ENTERING THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY (INT1020-MET only sections)        FALL 2006

Syllabus

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Week 1 (Sept 7):

• Introduction

• perceptions of class

• testing

• syllabus

• PeerNet

• Discussion of what motivates, inspires you, role models, and expectations

For next week:

• complete Bb modules on adjusting to college and policies and procedures

• read catalog section on policies and procedures

Week 2 (Sept 14):

• Convocation and the paper

• Peernet - does everyone have a mentor?

• A discussion of expectations

• Pass out Major Activity forms

• Policies and Procedures at LSC:  | Test your Knowledge |

For next week:

• Convocation paper is due

• Complete module #2 on time management

• Complete module #3 on getting involved

• Complete assignment on $ per class

• Read section in book about note taking and listening

Week 3 (Sept 21):

• turn in convocation paper and $ per class assignment.

• survey hw due date

• comments on time management

• comments on getting involved

• a discussion of the major activity

• completing assignments

• note taking and listening

For next week:

• major activity paper is due

• complete assignment #4 on surviving college

• continue discussion on note taking and listening

• studying and test taking - read chapters in the book

Week 4 (Sept 28):

• attendance

• questions?

• turn in major activity paper

• discussion of major activity and eval form

• Aramark form

• finish discussion on note taking and listening

• how to study effectively and do well on exams

In two weeks:

• continue discussion on how to study effectively and do well on exams

• horizon event paper #1 is due by October 6th.

• complete "fourth week" check in assignment

• complete Bb assignment #5 on health and wellness

Week 5 (Oct 12):

• Attendance

• Questions?

• What does it take to be successful in the Met major????? - Update

• A discussion on studying and test taking

For next week:

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Issues raised in the fourth week check in

Week 6 (Oct 19):

• Attendance

• Questions?

• What does it take to be successful in the Met major????? - Update

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving