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Student Success
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
STU 100 College Study Skills
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Skills and techniques required for being an efficient student. Includes study techniques, memory and concentration,
college resources, goal setting, time management, attentive listening, organization of lecture/text material, note taking
systems, test taking strategies, and test anxiety.
Information: STU 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D together constitute STU 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
STU 100A How to Study
.25 cr. hrs. .25 periods (.25 lec.)
Applications and concepts of successful study. Includes study techniques, memory and concentration, and available college
resources.
Information: STU 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D together constitute STU 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
STU 100B Time Management
.25 cr. hrs. .25 periods (.25 lec.)
Factors affecting individual use of time. Includes goal setting and time management.
Information: STU 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D together constitute STU 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
STU 100C Note Taking Tips
.25 cr. hrs. .25 periods (.25 lec.)
Factors affecting the note taking process. Includes attentive listening, organization of lecture/text material, and note
taking systems.
Information: STU 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D together constitute STU 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
STU 100D Testing Tips
.25 cr. hrs. .25 periods (.25 lec.)
Explaining strategies and causes of a successful testing experience. Includes test taking strategies and test anxiety.
Information: STU 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D together constitute STU 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
STU 102 Personal Finance in College Decision Making
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Basic elements of personal and family finances. Includes managing personal finances, funding resources and financial
obligations, strategies for success, setting a career direction and taking control of the future, and transition from college
into the mainstream.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
STU 102A Managing Personal Finances
.25 cr. hrs. .25 periods (.25 lec.)
Skills necessary for the development of a financial plan. Includes budget development and the implications of borrowing
and using credit.
Information: STU 102A, 102B, 102C and 102D together constitute STU 102.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
STU 102B Meeting Financial Obligations
.25 cr. hrs. .25 periods (.25 lec.)
Identification of personal resources. Includes funding resources and financial obligations.
Information: STU 102A, 102B, 102C, and 102D together constitute STU 102.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
STU 102C Strategies for Taking Control of Your Future
.25 cr. hrs. .25 periods (.25 lec.)
Development of an educational plan based on career expectations. Includes strategies for success, setting a career
direction, and taking control of the future.
Information: STU 102A, 102B, 102C, and 102D together constitute STU 102.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
STUDENT SUCCESS
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