Fall 2008 Courses
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2008-09 ALS Course Descriptions
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ALS 101 – Introduction to University
Study
(partly online)
Explore a wide range of study skills—including reading, time management, note-taking, test preparation, and computer-based learning—while examining issues within higher education. Excellent for newcomers as well as returning or transfer students who would like to become more efficient learners. This course has a significant online component. Sample
syllabus
Jennifer Geller, jgeller@uoregon.edu
MWF 10:00-10:50, 361 PLC, 3 cr., optional grading, CRN 10316
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Tackling Study Skills Series
ALS 199 – Tackling Texts
Having trouble getting what you need from your textbooks? Learn strategies for managing your reading load, taking notes, and writing about assigned readings. Meets weeks 1-3.
Sample syllabus
Amy Nuetzman, nuetzman@uoregon.edu
TR 14:00-15:20, 101 PETR, 1 cr., P/NP, CRN 10318 (wks 1-3)
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ALS 199 – Tackling Time
Wondering how to structure your study time for best results? This course is designed to help you set goals, identify priorities, explore learning styles, and manage time. Meets weeks 4-6.
Sample syllabus
Amy Nuetzman, nuetzman@uoregon.edu
TR 14:00-15:20, 101 PETR, 1 cr., P/NP, CRN 10322 (wks 4-6)
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ALS 199 – Tackling Tests
Wishing you had more confidence when it comes to tests? Discover ways to anticipate exam questions, create study guides, form effective study groups, and reduce test anxiety. Meets weeks 7-9.
Sample syllabus
Amy Nuetzman, nuetzman@uoregon.edu
TR 14:00-15:20, 101 ETR, 1 cr., P/NP, CRN 10319 (wks 7-9)
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ALS 199 – Tackling Science
This course focuses on study skills specific to the demands of science courses. Practice strategies for interpreting scientific texts, listening actively, taking notes, and preparing for exams. Science majors and non-majors are welcome; concurrent enrollment in a science course is recommended. Meets weeks 2-10.
Elly Vandegrift, ellyvan@uoregon.edu
MW 10:00-10:50, 30 PAC, 2 cr., P/NP, CRN 10326 (wks 2-10)
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ALS 199 – Grammar Basics
Recommended for students who want to learn the language of grammar, this course focuses on parts of speech, phrases, clauses, and sentence construction. Ideal for students learning a foreign language or preparing for more advanced study of English grammar. Meets weeks 3-9.
Amy Nuetzman, nuetzman@uoregon.edu
MW 16:00-17:20, 240B MCK, 2 cr., P/NP, CRN 10321 (wks 3-9)
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ALS 199 – Pre-Graduate School
Math
Designed as a foundation for students concerned about their math skills, this course covers concepts for GRE math. Consider taking the GRE test preparation workshop as well for test-taking strategies. Instructor approval required. Meets weeks 3-8.
Sample syllabus
Doug Hintz, dchintz@uoregon.edu
MW 16:00-17:20, 122 MCK, 2 cr., P/NP, CRN 10323 (wks 3-8)
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ALS 199 – Critical Reading of
Statistics
Develop a critical view of statistical information: assumption, bias, sampling, study design, distortions, uses, and abuses of statistics and graphs. Meets weeks 7-10. Sample
syllabus
Doug Hintz, dchintz@uoregon.edu
TR 16:00-17:20, 122 MCK, 1 cr., P/NP, CRN 10324 (wks 7-10)
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ALS 399 – Speed Reading
Learn techniques that help boost reading speed, concentration, and even comprehension. Meets weeks 1-5. Sample
syllabus
Amy Nuetzman, nuetzman@uoregon.edu
TR 9:00-9:50, 122 MCK, 1 cr., P/NP, CRN 10327 (wks 1-5)
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