I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Critical Reasoning Skills I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
OSKL 1144
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
Students learn about decision making and problem solving skills used in the workplace and in their personal life. Topics covered include accessing community services, personal safety and maintenance skills, responding to emergencies and workplace safety, budgeting/consumer skills and citizenship, nutrition and meal preparation.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
OSKL 1144 - Critical Reasoning Skills I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
OSKL 1144 - Critical Reasoning Skills I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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Occupational Skills
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Diploma
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Participate in group presentations on given topics. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
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MnTC Goal Area
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Plan for appropriate meals at home and at work
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Recognize and understand cooking terms
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Be able to use cook books
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Do their laundry
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Develop budget for their personal needs
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Comparative shop for groceries and clothes
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Understand check books and balancing, credit and debit cards
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Use a planner and/or calendar
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Define good relationships, boundaries and conflict
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Be able to identify ways to stay healthy
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Be able to identify appropriate use of 911 calls
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Identify ways to be safe in their apartment and community
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Be able to vote and be able to identify their home legislators
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Understand and locate disability advocacy services
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
A. Moving Out
1. Landlord and Tenant rights
2. Finding a good room mate
3. Washing clothes
4. Recycling
5. Basic House keeping
6. Using a phone book
B. Finances
1. Money needed
2. Balance check book
3. Credit
4. Identity Theft
5. Insurance
C. Time Management
1. Goal setting
2. Planning a day
3. Organizing home
D. Relationships
1. Keys to good relationships
2. Boundaries
3. Resolving conflict
4. Differences between men and women
E. Health
1. Sleep
2. Diet and Exercise
3. Stress
4. Insurance
5. How to know if you are sick
F. Personal Safety
1. Apartment safety
2. When to call 911
3. Safety on campus
G. Government
1. Being a active citizen
2. Voting
3. Knowing your rights
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
A. Kitchen
1. Following a recipe
2. Correct use of utensils and appliances
3. Safety
4. Nutritious meal planning
5. Preparing a nutritious meal for at the work site
6. Reading a recipe
B. Laundry
1. Sorting
2. Reading tags
3. Operating the washing machine and dryer
4. Choosing correct temperatures for water and heat for the dryer
5. Knowledge of different fibers
C. Budgeting
1. Knowledge of income
2. What are expenses- wants vs. needs
3. Balancing checkbooks
4. Planning for expenses