Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Academic Catalog 2023 - 2024

regularly. However, the student is not required to complete any course assignments such as papers or examinations. The student who audits a course does not receive earned credit for the course or a grade in the course. The instructor may provide informal feedback to the student. The student who audits a course may not change the registration from audit to credit during the semester, except during the formal Drop/Add period. A course audit is typically intended to prepare for another course or as an enrichment course of special interest to the student. Students must obtain written permission to audit a course from the Provost.

DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES

Beacon College offers the following developmental courses: Mathematic Strategies: Computational review and practice prepare students for the demands of college level math through a focus on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, practical applications, and word problems. Student will learn to use a basic scientific calculator to facilitate learning and provide assistive technology. (This course does not satisfy a General Education requirement in Math or elective credit for the associate’s or bachelor’s degree). Accelerated Literacy Integration: This course will focus on critical thinking skills required to read, analyze, and synthesize written information, including the expansion of vocabulary and grammatical/mechanical skills required to successfully negotiate the writing process in preparation for reading and writing at the college level. (This course does not satisfy a General Education requirement in English or elective credit for the associate’s or bachelor’s degree). Process of Placement into Developmental Courses Mathematics – Students are assessed on their first day of math class with an initial assessment in ALEKS. The program determines what percentage of the knowledge of the Mathematics Strategies class has been mastered. The results are analyzed, and the students are either retained in Mathematics Strategies or promoted to General Education Math. Students are monitored during the first week of class to verify that the placements were appropriate. If a reassessment is necessary, the student’s class may be changed between Mathematics Strategies and General Education Math, but the student’s scheduled math class remains at the same class time. After the first week of class, the Registrar is notified of each students assigned math course. Accelerated Literacy Integration – Placement into the Accelerated Literacy Integration is based on a number of factors including parental input, psycho-educational evaluations, courses taken in high school, and through an assessment in ACCUPLACER. GRADING SYSTEM Students are expected to pursue degree requirements in accordance with the following academic grading policies of the College. Definition Grades are issued at the end of each semester. The following grade system is used: Percent Grade Percent Grade Percent Grade Percent Grade 93-100 A 83-86 B 73-76 C 63-66 D 90-92 A- 80-82 B- 70-72 C- 60-62 D- 87-89 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D+ 59-0 F

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