2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Course Descriptions
Applied Behavior Studies
ABS 090A Successful Transitions A 1 Sem Hr
Explores internal and external factors that affect college success. Examines
the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to increase self-awareness
and confidence; self regulation and responsibility; motivation and
productive personal goals. Develops knowledge in creating effective
habits in a supportive, student-centered class, and increases competence
in effectively interacting with others. Does not earn credit toward
graduation. Recommended for students needing or taking ENG 090,
ENG 107, or ENG 108 and students who realize a need for further selfdevelopment.(15-0)
ABS 090B Successful Transitions B 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: ABS 090A. Encourages student-oriented discussion, practice
and application of personal and social success skills learned in ABS 090A.
Focuses on time management, assertive communication, peer interaction
and support, problem solving, collaboration, and cooperation. Does not
earn credit toward graduation. Recommended for students needing or
taking ENG 090, ENG 098, ENG 107, ENG 108, or ENG 109 and students
who recognize their need to continue to increase their strategies for
college success. (15-0)
ABS 096 Resources and Responsibilities:
The College’s and Yours
2 Sem Hrs
Must be taken concurrently with ABS 100W except when ABS 100W
has already been successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Increases ability to meet college expectations in a supportive, studentcentered
class. Introduces and uses multiple College resources and
services (such as the Library, Teaching/Learning Center, Career Center,
Counseling and Advising, Educator, college website). Assists in assessing
and exploring individual strengths and weaknesses. Introduces and
uses strategies to increase confidence, motivation, discipline and selfresponsibility.
Increases knowledge and use of effective communication
and teamwork skills and writing-to-learn strategies. Recommended for
students with a combined minimum COMPASS reading/writing score
of 65 and for students enrolled in ENG 090, 098, 108 or 109, as well as
for students who have been away from formal schooling for a number
of years. (30-0)
ABS 100W Building Academic Success 2 Sem Hrs
Must be taken concurrently with ABS 096 except when ABS 096 has
already been successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Illustrates techniques for becoming an active learner. Assists students
in exploring and using various time management tools; note taking
styles; test preparation and test taking techniques; active textbook
reading and review strategies; memory techniques; personal learning
style characteristics and writing-to-learn strategies. Assists in assessing
student’s emotional intelligence and ability to handle the stressors of
college with a focus on test anxiety and procrastination. Credit can be
earned toward graduation and/or transfer in only one of the following
classes: ABS 100W, ABS 108A, ABS 108, or ABS 292. (30-0)
ABS 101W College Success 2 Sem Hrs
Explores academic skills and strategies needed for college-level learning
and success. Examines effective personal attribuites/behaviors, available
college resources, and general expectations of college professors and
courses. Practices engagement in the greater campus culture and
recognition of the value of learning beyond the classroom. Assists in
the identification of individual strengths and the creation of a personal
plan for reaching college goals using information from the course.
Encourages writing, as a reflective practice, to enhance learning. (30-0)
ABS 102 The Job Hunt 1 Sem Hr
Develops skills in identifying students’ job-related abilities and attitudes;
locating leads in the job market; writing resumes and cover letters;
completing applications and interviewing. (15-0)
ABS 104W Behavior Change I 1 Sem Hr
Assists students in identifying, examining, and changing their selflimiting
thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors. Examines the socialization
process and the development of the social self, as they apply to personal,
and individual change. Develops a plan for change. (15-0)
ABS 105W Behavior Change II 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: ABS 104. Applies the Take Charge Theory to students, to
others and to situations primarily through group activities. Reviews the
American Socialization Process, explores social behavioral theories as
they apply to personal change and growth, and practices the process
of Creative Mental Imagery. (15-0)
ABS 108AW Becoming a Master Student/Plus
Practice
3 Sem Hrs
Combines the goals of ABS 108 with additional time for individual
attention to student needs in using study and life skills practice.
Recommended for students who want or need additional practice and
instructor feedback or who are coming back to school after an extended
absence and whose assessment scores indicate skills in ENG 111A range.
Credit may be earned in only one of the following: ABS 101, ABS 108 or
ABS 108A or ABS 292. (45-0)
ABS 108W Becoming A Master Student 2 Sem Hrs
Assists students in obtaining skills critical to their college success.
Demonstrates and practices strategies in test taking, note taking, memory,
textbook reading, and thinking critically. Identifies and explores college
resources and life skills related to college success, such as personal
responsibility; relationship building; health, time and stress management.
Recommended for students with average or above average academic
skills and high motivation whose assessment scores indicate skills in
the ENG 111 range. Credit may be earned in only one of the following:
ABS 101, ABS 108, ABS 108A or ABS 292. (30-0)
ABS 111W College Expectations and You 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: Reading or Writing LEVEL 2. Explores information needed
to make a successful transition to college level expectations for learning
and success. Examines effective personal attributes, available college
resources, and general expectations of college professors and courses.
Assists in the creation of a personal plan of action for reaching college
goals using information from the course. (15-0)
ABS 113 Career Decision Making for Adults
in Transition
1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2. Explores the results of and opportunities
available for adults in career transitions. Provides experience in the steps
involved in the career decision-making process through students working
in a cooperative, respectful group atmosphere. Investigates personal
values, skills, interests and abilities and explores a variety of careers
using campus resources. Matches the student’s personal characteristics
with careers and creates a plan of action to accomplish short and long
range career goals.(15-0)
ABS 200W Career Decision Making 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 3 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Develops
student ability to make career choices by focusing on the steps in the
career decision making process (Self Awareness, Career Awareness,
Decision Making, and Creating a Plan). Investigates personal values,
skills, interests and abilities and explores a variety of careers using campus
resources. Assists in matching personal characteristics with careers and
creating a plan of action to accomplish short- and long-range career
goals while working in a cooperative, respectful group atmosphere.
Encourages writing, as a reflective practice, to enhance learning. Credit
may be earned in ABS 103 or ABS 200 but not both. (15-0)
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