Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N SREADING „ REAL ESTATEREAD 425 SPEED READING (1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite:Completion of READ 836 with Pass or a grade of C orhigher, or ENGL 846 with a grade of C or higher, or eligibilityfor 400-level Reading courses on approved collegeReading placement test, or other measures as necessary,or equivalent.Designed to increase reading rate and comprehensionof college-level material through instruction, practice andapplication. Emphasis on learning rapid reading techniques,improving comprehension, and gaining flexibilityof reading speed to suit purpose of reading across allcontent areas. Students will apply speed reading techniqueto a variety of genres and styles of writing. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: CSU.READ 826 READING IMPROVEMENT (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Completion of ESOL 830, or ESOL 831 and 832, or ESOL863, with Pass or a grade of C or better, or eligibility forREAD 826 by appropriate scores on approved collegeplacement tests and other measures as necessary.Students placing into READ 826 and ENGL 826 shouldenroll in both courses concurrently.Efficient reading strategies and study techniques toimprove word analysis, vocabulary, reading comprehension,written interpretations of text, and study strategiesrelated to text. (Units do not count toward the AssociateDegree.)READ 836 ACADEMIC READING STRATEGIES (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite:Completion of READ 826, or ESOL 840, or ESOL 841 and842, with Pass or a grade of C or higher, or eligibility forREAD 836 on approved College Reading placement testand other measures as necessary, or equivalent.Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 836, if indicatedby college Placement Test.An introduction to college reading to improve vocabulary,comprehension, critical reading strategies, studyreading,and reading efficiency techniques to prepare studentsfor college English and other courses across thecurriculum.REAL ESTATE (R.E.)R.E. 100 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836 and MATH 110.Study of real and personal property, joint tenancies,partnerships, sales contracts, homesteads, deeds, andtaxes. Also included are the basics in financing real estatepractices and regulation of the real estate business.Transfer credit: CSU.R.E. 110 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.Real Estate Practice is the practical application of realestate skills in the field and office environments. Thiscourse presents the skills, knowledge and abilitiesneeded to work with buyers, sellers, lessors and lesseesto ensure success as a realtor. Completion of both R.E.100 and R.E. 110 enables students to satisfy Californiastate requirements for licensing. Transfer credit: CSU.R.E. 130 CALIFORNIA MORTGAGE LOANBROKERING AND LENDING (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.Study of the entire mortgage loan process from loanorigination to underwriting, finishing with funding andservicing. The course also covers the marketing of oneselfwhen entering the profession of mortgage loan brokeringand lending. Additional topics covered include legalaspects of the business and various forms used within theprofession. Transfer credit: CSU.R.E. 665 SELECTED REAL ESTATE TOPICS(.5 or 1 or 1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours for each .5 unit.Course will focus on, explore, or introduce selectedtopics in real estate. Examples include topics such aschanges in real estate law and contemporary real estatethemes. By arrangement lab hours may be required forsome topics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.Transfer credit: CSU.R.E. 801 REAL ESTATE LICENSE EXAMPREPARATION (1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Knowledge of real estate principles or equivalent experience.Intended for students who have passed the RealEstate Principles course. Designed to prepare studentsfor the California Real Estate Exam. Topics include realand personal property, tax implications, appraisal, financing,transfer of property, contracts, and broker responsibility.(Units do not count toward the Associate Degree.)224 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G