1001 Speed Reading on Computer. Prerequisite: ACT subtest reading score of 19 or above or COMPASS subtest reading score of 83 or above. Development of skills needed for improved reading speed and comprehension at the college course level. Course pedagogy is computer-based. This course does not count for major credit in any department. However, the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F, Sp)
1002 Gateway to College Learning. Freshman course introducing topics that include the nature of higher education, library use, time management, essential academic skills (critical reading, writing, listening as well as test taking), campus policies, campus resources, and career education. The course assists students in the transition from high school to college. This course does not count for major credit in any department. However,the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F, Sp)
1012 Phillips Scholars Seminar I. Prerequisite: acceptance to Phillips Scholars Program. Orientation course which emphasizes academic skills, life skills, OU resources, Phillips resources, and internships. Discovery of necessary tools to complete a rigorous course of college study and further career possibilities with Phillips Petroleum. This course does not count for major credit in any department. However, the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F)
1022 Freshman Seminar. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit four hours. Each seminar is developed and taught by an individual faculty member who leads students through an in-depth exploration of a specific intellectual topic. This course does not count for major credit in any department. However, the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F, Sp)
1030 Leadership Practicum. Prerequisite: permission of Freshman Programs Office. May be repeated with change of content and credit hours; maximum credit six hours. Leadership practicum content to include but not limited to campus cultural programming, presentation/public speaking, interviews/resumes, student program budgets, and peer assistant training. This course does not count for major credit in any department. However, the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F, Sp)
2002 Strategies for Success. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Required for University College students the semester they are placed on probation or notice. The course will emphasize study skills, time management, motivation, responsibility, goal setting, and research techniques. (F, Sp)
2012 Phillips Scholars Seminar II: Process Analysis and Quality Tools. Prerequisite: 1012. Basic concepts of flow charting work processes and application of quality management tools to improve work flow, productivity and accountability of work tasks. Discover real life work processes and present findings for improvements.This course does not count for major credit in any department. However, the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F)
3012 Phillips Scholars Seminar III: Developing a Safety, Health, and Environmental Mindset. Prerequisite: 2012. Safety, health, and environmental responsibility as seen from a workplace perspective. Topics include industrial hygiene and toxicology, common standards and procedures, role of audits, risk management, incident investigation, and environmental stewardship. Emphasis on employee ownership of these concepts. This course does not count for major credit in any department. However, the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F)
4012 Phillips Scholars Seminar IV: Preparing for the Workplace. Prerequisite: 3012. Study of the transition from University to office/plant workplace. Topics include leadership and followship, career development, professional etiquette, organizational change, diversity, interpersonal relations and presentation skills. Presentation of research on specific workplace trends. This course does not count for major credit in any department. However, the course may count for elective credit as granted by a department. (F)
Updated: April 6, 2007