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LEARNING SKILLS
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Learning Foundations
1 - READING (3 UNITS) RPT 3 - NDA
Students will receive individualized, small group and
computer assisted instruction based on diagnostic
assessment results. Modules in decoding, comprehension
and textbook reading skills are prescribed in order to
strengthen skills necessary for success in other college
classes.
This course requires 3:40 hours per week of student lab
work to be scheduled as arranged with instructor. 3:40 TBA
41 - STUDY STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITIES (3 UNITS) RPT 2 NDA
This course will help students with identified learning
disabilities to develop strategies to cope with the
demands of the regular classroom environment. Such
strategies include organization, self awareness, time
management, note-taking, test-taking, listening and
textbook comprehension skills.
LIBRARY SCIENCE
101 - LIBRARY RESEARCH METHODS (1 UNIT)
UC:CSU
This is a practical course in the use of libraries in general
and academic libraries in particular. The student will
learn efficient use of library resources, in both print and
computer form, for researching information for class
assignments and papers, and for personal use. Skills
acquired will be of life-long benefit.This course requires
2:05 hours per week of student lab work to be scheduled
as arranged with instructor. 2:05 TBA
102 - INTERNET RESEARCH METHODS (1 UNIT)
CSU
Recommended: Knowledge of Windows: Basic
keyboarding skills.
This course will focus on how to find and evaluate
information and resource materials on the Internet, using
a variety of applications. Principles of information access,
development of search strategies, evaluation criteria and
processes, and specific search tools will be covered. Issues
regarding intellectual property, censorship, and on-line
publishing will be discussed. This course requires 2:05
hours per week of student lab work to be scheduled as
arranged with instructor. 2:05 TBA
MANAGEMENT
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Supervision, Accounting, Business, CAOT, CIS, Finance,
International Business, Marketing and Real Estate.
2 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
THEORY (3 UNITS) CSU
This course covers management organization and
authority. Students learn to effectively communicate with
and motivate employees. Students will understand the
processes of hiring, evaluating, promoting and terminating
personnel. Students will study the basic objectives, theory,
and principles of management decision making.
13 - SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(3 UNITS) CSU
This course covers the essentials of the successful start
up and management of a small business. Store location,
layout, organization, merchandise control, buying, pricing,
advertising, government regulations, labor relations, public
relations, and other phases of small business are studied.
Particular emphasis is placed on entrepreneurship and
business start-ups.
31 - HUMAN RELATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
(3 UNITS) CSU
This course assists students in developing and improving
traits desirable for success in business. Emphasis is
placed on techniques to insure good human relations with
individuals or groups. Effective study methods, work
organizations, career planning, and the ability to present
oneself to an employer for employment or advancement
are included.
33 – PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (3 UNITS)
CSU
Human resource management techniques and procedures
are studied. Topics included are selection, placement,
testing, orientation, counseling, merit rating, promotion,
transfer, training, and fringe benefits.
MARKETING
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Accounting, Business, CAOT, CIS, Finance, International
Business, Management, Real Estate and Supervision.
152 * Course Descriptions Los Angeles Harbor College