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Course Descriptions
ACADEMIC SKILLS
ABE0745 Adult Basic Education
0 credits (variable hrs)
A modified open-entry, open-exit course. Participants
study the basic skills in written communication,
mathematics, and reading comprehension. Emphasis
will be placed on those skills necessary to pass the five
General Education Development (GED) tests, to be
successful in entry-level employment, or to be successful
in college or other training. Learning may take place in
small groups, with individualized instruction, or in
computer assisted environments.
ESL0747 English as a Second Language (ESL)
0 credits (2-15 lec-lab hrs/wk)
A course for students whose first language is other than
English. The whole language approach to English will be
taught, rather than instruction about the language.
ESL0791 Citizenship
0 credits (2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Surveys the history and form of government in the
United States to assist the individual in the naturalization
process. The course is supplemented by English for
Foreign Born/ESL.
ITP0583/0584/0585 Beginning, Intermediate,
Advanced Sign Language (Signed English)
2 credits/term (2 lec hrs/wk)
Signed English skills of the manual alphabet, finger
spelling, and more advanced signs so students can
communicate receptively and expressively with the
hearing impaired. Games, videotapes, guest signers,
and amateur interpreting practice are included.
RD0751/0752/0753 Reading Skills
1-3 credits/term (1-3 lec hrs/wk)
Course provides a systematic approach for identifying
and correcting reading difficulties and improving reading
efficiency through lecture instruction. In addition, based
on the results of standardized reading tests given at the
beginning of the term, each student is given individually
prescribed coursework to address areas needing
strengthening. Students use multi-grade- level materials
to improve their basic knowledge of vocabulary and
spelling, in addition to materials designed to improve
reading comprehension and efficiency. Student will
participate in standardized follow-up evaluation at the
end of the term, involving testing, conferencing, and
advising. Because reading is a skill that involves both
mental and physical activity, most students are advised
and encouraged to continue their reading program by
enrolling in Reading Skills RD0752 to gain further skills
that will help them achieve reading fluency that
enables them to interpret and understand the
college-level reading they will encounter in their other
academic subjects.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on placement test.
RD101/102/103 College Reading I,II,III
1-3 credits/term (1-3 lec hrs/wk)
College Reading presents a systematic approach for
improving reading efficiency for those with a 12th grade
and above reading level. Students learn an analytical
method of reading non-fiction material, which can
improve both speed and comprehension.
Prerequisites: Appropriate score on placement test.
ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING
AC2331/2332 Federal and State Income Tax I, II
4 credits/term (4 lec hrs/wk)
Students determine and report federal and state personal
income taxes. Designed to assist established or potential
income tax preparers. Approved by Oregon Department
of Commerce for hours of instruction required to take
preparers' and consultants' exam.
AC2766 Accounting I
4 credits (4 lec, 1 lab hr/wk)
This course prepares a record-keeper for employment
and gives the accounting student a basic understanding
of the accounting field. It provides an introduction to the
accounting cycle for a service enterprise and a retail firm
for a single proprietorship. The course covers mass
processing of transactions using special journals.
AC2767 Accounting II
4 credits (4 lec, 1 lab hr/wk)
Accounting II continues the concepts of Accounting I and
introduces trade accounts and notes, inventories, the
treatment of long-term assets and depreciation, liabilities
and investments, partnership accounting, and accounting
for corporations.
Prerequisite: AC2766 or equivalent with a “C” or better.
AC2772 Intermediate Accounting I
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course offers a comprehensive study of accounting
theory and concepts. Emphasis is on how these
concepts apply to financial accounting. Attention will
also be focused on use of accounting information for
management purposes.
Prerequisite: BA213 with a “C” or better.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 144