SUNY Orange

Photo: Man with a notebookClasses and Course Descriptions

All classes are held in the lower level of Harriman Hall.

8:00 AM to 10:05 AM

English Department

RDG 070 BJ - Reading & Study Skills 1
Using high-interest novels and short stories, this course is designed to stimulate an interest in reading and to offer an opportunity to improve and strengthen basic reading skills. In addition, the course introduces basic study techniques which help to increase student's potential for academic success. Much of the course is individualized. A grade of Pass (P) indicates that the student is ready for RDG 080. An individually scheduled, weekly lab hour is required. Prerequisite: Placement by the English Department, recommendation of the Admissions Office. *Not applicable to associate degrees, or certificate programs.

RDG 080 BJ - Reading & Study Skills 2
Designed to help students develop the neccessary reading and study skills needed for college-level study. Extensive reading of novels and short stories furthers vocabulary and higher-level comprehension. Study techniques such as note taking, studying a textbook, and exam preparation are also developed. A weekly one hour reading lab is required. Prerequisite: Placement by the English Department, recommendation of the Admissions Office, or successful completion of RDG 070. *Not applicable to associate degrees, or certificate programs.

Mathematics Department AND CAPE

N 7662 OA - Developmental Arithmetic (Non-Credit/Continuing and Prof Educ)
Designed for the student that needs a review of arithmetic including addition, subtraction,multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Prepares student for the SUNY Orange placement assessment.

10:55 AM to 1:00 PM

English Department

WRT 030 BJ - Basic Writing Skills 1
This course is designed to help students develop very basic writing skills through extensive writing practice. By writing simple narrative and descriptive paragraphs, students learn the composing process and begin to control sentence construction, word choice, fluency, spelling of commonly used words, and end punctuation. A grade of Pass (P) indicates that the student is ready for Basic Writing Skills 2. An individually scheduled, weekly lab hour is required in the Writing Center. Prerequisite: Placement by the English Department. *Not applicable to associate degrees, or certificate programs

WRT 040 BG - Basic Writing Skills 2
In this course, students develop the writing skills required to begin college-level composition. Students learn control and development of the paragraph. They review the composing process, as well as word and sentence skills. Students also develop some control of internal punctuation, modifiers, and sentence variety. A grade of Pass (P) indicates that the student is ready for Freshman English I. Prerequisite: Placement by the English department or successful completion of WRT 030. *Not applicable to associate degrees, or certificate programs.

Eileen Burke
Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services
(845) 341-4520
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Janet Speranza
Academic Advisor/Retention Specialist
(845) 341-4070
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SUNY Orange Summer Institute
Library/Learning Assistance Center
115 South Street
Middletown, NY 10940