Credit Courses
All-University Courses (ACAD prefix) are designed to help students maximize their academic success at Idaho State University. These courses are recommended for traditional and non-traditional students in all majors and class levels.
All-University Courses span the continuum of learning. Providing first year students a strong foundation for their academic experience. For upper level students, the classes assist the learning process for a broad range of courses.
ACAD 101 College Learning Strategies (1 credit)
This course covers learning strategies and study techniques which promote academic success. Topics include:
- textbook study,
- test preparation,
- memory, and
- time management.
Recommended for new and re-entry students. Fall and Spring terms.
ACAD 102 First Year Seminars (1 credit)
This course offers an extended orientation to the university. Information includes:
- class presenters from various campus support organizations,
- collaborative learning activities, and
- written assignments.
Recommended for new students. Fall and Spring terms.
ACAD 103 College Learning Strategies for Mathematics (1 credit)
This course’s topics include:
- homework strategies,
- reading a math text,
- test preparation and analysis,
- POWER problem solving, and
- conquering math anexiety.
Concurrent registration in a mathematics course is recommended. First eight weeks of Fall and Spring terms.
ACAD 104 Orientation to the University (2 credits)
This course combines content of two courses:
- Study Skills and First Year Seminar.
This course promotes academic success through subjects like:
- university culture,
- learning strategies, and
- study techniques.
Recommended for entering students. Fall and Spring terms.
ACAD 210 Peer Tutor Training (1 credit)
This course is an introduction to individual and small group tutoring with adult students. Emphasis in placed on:
- teaching strategies,
- communication skills,
- ethics,
- learning styles, and
- Graded S/U.
Fall and Spring terms.
ACAD 220 Peer Instruction Seminar (2 credits)
Students who are teaching peers in a Fist Year Seminar class take this seminar. As peer instructors students collaborate with their faculty and staff teaching partners in preparing for and teaching one section of FYS, ACAD 102. ACAD 220 students learn:
- innovative teaching techniques and practical application of teaching,
- mentoring and leadership theories.
Fall term, Thursday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.