COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: TRANSFER COURSE DISCIPLINES
SECTION I - CC: ORIENTATION DEGREE (ORI)
TRANSFER CODE DESIGNATIONS
CODE A = AGSC approved transfer courses in Areas I-IV that are common to all institutions.
CODE B = Area V courses that are deemed appropriate to the degree and pre-major requirements of individual
students.
CODE C = Potential Area V transfer courses that are subject to approval by respective receiving institutions.
Updated
09-16-14
Date
16/09/14
Course #
ORI 110
10/09/13
10/09/13
5/04/09
ORI 108
ORI 109
ORI 107
Summary of Changes
Course Title
Change
Freshman Seminar
Course added at the request of Wallace
State (Hanceville)
Orientation (Master Student) Course Added at the request of MMI
Orientation (Master Student) Course Added at the request of MMI
Student Survival Skills
Course Added
Comments:
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ORI
101
ORIENTATION TO
COLLEGE
1-2
1-2
0
0
0
0
1-2
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course aids new students in their transition to the institution; exposes new students to the broad educational
opportunities of the institution; and integrates new students into the life of the institution.
DPT.
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"THEORY"
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ORI
103
ORIENTATION (MASTER
STUDENT)
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course helps students develop practical knowledge and skills toward a successful college experience, both
academically and personally. Topics include: time, reading, memory, notes, tests, diversity, thinking, writing,
relationships, health, and career planning.
DPT.
CRS.
"THEORY"
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COURSE TITLE
ORI
104
WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT AND
ADVISEMENT
"EXPERIMENTAL
LAB"
"PRACTICAL
APPLICATION"
CREDIT WEEKLY CREDIT WEEKLY CREDIT WEEKLY
HOURS CONTACT HOURS CONTACT HOURS CONTACT
HOURS
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1
1
0
0
0
0
COURSE
CREDIT
HOURS
1
Added 06-25-01
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course provides entering students with an introduction to the ACT WorkKeys System. Students will complete
WorkKeys assessments in the areas of Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information.
Upon completion, students will be advised of their performance on the assessments and of the methods available to
improve their individual performance levels.
DPT.
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ORI
105
ORIENTATION AND STUDENT
SUCCESS
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
Added 5-21-07
Code - C
PREREQUISITE: None
This course is designed to orient students to the college experience by providing them with tools needed for
academic and personal success. Topics include: developing an internal focus of control, time management and
organizational skills, critical and creative thinking strategies, personal and professional maturity, and effective study
skills for college and beyond.
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ORI
107
STUDENT SURVIVAL
SKILLS
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Added 5-4-09
Code - C
PREREQUISITE: None
This course is designed to provide students with information to improve their success as students in a college
environment. Specific topics include stress management, time management, goal setting, improving listening and
note taking skills, identification of optimum learning styles, reading skills, study skills, problem solving and
decision making, test taking strategies, and financial management.
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ORI
108
ORIENTATION (MASTER
STUDENT)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course helps students develop practical knowledge and skills toward a successful college experience, both
academically and personally. Topics include: time, reading, memory, notes, tests, diversity, thinking, writing,
relationships, health, and career planning.
DPT.
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"THEORY"
"EXPERIMENTAL
LAB"
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APPLICATION"
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ORI
109
ORIENTATION (MASTER
STUDENT)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course is a continuation of ORI 108. It is designed to help students develop practical knowledge and skills
toward a successful college experience, both academically and personally. Topics include: time, reading, memory,
notes, tests, diversity, thinking, writing, relationships, health, and career planning.
DPT.
CRS.
"THEORY"
"EXPERIMENTAL
LAB"
"PRACTICAL
APPLICATION"
COURSE
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COURSE TITLE
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HOURS
WEEKLY
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ORI
110
FRESHMAN SEMINAR
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Added 9-16-14
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and enhance their technology skills, explore
careers and majors, and develop a personalized program of study that will map out their educational and career goals
through a portfolio. Primary focus will be placed on: Meeting and working with the student’s advisor to develop a
strong plan of study; enhancing their skills in locating and gathering information; engaging in critical thinking
through reflective journals in their portfolio.