*ISVC011  Reading Strategies - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This is a preparatory course designed to develop the comprehension skills, critical thinking skills and vocabulary skills necessary for reading college level materials and textbooks. Credits do no apply toward degree requirements. (Prerequisites: Accuplacer Reading score of 38, Sentence Skills score of 42, or completed waiver form)

*ISVC012  Developmental Math - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This course is designed to be a preparatory course for those students with anxiety toward mathematics, gaps in their learning history, or for those students who need a review of basic mathematical operations before taking Algebra I. Math concepts to be reviewed will be: Whole Number Operations, Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Units of Measurement, Signed Numbers, and Introductory Algebra. (Prerequisites: Minimum Accuplacer Score in Arithmetic 34-63 or written permission of instructor)

*ISVC016  Algebra I - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
Students will begin the course with a review of exponents, order of operations, and evaluation of expressions. Next will be graphing, the Cartesian coordinate system and the distance formula. The straight line and various methods of solution of two simultaneous linear equations will be investigated. Linear inequalities will also be solved analytically and graphed. Students will investigate higher order polynomials by learning to factor trinomials, complete the square, and solve quadratic equations. Applications (word problems) will be integrated throughout the course and in particular, the process of solving problems will be stressed. The graphing calculator will be used frequently. (This course does not meet degree requirement.) (Prerequisites: Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 64, Algebra score of 36, Developmental Math or completed waiver form.)

*ISVC030  Introduction to Chemical Principles - 2 Class Hours/2 Credits
This course is a conceptual introduction to the basic principles related to the structure of matter and the nature of chemical reactions. Particular attention will be given to the types of reactions that apply to the health field. Since this course is high school level chemistry course, credits earned will not count towards graduation requirements.

*ISVC050  Directed Study - 1-3 Credits
Directed Study is an independent, student directed course designed to re mediate basic writing, spelling and vocabulary skills. The Directed Study action plan prescribes competencies to be mastered during the course. Each Directed Study course is designed on an individual student basis and a faculty mentor will be assigned to monitor student progress. Directed Study courses may range from 1-3 credits depending on the number of competencies to be mastered and the length of time needed to master them. A variety of resources and instructional methodologies may be used to facilitate the learning process. (Prerequisite: permission of Instructional Services Chair)

*ISVC098  Introduction to College Composition - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
Students taking Introduction to College Composition learn to utilize the steps of the writing process including pre-writing, drafting, revising, and proofreading. To stimulate an interest in writing and the writing process, students are encouraged to write on topics that are personally meaningful. Using both short and full-length writing assignments, students concentrate on finding unity, logical order, and clarity in their writing. In addition, students are re-introduced to many of the fundamental concepts of writing via a review of parts of speech, grammar, mechanics, and proper sentence construction. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on developing sentence variety, eliminating awkward and wordy constructions, and identifying incomplete and incorrectly joined sentences, students taking Introduction to College Composition must receive a grade of C or better to advance to College Composition I. (Co/Prerequisites: Appropriate Accuplacer Reading score of 56 and Sentence Skills score of 42)

*ISVC101  Success Strategies - 1 Class Hour/1 Credit
This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to succeed in a learning environment. Focus will be on assisting the student to develop academic, social, and interpersonal skills. The content will include: communication, organizational and time management skills, learning styles, and study skills strategies. College and community resources, along with issues related to a healthy lifestyle, will also be discussed. A variety of teaching methodologies will be used to facilitate the learning process. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer Reading score of 38 or completed waiver form.)

ISVC110  Service Learning Experience I - 1 Class Hour/1 Credit
This course will engage students in service experiences within the community. Service Learning is the integration of service and learning where each is valued as necessary for the other. It is a way of learning that takes place through and within the performance of meaningful community service. The focus of the service projects will be to facilitate and enhance academic learning. Students will commit to a sustained community service project with the approval of faculty for a minimum of 16 hours for the semester and will participate in reflection seminars that take place bi-weekly throughout the semester. A variety of teaching methodologies will be used to facilitate expression of newlearning. A summative portfolio will be used for students to provide evidence of project success and learning.

ISVC111  Service Learning Experience II - 1 Class Hour/1 Credit
This course will be a continuation of the Service Learning experience for students who have successfully completed ISVC110. This course will allow students to continue to support an established service project and or mentor beginning Service Learning students. The student will commit to a sustained community service or mentoring objective for a minimum of 16 hours over the course of one semester. Students will participate in reflection seminars that will take place throughout the semester. A variety of teaching methodologies will be used to facilitate expression of new learning. A summative portfolio will be used to provide evidence of project success, learning and or leadership experiences.(Prerequisite:ISVC110 or permission of instructor)

* Credits do not count toward graduation requirements.