Triton College Catalog, 2002-2003

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For more information on the IAI, students should see an
academic advisor or counselor or visit the IAI Web site at
http://www.iTransfer.org.
Foreign Language Options
Many colleges and universities require one or two years
of a foreign language. Students should consult the college or
university to which they plan to transfer.
Students with some foreign language background should
contact the foreign language department at Triton or a counselor
or academic advisor for appropriate placement. Generally,
a student with high school language is placed as follows:
High School 0-2 years = 101 or 102 Triton Foreign Language
High School 2-3 years = 102 or 103 Triton Foreign Language
High School 3-4 years = 103 or 104 Triton Foreign Language
Foreign language placement tests can be taken at the testing
center in the College Center.
Students enrolled in selected foreign language courses
may choose to be graded on either the letter-grade (A through
F) or the Pass/Reschedule system. For details, see the “Academic
Information” section of this catalog. Students who demonstrate
substantial academic progress in a course but attain a
proficiency level below that required for a passing grade may
be assigned the “R” grade (Reschedule). Students must inform
the instructor of the grading option they have chosen before
the fifth week of the semester (and a proportionate time
period for less-than-semester-length classes). Students should
consult with the institution to which they intend to transfer
regarding the transferability of the “P” (Pass) grade.
Student interest in foreign language aptitude for business
professions has resulted in an international business concentration
at Triton. For information, see the International Business
Program description in the “Associate in Science degree”
section of this catalog.
Independent Study
Students enrolled in university transfer programs may
pursue a maximum of four semester hours of independent
study under the supervision of an instructor. Students must
have completed at least 15 semester hours of college credit
before enrolling for independent study. The Independent
Study Proposal form, which includes guidelines, may be
obtained from the dean of Arts and Sciences Office, in the Liberal
Arts Building, Room L-317.
International Study Tours
The Interdisciplinary Studies Department sponsors international
study tours each year.
For more information, contact the Office of the dean of
Arts and Sciences at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3565.
Developmental Education
The Development Education Program at Triton provides
students with a foundation in reading, writing, mathematics
and other basic skills. This foundation significantly increases
opportunities for success at college and in the job market. The
program also seeks to encourage self-appraisal and the determination
of realistic educational goals.
Students enrolled in developmental education are offered
a program of instruction and tutoring. All these services are
provided in a central location on the lower level of the Learning
Resource Center, R-100.
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Instruction is offered in reading and study skills, writing,
arithmetic and algebra. A student enrolling for more than six
credit hours is asked to take Triton College administered
placement tests that determine whether the student places into
these courses.
Upon placement and registration, the students will benefit
from the special features of these courses, including:
reduced class size and separate sections for students studying
English as a Second Language.
RHT 085 College Reading I (primary course)
RHT 086 College Reading II (required on advisement)
RHT 095 College Writing I (primary course)
RHT 096 College Writing II (required on advisement)
MAT 043 Whole Number Operations (arithmetic)
MAT 045 Mathematic Foundations (arithmetic)
MAT 055 Algebra & Geometry I (algebra/geometry)
MAT 085 Algebra & Geometry II (algebra/geometry)
Students earn Triton College credit for each course. These
credits do not transfer and do not count toward graduation.
They do count toward the GPA.