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ASUO 1000 Augusta State University Orientation (3-0-3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the policies and services of ASU and to provide instruction in the fundamental skills necessary to succeed in college level courses. Topics include study skills, setting goals, self-management, test-taking skills, memory techniques, stress management,
library utilization, and other topics relevant to academic and personal success.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Prerequisite(s): None.
ENGL 0090 Developmental English ESL I (3-0-3)
Designed for the non-native speaker of English, this course provides instruction in the writing process at the sentence and paragraph levels. Course work includes intensive writing practice, analysis of sample compositions, and group and individual assignments. Supervised multi-media activities geared
towards individual linguistic needs are included. (Credit for this course in not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 500-549.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in READ 0090.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 500-549.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in READ 0090.
ENGL 0091 Developmental English ESL II (3-0-3)
Designed for the non-native speaker of English, this course provides instruction in the writing process at the essay level. Course work includes intensive writing practice, analysis of sample compositions, and group and individual assignments. Supervised multi-media activities geared towards individual
linguistic needs are included. Co-enrollment in READ0091 is required. (Credit for this course in not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0090 or TOEFL score of 550-599.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in READ 0091.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0090 or TOEFL score of 550-599.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in READ 0091.
ENGL 0099 Developmental English II (3-0-3)
Provides instruction in writing and editing essays. Course work includes intensive writing practice, analyses of sample compositions, and group and individual assignments. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): English COMPASS score of 39-77.
Prerequisite(s): English COMPASS score of 39-77.
MATH 0096 Developmental Math I (4-0-4)
Provides instruction in basic mathematics and introductory algebra. Course work includes basic arithmetic, operations with real numbers, exponents, equations, polynomials, factoring, graphs, and problem solving. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not
transferable to other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): Math COMPASS score of 00-20.
Prerequisite(s): Math COMPASS score of 00-20.
MATH 0097 Developmental Math II (3-0-3)
Provides instruction in introductory algebra. Course work includes operations with real numbers, exponents, equations, operations with polynomials, factoring, graphs, and problem solving. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other
institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): Math COMPASS score of 21-29.
Prerequisite(s): Math COMPASS score of 21-29.
MATH 0099 Developmental Math III (3-0-3)
Provides instruction in intermediate algebra including real numbers, exponents, equations and inequalities, graphs, polynomials, rational and radical expressions and equations, and problem solving. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to
other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 0096/0097 or Math COMPASS score of 30-41.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 0096/0097 or Math COMPASS score of 30-41.
READ 0090 Developmental Reading ESL I (3-0-3)
Designed for the non-native speaker of English, this course provided instruction in the fundamental reading skills necessary for improved comprehension and general English vocabulary development and acquisition. Supervised multi-media activities geared toward individual linguistic
needs are included. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL Score of 500-549.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in ENGL 0090.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL Score of 500-549.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in ENGL 0090.
READ 0091 Developmental Reading ESL II (3-0-3)
Designed for the non-native speaker of English, this course provided instruction in the fundamental reading skills necessary for improved comprehension and general English vocabulary development and acquisition. Supervised multi-media activities geared toward individual linguistic
needs are included. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL Score of 500-549.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in ENGL 0090.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL Score of 500-549.
Requirement(s): Co-enrollment in ENGL 0090.
READ 0099 Developmental Reading II (3-0-3)
This is a diagnostic and individualized reading course designed to meet the needs of students with deficiencies in reading and study skills. Emphasis is on vocabulary development and literal and critical reading skills. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not
transferable to other institutions.)
Prerequisite(s): Reading COMPASS score of 68-77.
Prerequisite(s): Reading COMPASS score of 68-77.



