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NOTE:
Students granted an exemption from ACA on the
basis of credits transferred or completed at BCC prior
to Summer 1997 do not earn a credit for ACA 111 or 115.
They must complete the number of credits required in
their programs (e.g., 65 SHC in AA and AS programs).
Thus, students must either substitute another course for
the one credit ACA course (Advisors will submit a
“Course Substitution” form.) or complete ACA 111 or 115.
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ACA 111
or ACA 115
is a required course in all curriculum programs.
Students should take the ACA course in their first
semester at BCC. Advisors should not allow students to
postpone taking the ACA course.
ACA
111,
16 contact hours, generally meets twice a week for one
hour for the first eight weeks of the semester. Friday
and Saturday sections generally meet one hour a week for
16 weeks. Four-week, 4-hour classes and other formats
may be offered.
ACA
115,
32 contact hours, generally meets twice a week for one
hour for 16 weeks. ACA 115 is open to all students.
Those who have had academic problems in high school or
who have been out of school for many years would be well
advised to take the more
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ACA 111 College
Student Success
1-0-0-0-1
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the college’s
physical, academic, and social environment and promotes
the personal development essential for success. Topics
include campus facilities and resources; policies,
procedures, and programs; study skills; and life
management issues such as health, self-esteem,
motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication.
Upon completion, students should be able to function
effectively within the college environment to meet their
educational objectives.
ACA 115 Success &
Study Skills
0-2-0-0-1
Prerequisites: None
This course provides an orientation
to the campus resources and academic skills necessary to
achieve educational objectives. Emphasis is placed on
an exploration of facilities and services, study skills,
library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting,
and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should
be able to manage their learning experiences to
successfully meet educational goals. Students will
obtain both knowledge and skills for effective time
management and study strategies.
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