Course Descriptions

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.

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. Co-enrollment in READ0090 is required. (Credit for this course in not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.) Prerequisite: TOEFL score of 500-549

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.) Prerequisites: ENGL 0090 or TOEFL score of 550-599.

ENGL 0097 Developmental English I (3-0-3)

ENGL 0097 provides instruction in writing sentences, composing paragraphs, and editing compositions. 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.) Prerequisites: English CPE score of 62-71

ENGL 0099 Developmental English II (3-0-3)

ENGL 0099 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.) Prerequisites: ENGL 0097 or English CPE score of 72-77.

MATH 0075 Pre-College Algebra (3-0-3)

This course is designed for students who qualify to enroll in MATH 1111 or MATH 1101, but who are unprepared for college level mathematics. Topics include the real number system, calculator skills, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, linear and quadratic equations, word problems, and graphing. Credit for this course does not apply to any degree program or transfer to other institutions. Normally offered every semester.

MATH 0096 Developmental Math I (4-0-4)

MATH 0096 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: Math CPE score of 59-65.

MATH 0097 Developmental Math II (3-0-3)

MATH 0097 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: Math CPE score of 66-74.

MATH 0099 Developmental Math III (3-0-3)

MATH 0099 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.) Prerequisites: MATH 0096/0097 or Math CPE score of 75-82.

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. Co-enrollment in ENGL 0090 is required. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.) Prerequisite: TOEFL Score of 500 - 549.

READ 0091 Developmental Reading ESL II (3-0-3)

Designed for the non-native speaker of English, this course is a diagnostic and prescriptive reading course designed to meet the linguistic needs of the ESL student. Emphasis is on vocabulary development and literal and critical reading skills. Supervised multi-media activities geared toward the individual linguistic needs of the student are included. Co-enrollment in ENGL 0091 is required. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.) Prerequisites: ENGL 0090 and READ 0090 or TOEFL Score of 550-599.

READ 0097 Developmental Reading 1 (3-0-3)

READ 0097 is a basic reading course designed to meet the needs of students with deficiencies in reading skills. Emphasis is on the fundamental reading skills necessary to improve general reading comprehension. (Credit for this course is not applicable to degree programs and is not transferable to other institutions.) Prerequisite: Reading CPE score of 62-72.

READ 0099 Developmental Reading II (3-0-3)

READ 0099 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.) Prerequisites: READ 0097 or Reading CPE score 73-76.