This course surveys effective study skills and methods by contrasting ineffective study habits with techniques that maximize learning and memory. Emphasis is on promoting healthy changes in lifestyle that manage stress, improve health and overall well-being. Techniques to change behavior such as setting goals, managing time, increasing concentration, and controlling procrastination are practiced. Lecture topics include effective listening and note-taking skills, textbook reading, marking and vocabulary systems, memory strategies, and research paper methods using library resources. This course orientates students to transition to college course expectations and procedures. (Formerly GUIDE-095)

This course surveys current health issues. Topics include the latest information on defining health; global and national health issues; mental health; use of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs; nutrition; common infectious and non infectious diseases including risk factors and prevention; human sexuality; and environmental health issues. Primary emphasis is directed to the individual's total emotional, intellectual and social health across the life span. Students are empowered to make intelligent, analytical decsions related to personal and community health. This course meets the Health Education requirement for California Teaching Credentials.