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Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

Interdisciplinary Studies (INDIS)


INDIS 100    Study Skills    1 Unit

Same As: HCD 122
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course covers specific study skills strategies. It provides the opportunity to analyze attitudes toward studying, and current study skill habits. Topics include specific learning styles, strategies for time management, goal setting, note-taking, memory improvement, reading skills, and how to prepare for, and take exams. This course is not open to students who have completed HCD 122.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Read               ARC MAIN Online     31994
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


INDIS 320    Introduction to Tutor Training    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: A grade of "B" or better in the course the student will serve as a tutor.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course is offered in coordination with the American River College Tutorial Services Program. It is designed to train students to become effective tutors.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Read               ARC MAIN Online     19200
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


INDIS 321    Introduction to Group Tutoring    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: A grade of "B" or better in course to be tutored. Faculty recommendation to be a Beacon Learning Assistant or Learning Resource Center group tutor.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is offered in coordination with the Beacon Peer-Assisted Learning Program and the Tutorial Services Program. It is designed to familiarize the Learning Assistant with the role of the tutor and the methods of effective group tutoring. This course emphasizes collaborative, interactive approaches to learning in a group setting.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   A.Badilla            ARC MAIN Online     17460
TBA          TBA               LAB   A.Badilla            ARC MAIN Online     
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


INDIS 400    Teaching Online    1 Unit

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: Working knowledge of Macintosh/PC.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course offers the opportunity to integrate the usage of software, hardware, and Internet tools and their related pedagogies into online teaching. The course will require specific hands-on activities and development of materials using technologies featured within the course. This course will provide a brief overview of how to teach a course online. The course will show how to facilitate a class discussion online, how to create quizzes online, and how to send and receive assignments online.

Schedule: Five Week - Second, Feb 26-Apr 04
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Rogers             ARC MAIN Online     16888
NOTE: The instructor will contact students the week before class begins to set up the online orientation times. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


INDIS 1000    Learning Communities    .5-14 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 12 hours LEC

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Walk the Talk: Nutrition for Health & Fitness
TTh          05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   M.Coordt              TBA TBA             31800
Walk the Talk: Nutrition for Health & Fitness
TTh          06:30PM-07:50PM   LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             31800
Walk the Talk - Nutrition for Health and Fitness (NUTRI 305) and Body Fitness (FITNS 400) (3 units)
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, and ESLW 320; or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to CSUS
Description:
This class presents a study of nutrition and fitness designed to increase an awareness of food, nutrition, and physical activity and their interrelationships. This course will include developing skill in diet selection and food preparation and active participation in a balanced physical fitness program with an emphasis on muscle strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. This course is designed for those interested in general wellness. *Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community; you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.

Walk the Talk: Nutrition for Health & Fitness
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   R.Anderson            TBA TBA             31799
Walk the Talk: Nutrition for Health & Fitness
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   A.Giusti              TBA TBA             31799
Walk the Talk - Nutrition for Health and Fitness (NUTRI 305) and Circuit Weight Training (FITNS 380) (3 units)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: FITNS 380 (Circuit Weight Training) or FITNS 400 (Body Fitness)
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, and ESLW 320; or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to CSUS
Description:
This class presents a study of nutrition and fitness designed to increase an awareness of food, nutrition, and physical activity and their interrelationships. This course will include developing skill in diet selection and food preparation and active participation in a balanced physical fitness program with an emphasis on muscle strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. This course is designed for those interested in general wellness. *Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community; you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.

Puente Project
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   J.Valle               TBA TBA             19314
Puente Project
MW           01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   R.Ramirez             TBA TBA             19314
College Composition (ENGWR 300) and Transfer: Making it Happen (HCD 318)(5 Units)
Learning Community -- "Puente Project "
Description: The mission of the Puente Project is to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who transfer to four-year Colleges and universities. Puente builds a community of motivated college students by providing English writing instruction in a supportive environment. The English composition course features Mexican American/Latino literature; the Human Career Development class helps each student plan their class schedules and navigate the university application process. *Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community; you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.

Reading/Writing Connection
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   P.Fountain            TBA TBA             31525
Reading/Writing Connection
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Hess                TBA TBA             31525
Proficient Writing (ENGWR 102) and Proficient Reading (ENGRD 116) (6 Units)
Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 15 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through assessment process.
Description: This combination class will be team taught by a reading instructor and a writing instructor. Designed for students who desire an integrated approach to college reading and writing. The reading material will be used to generate ideas for writing. See course descriptions for ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116. *Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community; you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.

Reading/Writing Connection
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Fountain            TBA TBA             31526
Reading/Writing Connection
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   J.Hess                TBA TBA             31526
Proficient Writing (ENGWR 102) and Proficient Reading (ENGRD 116) (6 Units)
Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 15 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through assessment process.
Description: This combination class will be team taught by a reading instructor and a writing instructor. Designed for students who desire an integrated approach to college reading and writing. The reading material will be used to generate ideas for writing. See course descriptions for ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116. *Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community; you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.

Reading/Writing Connection
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   L.Arambel             TBA TBA             31528
Reading/Writing Connection
TTh          03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   K.Burchett            TBA TBA             31528
Proficient Writing (ENGWR 102) and Proficient Reading (ENGRD 116) (6 Units)
Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 15 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through assessment process.
Description: This combination class will be team taught by a reading instructor and a writing instructor. Designed for students who desire an integrated approach to college reading and writing. The reading material will be used to generate ideas for writing. See course descriptions for ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116. *Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community; you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.

Reading/Writing Connection
TTh          03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   L.Arambel             TBA TBA             31529
Reading/Writing Connection
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   K.Burchett            TBA TBA             31529
Proficient Writing (ENGWR 102) and Proficient Reading (ENGRD 116) (6 Units)
Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 15 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through assessment process.
Description: This combination class will be team taught by a reading instructor and a writing instructor. Designed for students who desire an integrated approach to college reading and writing. The reading material will be used to generate ideas for writing. See course descriptions for ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116. *Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community; you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

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