I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Study Skills I

2. Course Prefix & Number:
OSKL 1162

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lecture Hours: 0

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

Students learn skills related to manage their time and improve organizational skills at the worksite and in the community. Skills taught include time management, personal planner usage, and using task lists. Students also work in groups with a tutor to clarify assignments given in other OSP courses.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

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)	Program Type
Occupational Skills	Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Use a personal planner effectively
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals	work in a group on assignments and class projects

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

Expected Outcome	MnTC Goal Area
Use a personal planner
Complete homework and turn in on time
Use computer skills
Advocate for themselves
Use time management techniques

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

A.  Planner Use

Buying a planner  Recording assignments  Recording personal and community events

B.  Time Management

Prioritizing  Organizing a schedule that works  Personal responsibilities

C .  Student Success

Getting homework done on time  Advocacy Good time management skills