General Studies: Communication Skills
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  12/1/2008)


T100 Improving College Reading U 3
 A course for practicing strategies designed to improve textbook comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading, as well as to encourage lifelong reading and learning.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 1-hr rec. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program. Course required based on placement test. 
T101 Developing Basic Writing Skills U 3
 Instruction to develop writing and usage skills through practice.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl; 1 1-hr recitation. Prereq: ACT score and/or placement test. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program. 
T102 Developing Written Expression U 3
 Instruction to improve the writing process as it relates to effective written expression.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl; 1-hr recitation. Prereq: ACT score and/or placement test or T101. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program. 
T111 First-Year Written Composition U 3
 A writing course to help the student develop critical thinking and writing skills necessary for success in college and a career.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: ACT score and/or placement tests or T102. Not open to students with credit for Gen Com T110. 
T112 Essentials of Oral Communication U 3
 Surveys the components and functions of oral communication and provides practice in applying effective oral skills to informal and job-related situations.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Not open to students with credit for Agr Comm 390. Course taught as a full quarter course AU, WI and SP. Course taught as a 5-week term course SP and SU. 
T113 Technical Reporting U 3
 Principles and practices of technical reporting in the global setting with emphasis on practical applications in educational and professional environments.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: T111 or English 110. Not open to students with credit for T114 or Agr Comm 367. 
T114 Business Communication U 3
 Principles and practices of business communications in the global setting with emphasis on practical applications involving reading, speaking, and writing.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: T111 or English 110. Not open to students with credit for T113 or Agr Comm 367. 
T293 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Designed to give students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
T294 Group Studies U 1-5
 Group studies in specialized programs.
 Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.