Academic Achievement Programs Fall 07 Courses

Fall 2007 Courses start the week of September 10th

• Introduction to Research – SSS-Sec.#5

This course introduces students to undergraduate research. As part of this process, the course strives to build research confidence, involve students in discussions, readings, exercises, and peer presentations. Students will also develop an academic research proposal.

ED 98/027 CCN# 23680 & ED 198/37 CCN# 24001

2 units P/NP, Wednesdays 2:00-4PM, Facilitator: Javane Strong, 2515 Channing Way           

Academic Strategies-Sec.#2

Students will attend skill development workshops that will strengthen academic skills. In class, they will receive academic evaluation, general advising, course planning and introduce campus support services and resources.  This is an orientation seminar for incoming SSS Scholars Academy students.

ED 98/026 CCN# 23671        
1 unit P/NP, Tuesdays 11:00-12:00PM, Facilitator: Michelle Samuel, 2515 Channing Way
ED 98/031 CCN# 23992                                                                             
1 unit P/NP, Wednesdays 10:00-11:00PM, Facilitator: Michelle Samuel, 2515 Channing Way

George A. Miller Scholars Seminar-Section(s)#4&38

Miller Scholars develop research and community service projects, present their academic work, and develop leadership and communication skills.

’07 Miller Scholars: ED 198/003, CCN#24100          
1-2 units P/NP, Tuesdays 6:00-7:30PM, Facilitator: Portia Harris, 2515 Channing Way           
’06 Miller Scholars: ED 198/002 CCN# 23998                                                        
1- 2 units P/NP, Alternate Fridays 3:00-4:30PM, Facilitator: Portia Harris, 2515 Channing Way

Career and Graduate School Exploration and Preparation/G.R.E-Section #9

This course provides the steps leading to successful graduate school admissions. It is a seminar for second semester junior and first semester senior students who plan to apply to graduate and professional programs.

ED 198/042 CCN# 24013 SSS & McNair                                                                                      1-2 units P/NP, Thursdays 5:00-8:00PM, Facilitator: Juan Esteva, 2515 Channing Way

Academic Mentoring Workshop-Sec.#3

Students who have upper division class standing will learn to share their academic skills and mentor peers to help them succeed at UC Berkeley. This class is for students who have been Cal for at least one year and want to assist a new SSS student.

ED 198/004 CCN# 23995
1 unit P/NP, Mondays 11:00-12:00PM, Facilitator: Juan Esteva, 2515 Channing Way