Summer Link: A College Readiness Program
Summer LinkS: A College Readiness Program
Many students come to college in the fall and find out they aren't quite ready for college-level courses. There is nothing wrong with this....but wouldn't it be GREAT to get many or all of these courses completed before the fall semester starts on August 29th. And, wouldn't it be GREAT to start making connections with fellow students as well as become familiar with the college campus?
This summer, Great Bay Community College (GBCC) is offering a menu of "LinkS" or course bundles to help students increase their skills in math, biology, reading, writing, computers, and study skills. See chart below. How do you decide which Link is right for you?
- Take your placement test in CAPS (Center for Academic Planning & Support). ACCUPLACER Registration Form
- Talk to an advisor in CAPS or the Advising Center about which Link is right for you.
Note that each Link also includes an FYE course; FYE 101: First Year Seminar and FYE 103: Essential Skills for College Success. These courses carry college credit and are required of most programs at GBCC. FYE 101 and 103 will introduce students to college life and college expectations as well as engage students in the activities and exercises that support college success.
| CRN | COURSE | TITLE | DAYS | TIMES | TERM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30088 | MATH090 | Developmental Algebra II | MW | 1:00pm-3:00pm | May 23-Aug 10 | |
| Link #1 | Summer Link "Shops" | W | 3:00pm-4:00pm | May 25-Jun 15 | ||
| 30185 | FYE101 | First Year Seminar | MW | 4:00pm-5:40pm | May 23-Jun 15 | |
| Summer Link "Shops" | W | 12:00pm-1:00pm | May 25-Jun 15 | |||
| Link #2 | 30007 | BIOL041 | Developmental Biology | MW | 1:00pm-3:50pm | May 23-Jul 13 |
| 30185 | FYE101 | First Year Seminar | MW | 4:00pm-5:40pm | May 23-Jun 15 | |
| 30202 | FYE101 | First Year Seminar | W | 8:00am-9:40am | May 25-Jun 15 (H) | |
| Link #3 | 30051 | ENGL097 | Developing College Reading Skills | MW | 10:00am-12:00pm | May 23-Aug 10 |
| Summer Link "Shops" | W | 12:00pm-1:00pm | May 23-June 15 | |||
| Summer Link "Shops" | T | 11:00am-12:00pm | Jun 21-Aug 9 | |||
| Link #4 | 30089 | MATH090 | Developmental Algebra II | TR | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 |
| 30188 | FYE103 | Essential Skills for College Success | TR | 3:15pm-4:45pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 (H) | |
| Summer Link "Shops" | T | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Jun 21-Aug 9 | |||
| Link #5 | 30188 | FYE103 | Essential Skills for College Success | TR | 3:15pm-4:45pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 (H) |
| 30086 | MATH080 | Developmental Algebra I | TR | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 | |
| Summer Link "Shops" | T | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Jun 21-Aug 9 | |||
| Link #6 | 30188 | FYE103 | Essential Skills for College Success | TR | 3:15pm-4:45pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 (H) |
| 30053 | ENGL099 | Developing College Writing Skills II | TR | 5:00pm-8:50pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 | |
| Summer Link "Shops" | T | 11:00am-12:00pm | Jun 21-Aug 9 | |||
| Link #7 | 30089 | MATH090 | Developmental Algebra II | TR | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 |
| 30188 | FYE103 | Essential Skills for College Success | TR | 3:15pm-4:45pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 (H) | |
| 30053 | ENGL099 | Developing College Writing Skills II | TR | 5:00pm-8:50pm | Jun 21-Aug 11 | |
| Summer Link "Shops" | W | 3:00pm-4:00pm | Jun 22-Jul 13 | |||
| Link #8 | 30184 | FYE101 | First Year Seminar | W | 4:00pm-5:40pm | Jun 22-Jul 13 (H) |
| 30030 | CIS012 | Computer Booster | MW | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Jun 20-Jul 13 | |
| 10502 | MATH012 | Mathematics Booster | MWF | 9:00am-11:30am | Aug 15-26 | |
| Link #9* | 10321 | FYE101 | First Year Seminar | MWF | 12:00pm-2:15pm | Aug 15-26 |
| Summer Link "Shops" | W | 2:15pm-3:15pm | Aug 15-24 | |||
| *Considered Fall courses | ||||||
Course Descriptions
BIOL041 Developmental Biology -3-0-3
This course will cover the main points of biology at the high school level. It is meant to replace or supplement a student"s background in biology if those students either never passed high school biology, or if they took the course so long ago as to be unprepared for further study of the life sciences. The course will give an overview of cell biology, the biology of organisms, and the biology of populations. These credits do not count toward graduation requirements.
