Planning for Academic Success (PAS)
Course Descriptions
PAS-1010
An introduction to knowledge and strategies designed to promote success in the college environment. The course focuses on developing 1) interpersonal and self-management skills and attitudes and 2) critical thinking and study skills needed to achieve academic success. Students will acquire a working/practical knowledge of the college’s resources, services, procedures, and requirements. Self-assessments serve as tools to identify values and goals for individual life planning and academic achievement.
Co-requisite: DVR 0061
Math Study Skills
PAS-1030
This course is designed for those individuals who want to improve their
attitude toward mathematics.
It will allow students to explore their feelings about math and
help them to develop strategies to overcome math phobia.
Emphasis will be placed on visual, numeric, and symbolic
approaches to problem solving.
This course is open to all students at all levels of mathematical
skills, whether preparing for a job, college level math courses, taking
math tests, or living in a world where numbers matter.
Co-requisite: Any developmental math course or MAT 1040.