Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 333 RDG - Reading RDG081 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS READING IMPROVEMENT Designed to improve basic reading skills. Includes word recognition, interdisciplinary vocabulary development, recognizing patterns of organization, interpreting inference. Reviews interpreting graphic materials. Emphasis on identifying main ideas and related details. Prerequisites: Appropriate reading placement test score, or grade of "C" or better in RDG071, or permission of Instructor. RDG100 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE READING Emphasis on reading study strategies for any introductory class in any subject area. Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS), how to successfully read course textbooks and assessments, how to navigate information technology and development of academic vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG081 or appropriate reading placement score or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: RDG100 satisfies RDG091 requirement. RDG100 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours. ALSO SEE CRITICAL READING (CRE). REC - Recreation REC120 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS LEISURE AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE Overview of the historical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of play, leisure, and recreation and their role in contemporary society. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human development within different cultures and the contribution play, recreation, and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today's society. Prerequisites: None. REC150AA / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS FIELD EXPERIENCE Practical application of camping and outdoor skills including camping, equipment selection and use, cooking, fire building, camp programs, backpacking, and safety. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: Course may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits. REC150AB / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Camping and outdoor skills including types of camping, equipment selection and use, cooking and fire building, camp programs, backpacking, and safety. Prerequisites: None. REC250 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS RECREATION LEADERSHIP An examination of roles and methods of leadership in leisure services settings.