CIS012 Computer Booster - Non-credit
This course will explore the parts and functions of the Personal Computer and related software. Information and techniques will be approached with hands-on practice sessions, and reinforced by digital and printed documentation. The learner will develop confidence when using the personal computer, knowledge of the basic workings of the device, and basic problem solving techniques associated with the computers usage. Pre-requisite: placement testing.
ENGL097 Developing College Reading Skills - 3-0-3
Students will develop proficiency in the fundamental communication skill of reading. The skills emphasized include recalling detail, identifying main ideas, drawing inferences, thinking critically, increasing reading speed, and expanding vocabulary. Prerequisite: placement testing or a grade of "C" or better in ESL100 or higher. These credits do not count toward graduation requirements.
ENGL099 Developing College Writing II - 4-0-4
This course places the development of composition skills in the context of the reading and writing process. Students will examine a variety of texts for idea development and analysis of the organizational patterns that underlie personal and academic writing. Prerequisite: placement testing or a grade of "C" in either ENGL098 or ESL120 or higher. This course may not be applied to meet Certificate or degree requirements.
FYE101 First Year Seminar - 1-0-1
This course is designed for Great Bay students during their initial year of enrollment. Pulling from "what successful students do," the focus of this course will be on the cultivation of skills and behaviors for both college and career. Course topics include study strategies, college survival, communication, self-awareness, engagement, technology, information literacy and 21st century skills.
FYE103 Essential Skills for College Success - 3-0-3
Similar to FYE101, this course is designed for Great Bay students during their initial year of enrollment. The difference is that FYE103 will allow the student to spend more time exploring and practicing the skills and behaviors necessary for success in college and career. Topics include study strategies, college survival, communication, self-awareness, engagement, technology, information literacy and 21st century skills. FYE103 will fulfill the FYE101 requirement for Great Bay Community College.
MATH012 Mathematics Booster Non-credit
This non-credit course is designed to prepare students for college level math courses. Face-to-face instruction is combined with computerized tutorials to provide individualized instruction for students at various skill levels. MATH012 provides an alternative to developmental course work; enrollment is determined through a conversation with a college advisor. Pre-requisite: placement testing.
MATH080 Developmental Algebra I - 3-0-3
This course is for the student who possesses an adequate background in basic math concepts and skills, but who has never taken an algebra course or who needs a refresher course. Topics covered are operations with signed numbers; algebraic expressions; linear equations/inequalities; exponents; square roots; understanding and manipulating formulas; translating and solving word problems; interpreting/analyzing data, and basic graphing techniques; and applications of all skills. Credits do not count toward graduation requirements. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH070 or placement testing.
MATH090 Developmental Algebra II - 3-0-3
MATH090 is a course meant to be taken by students who are not yet prepared for a course in advanced algebra and trigonometry. The course helps students further develop a knowledge foundation of basic algebraic concepts that are required to solve problems in all programs of study available at The College. The algebra topics offered are signed numbers, polynomial operations, solutions of linear equations and inequalities involving numerical and literal terms, factoring polynomials, word problems, formula manipulation, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations and solution of equations by factoring or the quadratic formula. Credits do not count toward graduation requirements. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 080 or satisfactory placement test scores.
Summer Link "Shops"
Summer Link "Shops" are activities, workshops, and support services that are designed to help students succeed in their summer courses as well as adjust to college life. During the hour listed in each "Link", students my choose from several options. These options will be discussed during the first "Shop" meeting. Summer Link "Shops" will satisfy FYE 101 and FYE 103 Pool of Activities requirements. Students are encouraged to attend the "Shops" within the bundle of courses for which they have registered, but may attend "Shops" that appear in other Links.
Summer LinkS Contact Info
Sarah Bedingfield
Associate VP Academic Services
603-427-7631
sbedingfield@ccsnh.edu
Summer LinkS
Contact Info
Sarah Bedingfield
Associate VP Academic Services
603-427-7631
sbedingfield@ccsnh.edu
