Waycross College Academics

Learning Support Course Descriptions

Learning Support English (ENGL 0099)
Prerequisites: college placement exam score
Hours: 4
A course designed to teach students to organize and write essays. The student will learn to identify and write introductory paragraphs, developmental paragraphs, and concluding paragraphs within the essay. Levels of generality, effective transition, exact and inclusive language, and organization are emphasized.

Learning Support Mathematics II (MATH 0099)
Prerequisites: High School Algebra or acceptable college placement exam scores
Hours: 4
A course designed to review and/or develop analytical and graphical methods for solving a variety of problem situations in preparation for Mathematical Modeling (Math 1101) or (with a grade of B or better) Pre-calculus (Math 1113). Topics include operations on polynomials, rational, exponential, and radical expressions and solving first degree equations and linear inequalities in one variable, systems of equations in two variables, second degree equations, and simple exponential and radical equations.

Learning Support Reading (READ 0099)
Prerequisites: college placement exam score
Hours: 4
A course designed to meet student needs in reading. The course offers the college student instruction and practice in advancing vocabulary skills, improving comprehension of expository text, and increasing reading rate. Emphasis is given to reading as a process of identifying, interpreting, and evaluating ideas in college-level materials and texts. Additionally, test-taking skills and efficient study techniques are introduced.

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