courses:
ALG
051 Applying Algebraic Thinking (Prereq. MT 050 or equivalent)
The student integrates problem solving strategies
with her development of techniques for solving linear equations, inequalities
and systems of equations. She uses applications based on current data
to highlight the power of algebra as a tool to compare and analyze
meaningful information.
ALG
052 Modeling Algebraic Relationships (Prereq. ALG 051 or equivalent)
The student continues to develop her problem
solving skills and techniques needed for analyzing and solving applications
that can be modeled by linear and quadratic relationships. She integrates
technology into her process by using the graphing calculator as
one tool to explore these relationships.
CIL 100 Basic Computer Skills
The student learns essential computer skills needed for course
work at Alverno. She learns to use the Alverno network and the Computer
Center; to understand the Internet, Internet search tools and the
difference between a PC and a Macintosh; and to develop basic word
processing skills. In a hands-on, self-paced environment that uses
tutorials and a web-based course site, the student develops the
necessary foundation for further work using the computer.
CM
050 Communication Seminar: Integrating Language Practices
The student focuses on developing the reading, writing, listening,
and speaking processes that are essential for success in the college
classroom. She actively practices the different communication modes.
Individually and with her peers, she participates in a variety of
receptive and expressive communication activities that build on
her prior learning, add to her current understanding, and incorporate
important self-management strategies, all of which are designed
to assist her to become a more effective analytical reader and writer.
CM095 Integrating Reading,
Writing & Quantitative Literacies
Through an integrated curriculum, the student focuses on developing
the reading, writing, computer and quantitative literacy (mathematics)
abilities that are essential for success in the college classroom.
In this theme-based course, students are introduced to and apply
the criteria for reading, writing and quantitative literacy as they
explore ideas through print resources, personal experience, and
active learning techniques. In addition, they simultaneously build
their background knowledge in history, geography, economics and
ecology. The primary goal of this course is to give the student
the opportunity to learn and practice the language and quantitative
literacy abilities that are essential to the comprehension and communication
of ideas.
CM
107 Communication Seminar: Exploring and Using Language Connections
(3)
The student focuses on the uniqueness of reading, writing, speaking,
and listening as meaning-making processes and on the connections
among those communication modes. She integrates information from
various sources to inform and expand her understanding of complex
topics and to formulate her response. In a collaborative environment,
the student works with elements such as audience, context, focus,
structure, and grammar to see their impact on the meaning of the
message. She uses self assessment to evaluate her progress. She
also applies these language concepts to her other academic course
work.
CM
108 Communication Seminar: Exploring Language Applications (1)
The student explores different contexts
for the development of effective reading, writing, listening, and
speaking processes. She incorporates ideas from various sources
as well as her own personal experience, and she uses both her receptive
and expressive language abilities to determine the perspectives
of others and to formulate and support her own responses. She develops
an ability to understand complex ideas from varying perspectives,
an awareness of her audience, and the self assessment components
to evaluate her progress. Also, she applies language concepts, such
as audience, context, structure, and grammar, to her other academic
course work and assignments.
CM 500 Writing for Educators
This course reviews writing strategies and offers practice with
composing processes as required for graduate licensure students.
It focuses primarily on the types of writing needed by new teachers
in their work settings and includes both impromptu and planned writing
tasks. Grammar concepts are integrated into each lesson. Students
use a handbook as a resource for grammar; drafting, composing and
revising processes; doing research; and citing sources. The course
is conducted as a workshop with students doing, and sometimes finishing,
the written assignments during the class time.
ENG
055 Integrating English Usage
The second language/dialect student has an opportunity to develop
her English writing, listening and speaking skills. She focuses
on strategies that will help her understand her peers and instructors
and to be understood by them as well. She engages in various oral
and written activities that include engaging in conversations, writing
short papers, and listening to and comprehending of lectures, student
discussions, and audiovisual materials.
ENG
056 Advanced English Usage
The advanced second language/dialect student has multiple opportunities
to further develop her English reading and writing abilities. Reading
and video selections provide background information and enhance
her knowledge of cultural concepts. Through discussion and small
group work, she develops her ability to summarize ideas in both
oral and written formats. By analyzing the grammatical and structural
aspects of professionally and student written texts, she becomes
proficient with editing strategies.
ENG
057 Advanced English Pronunciation
This course focuses on refining the English speaking skills of the
advanced second language student. Instruction enhances the student’s
previous understanding of the physical and affective factors of
pronunciation. Audiovisual materials and oral exercises develop
her ability to discriminate between and produce American English
sounds, words, and discourse. The student also develops a method
for assessing her needs and planning appropriate learning strategies.
MT
050 Applying Mathematical Thinking
The student develops her ability to use mathematics through the
exploration of applications using numerical information. These applications,
which use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, signed numbers,
powers, roots, ratios and proportions, enable her to better understand,
describe, and analyze her world.
SC
050 Time Travel: Surfing through Science
The student develops an understanding of the relationship between
culture and science by learning about the history, literature and
people related to key scientific developments. Through exploration
of significant scientific time periods, the student examines the
way science and culture impact on one another and the ethical questions
that arise from scientific discoveries.
Seminars:
N 050/150/151/152 Understanding Medication Calculations
This course is designed to help Nursing students understand the mathematical relationships involved in calculating the dosages of oral, intramuscular, IV, and weight based medications. Students work on conceptual understanding and precise execution of all computations. They are referred for the course by their Nursing faculty.
N 260S Health Assessment Seminar (in conjunction with N 260)
This course, conducted in a seminar format under the team leadership of Nursing faculty and Instructional Services instructors, focuses on preparing students for the types of assessments required in the nursing curriculum. Through discussion and practice, students gain proficiency with different test-taking strategies and develop their abilities to read and process information from a variety of texts. By reviewing study strategies and concept mapping, the course facilitates students’ movement towards becoming independent learners.
PST 029 PPST Preparation Seminar
The student learns strategies and reviews content relevant to the abilities required for the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), a state requirement for teacher certification. Through discussion and practice, students are introduced to the PPST formats, the skills tested, and the types of questions used. They analyze their strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, and math and prepare for the test by learning test-taking strategies and taking a practice test. The seminar begins the process of essential preparation and provides the student with the opportunity to devise a personal plan for further preparation.
PST 329 PRAXIS II Preparation Seminar
The student learns strategies and reviews content relevant to the abilities required on the PRAXIS II Subject Assessments, a state requirement for teacher certification. Through discussion, practice, and content review, students are introduced to the multiple choice test format and appropriate strategies for addressing content specific questions. Students complete practice tests, analyze their errors, and develop a plan for further preparation.
PP 250 Graduate & Professional School Exam Preparation Seminar
The student learns how to prepare for graduate and professional school examinations (GRE, DAT, MCAT, PCAT, LSAT, and GMAT). Through taking the appropriate tests as practice and preparation, students are introduced to objective test-taking strategies and provided with an overview of analytical and logical reasoning skills. Individual sessions review reading, writing, and quantitative content areas. A final session considers individual discipline areas in the sciences and in areas specific to taking the LSAT or GMAT.
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