SMART Start Workshops
Spring Semester 2024
All Courses
Succeeding in college is not just about being good at academics. College success also requires good organization and planning. This workshop covers proven strategies for success, including information about time management, study skills, addressing procrastination, and how to use college resources.
ENGL 111, 215, 075, 095
Smart Start for Writing
ENGL111, ENGL215, ENGL075, ENGL095
Tuesday, Jan. 9
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Transitioning to college writing can be a challenge. This workshop provides winning strategies for writing papers that apply to English and to other courses that require writing assignments. Topics include refining your writing process, overcoming writing anxiety, organizing your paper, researching, and citing evidence.
Advanced Math 135, 136, 137, 201, 211 and 212
Smart Start for Advanced math
MATH135, MATH136, MATH137,
MATH201, MATH211, & MATH212
Wednesday, Jan. 10
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
To be successful in more advanced math courses you need to build on a strong foundation. This workshop reviews essential skills students need to succeed. Topics include factoring expressions, solving equations by factoring, linear equations, function notation, function domain, and more.
Health Science APHY101
Smart Start for APHY101
APHY101 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Wednesday, Jan. 10
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Anatomy and physiology are integral parts of the knowledge needed for those interested in working in the medical field. This extensive workshop provides tips and tools for maximizing success. Topics include medical terminology, cell structure and function, and basic chemistry.
SCIN 101, 111, CHEM 101, 105, PHYS 101
Smart Start for Science
SCIN111, CHEM101, CHEM105, & PHYS101
Thursday, Jan. 11
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
This workshop provides students an opportunity to prepare to take various physical science courses. Topics covered include significant figures, metric system, unit conversions, scientific notation, problem-solving techniques, and the periodic table.
Math 123
Quantitative reasoning provides essential skills for understanding and functioning in today's world. Learn techniques to maximize your study time and how to prepare for exams in the best way possible. This workshop provides the essentials you need to start this popular math course the right way.