Ozarks Technical 
Community College

This course will assist students in developing the study skills necessary for success in any mathematics course. Some of the topics include: note taking, reading a math textbook, test taking, and reducing math anxiety. This course is open to any student currently enrolled in any OTC mathematics course. Enrollment in this course is open through the fourth week of the semester.

This course is recommended for the student who needs a review of the computational skills required for entering a MTH 040 course.  The course covers the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, order of operations, an introduction to exponents, addition and subtraction of single- and double-digit integers and signed fractions, the solving of simple equations, translations and applications, and conversions with fractions, decimals, and percents.  Enrollment is open through the fifth week of the semester.

This course provides students an opportunity to review basic English language skills in preparation for college-level courses and employs a functional approach to grammar. Students learn the basics of punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure, and then apply what they have learned to their writing. Students enrolled in 100-level courses who need to review language skills are encouraged to enroll in this course as well. The class meets one time per week for 50 minutes, and additional outside work will be required. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center during the first week of their enrollment. Enrollment is open until midterm, but it is suggested that students enroll by the fourth week of the semester.

The content of this course is the same as ENG 040. This course is recommended for the highly motivated, independent learner whose placement test(s) and English experience indicate the need for only a brief overview of basic English skills. Students review writing basics and develop writing skills through application and practice within the context of single- and multi-paragraph writing assignments. A TLC instructor will assess student progress; however, the student will be expected to complete the assignments with minimal help from an instructor. A score of 70% or higher in the class will meet the prerequisite for TLC 045 or ENG 050. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan. Enrollment is open until midterm.

The content of this course is the same as ENG 050. This course is recommended for the highly motivated, independent learner whose placement test(s) and English experience indicate the need for only a review of the ENG 050 content. English 050 and TLC 045 prepare the student to enter English 101 by focusing on writing skills necessary for college-level writing. This course introduces the thinking, composing, revising, editing and proofreading process and presents the beginning concepts of research and documentation. This course develops writing skills through application and practice within the context of multi-paragraphs, short essays and other writing assignments. This course progresses from multi-paragraph writing assignments to short essays. Students enrolled in TLC 045 must successfully complete the course with a grade of “P” in order to take English 101. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm.

This course is for students who want to improve their vocabulary. It is a self-paced, computer-assisted course that emphasizes learning vocabulary through context. Students will take a pretest and be placed in an appropriate level of study. An instructor assists students in a course of study and will assess students’ progress. Students will work in the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center on a flexible schedule. This course has four levels, and students may re-enroll in the course for advanced work. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center for a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm.

This course will help students develop better reading comprehension skills through lab exercises that include computer assisted and workbook components. Topics covered include understanding the main idea, identifying supporting detail, distinguishing between fact and opinion, drawing inferences and conclusions and other similar topics. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center for a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm.

This course is designed to help improve reading speed while maintaining a high level of comprehension. It is individualized and self-paced. Students work with a computer software program and workbook to improve their reading speed. An instructor assists each student in a course of study and will assess student progress. Students work in the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center on a flexible schedule and should report there for a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm.