How many credit hours are needed to complete the AA, AS, AE, and AFA degrees? 60-61 credit hours Which 2 English classes are required for students who are pursuing an AA, AS, AE or AFA degree? ENG 111, ENG 112 Which courses satisfies the COM/Humanities & Fine Arts requirement for AA & AS degrees? COM 231, ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240 Which courses satisfies the Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement for the AA and AS degrees? ECO 251, ECO 252, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210 To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the CAA, the student must graduate from a community college with an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree and have an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a grade of "D" or better in all CAA transfer courses. True or False False. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the CAA, the student must graduate from the community college with an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree and have an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and a grade of "C" or better in all CAA courses. What are the expectations of college reading assignments? 1) Learn the material on the assigned pages and be ready for a quiz. 2) Make a note of the material on the assigned pages you don't understand and ask questions. 3) Begin learning this concept so you'll be prepared for lecture or class discussion. 4) Know this material for an upcoming class activity. What does PSAR stand for? Prepare, Survey, Annotate, Review What is active reading and why is it important? 1) Active reading forces you to engage with the material by annotating, or taking notes while you read. 2) Active reading requires you to ask questions and compare new information with past knowledge. How should one prepare for reading? 1) Prepare Yourself Make sure you are ready to learn and have set expectations. Set an intention. Be specific about how much you want to read in a certain amount of time. Make sure you have enough energy Plan to read in small chunks Set realistic goals Estimate your reading time effectively (3 to 4 minutes per page) Prepare your environment Explain what it means to survey an assignment. 1) Look over the reading assignment to get an idea of what you'll be learning. Survey: Table of contents Chapter headings and subheadings Tables, charts, and graphs 2) Ask yourself what you already know about the material. 3) Find connections to your life or previous learning. 4) Scan for important terms. What is annotation and why is it important? Annotating is taking notes while you read. It's easiest to take notes in the book, but you can also take notes in a notebook. The purpose of annotating is to help you "digest" the material by giving you specific activities or steps to complete while you read, thereby helping you interact and learn the material. When should you take notes while in class and what should you make note of? During class, write down anything that SOARS: Singled out, On the Board, Asked, Repeated, or Stressed. 00:0201:15 Explain the most effective way to take notes before class? How to take notes: Separate your notes Focus on the task at hand Clear your desk of distractions Review your notes from the previous class and annotations from reading so you'll know what questions you have Explain the most effective way to take notes during class? Use abbreviations. Don't write in full sentences. Don't write down everything the instructor says. Utilize a note-taking method, such as Informal Outline, Cornell, or Two Column. If you get lost or cannot keep up with the instructor, skip some space and then take notes on what the instructor is currently stating. You can ask the instructor or classmate to fill you in later. Explain the most effective way to take notes after class. Review your notes within 24 hours of class. Color-code your notes. Summarize your notes. Write down any questions you have. Recite your notes to yourself. Compare notes with a classmate. Explain the informal outline note-taking method. Visually organizes information by spacing it out on the page. Allows you to see relationships between ideas. Explain the two-column note-taking method. Fold the paper in half, making a crease down the center. Take notes on the right side, and write questions on the left side. Great for creating self-tests. Explain the Cornell note-taking method. Divide your paper into 3 sections (inverted T). Questions on the left, notes on the right, and summaries at the bottom. The summary section allows students to think critically about the material and how topics relate. What is maintenance studying? Continual note review, reading, and other activities that allow you to keep up with important material. What is preparation studying? Preparation for a specific task, such as a quiz or exam. Color-coding notes Highlight various information in different colors Making flash cards Use when you need to remember numerous details for a specific idea Great for remembering definitions to terms