Study Skills: Learning Fundamentals

RHET 1101 & DRDG 0V94

Syllabus Spring 2007
Instructor: Mary Kaye Adams
Email: mkadams@utdallas.edu
Phone: 972-883-6735
Office: MC2.402
Class Rm: MC2.408

Course Description: In this introductory, mentor-based course, students are guided through
developing study skills to improve academic and work performance, based on their learning
styles. They are provided several application opportunities based on self-assessments in
topics such as time management, memory, reading, writing, note taking, critical thinking, test
taking and researching. This developmental course cannot be used for degree credit.

Course Contents: Students will learn about:

• Memory
• Reading
• Time Management
• Study Environments
• Test Taking
• Critical Thinking
• Researching
• Writing
• Campus connections
• Note Taking

Course Objectives: Students will:

• Develop skills that enable life-long learning and make them actively involved in their
own learning.
• Discover their own learning style strengths and weaknesses--the way they process
information and apply it.
• Set up a work/study environment that is conducive to learning.
• Develop techniques for scheduling in order to set and reach long- and short-term goals.
• Develop interpersonal skills for effective written communication.
• Develop study skills that enable them to take effective notes and study for objective,
subjective, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and demonstrate critical thinking for decision making and problem solving.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in evaluating the accuracy and reliability of Internet Web
sites.
• Connect with the UTD Campus
Please be advised that this
syllabus is subject to change.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is taken in every class session and if more than two classes are missed, you will
most likely not earn a passing grade in the course. If you are on academic probation, your
satisfactory completion of this course with at least a C is required to continue in most
programs. Since this course meets only one time each week, every minute of class time is
important, so do NOT be late.
In respect of others, please do not bring food, drink, and/or ringing cell phones into the
classroom.

Class Format:
Introduction of skill or task, application activity, and assignments. After being assigned, all
assignments are due the following class meeting. Except for extreme circumstances, no late
work will be accepted.

Grading:
Grades will be assigned as a result of class participation and completion of assignments. All
assignments and handouts are to be kept in your green/orange notebook. The completion of
your notebook will be a part of your course grade.

The University of Texas at Dallas is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter
of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed
focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to

students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student
responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and in
providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.
Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic
accommodations can be found at www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/hcsvc.html. Please visit the
office of Disability Services in Student Union (1.610) or call at 972.883.2098 to obtain
proper paperwork for this class.