ALSU 1101U – Foundations for Academic Learning and Success

The purpose of this course is to help students develop learning strategies that build the foundations for academic success. This course is highly participatory, requires self-reflection, and encourages the development of critical thinking, goal setting and self-management skills. Topics include learning styles and methods; goal setting; engaging with faculty and campus resources; communication and cooperative learning; time management, academic reading and note taking; test taking, memory and concentration; and creative problem solving. This course will give students the academic foundations needed to succeed in a university environment.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Note(s): Not for credit in a Commerce or IT program.