CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for AAA109 - Advanced Academic Achievement

The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

Course Competencies and Outcomes

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Identify personal strategies for improved academic proficiency.
  2. Develop personal management strategies.
  3. Demonstrate effective collegiate communication skills.
  4. Apply critical and creative thinking.
  5. Demonstrate an awareness of community and diversity.
  6. Create educational and career plans.

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Demonstrate learning strategies. A, C
2 Describe test-taking strategies. A, C
3 Demonstrate cooperative learning. A, C, D
4 Demonstrate the ability to apply technology. A
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Identify, discuss, and implement time management strategies. B, C, D
2 Recognize effective materials organization. B
3 Identify campus and community resources. B
4 Explain strategies for maintaining physical and mental wellness. B, C, D
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Identify oral communication strategies. C
2 Demonstrate written communication strategies. C, D
3 Demonstrate interpersonal communication strategies. C
4 Identify intrapersonal strategies. C
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Apply multiple creative and critical thinking strategies. C, D
2 Employ problem-solving and decision-making strategies. C, D
3 Demonstrate metacognitive awareness. C, D
4 Recognize the development of supportive relationships. E
5 Recognize personal attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs regarding diversity. E
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Discuss the benefits of community and service learning participation. E
2 Develop personal, educational, and career goals. D, F
3 Recognize purposeful action to attain goals. F
4 Develop an academic plan. D, F
5 Investigate career planning resources. F

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
3 15 Weeks - 135 8.5 to 9.5
3 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 135 12.5 to 14.5
3 6 Weeks 2.5x faster 135 21 to 24

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Student Introduction Discussion 10 1%
Homework Assignments (13 @ 25 points each) 325 32.5%
Academic Plan 75 7.5%
Class Discussions (5 @ 25 points each) 125 12.5%
Group Discussions (4 @ 35 points each) 140 14%
Group Project 75 7.5%
Module Quizzes (5 @50 points each) 250 25%
TOTAL 1000 100%

CCCOnline Course Quality Commitment

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