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General Studies Course Descriptions

GENS 097 - Algebra Review

This three-hour, non-credit course begins with a review of fractions, then moves quickly to the language of algebra: order of operations, exponents, positive and negative numbers, linear equations, polynomials, and factoring. Credit in this course will not apply to a degree. Students whose math placement scores meet the University's established readiness level for GENS 097 may enroll. Students with math scores below the University's established readiness level for this course may enroll only with the Academic Skills Coordinator's permission.

GENS 098 - Strategies for Writers

This three-hour, non-credit course will provide opportunities to learn and practice strategies for responding to college writing assignments. Students will practice strategies for focusing, organizing, developing, and revising their work, with special attention to learning editing strategies for standard grammar, usage, and expression. The grammar emphasis in this course, will occur in response to student work, which will include journals and teacher assigned writing. Credit in this course will not apply to a degree. Students whose high school GPA and Verbal SAT or English ACT scores meet the University's established readiness level for GENS 098 may enroll.

GENS 099 - Strategies for College Reading

This three-hour, non-credit course includes a strong emphasis on developing awareness and mastering the use of specific reading strategies for improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading efficiency in preparation for the demands of college-level reading. Credit in this course will not apply to a degree. Students whose high school GPA and Verbal SAT or Reading ACT scores meet the University's established readiness level for GENS 099 may enroll.

GENS 151 - Applied Content Reading

This three-hour, elective credit course introduces active and critical reading strategies that will enable the student to learn to predict, connect, question, and evaluate information. Students will develop a repertoire of reading techniques that will be applied to other content areas and will encourage flexibility and efficiency in reading across academic disciplines. Credit in this course will apply to the minimum 124 hours needed for a degree. Students whose high school GPA and Verbal SAT or Reading ACT scores meet the University's established readiness level for GENS 151 may enroll. This course is often recommended as the next step for students who successfully complete GENS 099.

UNIV 101 - Freshman Seminar

This one-hour, elective credit course is an introduction to the University of Southern Indiana and the undergraduate experience with a specific focus on introducing the intellectual, personal, and social aspects of University life. Students will discuss issues of values and behavior in the college setting, discover what resources are available to them, and learn to take responsibility for their own learning. This class is highly interactive and employs a variety of teaching styles.

GENS 105 - College Study Strategies

This one-hour, elective credit course helps students in need of better study skills, assess their current approach to studying and offers suggestions and practice to improve study methods. The course topics include time management, note-taking from lectures and textbooks, preparing for exams, listening, following directions, memory and concentration, test anxiety and organization. GENS 105 is open to all students for elective credit in all degree programs.

GENS 111 - Career Planning

This one-hour, elective credit course is designed to increase self-awareness, familiarize participants with informational resources available to help in career planning, and provide individualized assistance with career decision making. Would benefit any student who is undecided about major or career choice.

GENS 199 - Special Topics in Study Strategies

These one-hour, elective credit courses focus on an intensive study of specialized topics in study strategies. Each course is open to all students and repeatable with a change in course content. Topics may include:
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