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Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Prerequisite or concurrently
Challenge Policy
COUNS 108
Orientation to College
NONE
NONE
NONE
Matriculation Exemption Policy/Form
Advisory NONE
Number of Weeks per term
Lecture Hours per term
Lab Hours per term
*HBA per term
Units
18
6
0
0
.3
Hours per term.
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
N/A
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers an introduction to Contra Costa College and is designed to provide students with information
and a concrete plan for succeeding in college. Topics covered include college policies and procedures,
identifying educational and career goals, strategic use of campus student support services, and educational
planning.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of Contra Costa College policies and procedures as well as related terms
(e.g., units, probation, adding and dropping courses, etc.).
2. Choose course placement in English and math courses as a result of multiple measures, including but not
limited to, assessment results, high school courses, and discussions with counselors.
3. Use the college catalog and schedule effectively as well as develop a schedule for upcoming semesters.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of Contra Costa College certificate of achievement, associate degree, and
transfer programs and requirements.
5. Identify college programs and student support services and how to incorporate them into the college
experience.
6. Follow registration procedures.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
65
% Orientation
a. General college information, certificates and AA/AS degree programs, transfer requirements,
general education, costs and financial aid, academic policies, etc.
b. Student support services (e.g. Skills Center, EOPS, Counseling, etc.).
35
% Educational Planning
a. Interpretation of assessment results and informed decision process.
b. Understanding and use of college catalog and schedule of classes.
c. Time management guidelines.
d. Course selection for upcoming semesters
e. Registration procedures
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Demonstration
Internet/Audio-Visual
Discussion
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Current Contra Costa College Catalog and Schedule of Classes
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
NOTE: To be UC transferable, the text must be dated within the last 5 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the last 5
years must be included.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
.5
.25
0
0
.25
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
70
% Completion of each step of the matriculation process (application, assessment, orientation and
program planning).
30
% Course selections for the upcoming semester(s) based on multiple measures and time management
guidelines.
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
X
Pass / No Pass
Student Choice
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by:
Norma Valdez Jimenez
Date:
04/30/2013
Form Revised 01/13