Adjust Font Size: Normal Large X-Large

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus

Course Catalog by Subject

TwoStop Home


Select a Subject to display

Subject:


Learning and Academic Skills (LASK) Courses

Academic Unit: Educational Psychology

LASK 1001 - Mastering Skills for College Success
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was OUE 1001 until 06-SEP-22
Practical assistance to students in developing efficient and effective learning and academic performance skills, improving reading speed and comprehension, increasing memorization and test-taking skills, managing test anxiety, identifying academic and career goals, and using advanced technology in university learning. Students identify individual academic strengths and weaknesses and formulate a plan for skill development through individualized learning projects. Addresses student learning styles, attitudes and motivations and their relation to successful academic performance. Class focuses on transition to college, a good option for first year, transfer, international, and returning students.
LASK 1101 - Academic Refresher
(1 cr; Prereq-instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was OUE 1101 until 17-JAN-23
Identifying factors interfering with academic performance, selecting strategies, and establishing a plan to promote academic success. Learning-style, educational goals, life management skills, motivation, attitude. Class intended to support students who are experiencing academic barriers during the first half of the semester.
LASK 1102 - Academic Success
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was OUE 1102 until 06-SEP-22
Assistance in identifying barriers in academic performance and developing plans for effective scholarship. Skill development, performance enhancement. Objectives achieved through didactic instruction, assignments, behavioral monitoring. Course designed for students who are on academic probation, returning from suspension, or have experienced significant academic barriers.

Please report problems with this form to the webmaster.


This software is free and available under the GNU GPL.
© 2000 and later T. W. Shield