ASP 021. Workshop for Students Enrolled in MATH 121. 2 hours.

A workshop where smaller groups of students work together with the instructor to enhance their problem-solving skills by solving additional problems both similar to, as well as more challenging than, the ones given in MATH 121. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Corequisites: Requires concurrent registration in MATH 121.

ASP 060. Resources and Strategies for College Success. 3 hours.

Learn study strategies such as time management, studying for and taking tests, critical reading, and critical thinking. Connect to key campus resources that are designed to help students succeed. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit.

ASP 061. Introduction to Positive Psychology. 1 hour.

Student coaches and mentors will study theory in positive psychology, as it relates to the coaching practice. Topics such as motivation, behavioral change, decision making, and communication will be covered. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Field work required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Course will take place on Part-of-Term B (second part) of the Fall semester. No graduation credit. Prerequisite(s): Students must be pre-approved to register for the course. Students must be working as a coach or mentor in an approved UIC program.

ASP 080. Workshop for Students Enrolled in MATH 180. 2 hours.

A workshop where smaller groups of students work together with the instructor to enhance their problem-solving skills by solving additional problems both similar to, as well as more challenging than, the ones given in MATH 180. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Corequisites: Requires concurrent registration in MATH 180.

ASP 081. Workshop for Students Enrolled in MATH 181. 2 hours.

A workshop where smaller groups of students work together with the instructor to enhance their problem-solving skills by solving additional problems both similar to, as well as more challenging than, the ones given in MATH 181. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit. Requires concurrent registration in MATH 181.

ASP 084. Research Poster and Presentation Workshop for LARES Students. 3 hours.

Working with a faculty mentor, students conduct research related to the Latino community and present their findings at a pre-selected conference. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Extensive computer use required. Restricted to students in the Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services Program.

ASP 085. Boosting Academic Strategies for Success. 2 hours.

Designed to support students who wish to enhance their academic success in and out the classroom. This intensive support program equips students with critical strategies and tools to maximize their learning experience at UIC. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit.

ASP 090. Critical Strategies for Reading and Writing Success. 2 hours.

Critical reading and thinking strategies for comprehending, writing about, and learning textbook material representing different academic disciplines. Instruction in writing summaries and syntheses of readings included. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit.

ASP 092. Vocabulary Enrichment. 2 hours.

Strategies for increasing the number of words students understand in their reading/ listening and use in their speaking/writing. Techniques for learning unfamiliar technical terms in textbooks. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit. Meets 8 weeks of the semester.

ASP 095. Academic and Professional Writing. 2 hours.

Academic and professional writing principles and their application are introduced and practiced. Practice in writing resumes, business and professional correspondence, reports, and theses. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit.

ASP 096. Independent Study. 0-3 hours.

For those who wish to supplement regular courses or undertake individual study projects. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department.