Course Descriptions
Courses Offered By This Department
These listings are drawn from the current college catalog. Some courses may not be offered every quarter or may not be available in the foreseeable future. Contact the academic department to find out when a course will be offered.
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EDAC/LS Class Schedule
Important Dates and Deadlines
EDAC Course Descriptions
EDAC 1: Introduction to College and Accommodations
Course Description
Repeatable as needed to meet the Academic Accommodations Plan Title 5, section 56022.
Orientation to college for the first time college student. Includes De Anza academic policies, resources, campus programs and services; transition concerns from high school to post-secondary for students requiring special classroom accommodations related to disabilities; California system of higher education; educational goals and program planning. This course satisfies the college orientation requirement for new students.
EDAC 232T: Work Place Culture
Course Description
Repeatable as needed to meet the Academic Accommodations Plan Title 5, section 56022.
Specifically designed for students with verified intellectual disabilities. It includes identification of the different aspects of workplace culture including employer expectations, professional conduct and attitudes necessary to be successful on a job. Core competency of physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility will be addressed. Individualized instruction and training used to meet the goals identified in the Student Educational Contract.
D232V: Workplace Culture
Course Description
Repeatable as needed to meet the Academic Accommodations Plan Title 5, section 56022.
Specifically designed for students with verified intellectual disabilities. It includes identification of the different aspects of workplace culture including employer expectations, professional conduct and attitudes necessary to be successful on a job. Core competency of physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility will be addressed. Individualized instruction and training used to meet the goals identified in the Student Educational Contract.
EDAC 240: Assistive Technology Access Evaluation
Course Description
Repeatable as needed to meet the Academic Accommodations Plan Title 5, section 56022.
Computer and technology access evaluation for students with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and/or learning disabilities. Appropriate access requirements will be individually determined in order to enable students to utilize computer technology.
EDAC 245: Assistive Technology Access (Windows)
Course Description
Repeatable as needed to meet the Academic Accommodations Plan Title 5, section 56022.
Development of basic skills in the use of computer access technologies to enhance the disabled student's ability to access and use computer technology in the context of word processing and other relevant applications.
EDAC 290X: Assistive Technology Access Practice
Course Description
Repeatable as needed to meet the Academic Accommodations Plan Title 5, section 56022.
Individualized development of skills in the analysis and use of assistive technology in an adapted computer laboratory.
Learning Strategies Course Descriptions
LS 50: Student Success Strategies
Course Description
Optimal learning strategies and accommodative techniques for students with special
learning needs. Evaluate and apply successful learning tools in areas such as time
management, goal setting, memory, processing information, test taking strategies and
learning styles.
LS 207: Educational Diagnostic Center (EDC) Introductory Writing and Grammar Skills
Course Description
Basic writing and editing skills for students with specialized learning needs preparing
for college level writing activities. Engage in diverse writing formats including
structured paragraphs on a variety of topics using compensatory written learning strategies.
Practice parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph
development.
LS 211: Algebra Skills 1
Course Description
A transitional class for students with special learning needs. The course is designed
to improve skills in mathematics by addressing areas of difficulty common to students
with disabilities in mathematics. The course moves at a slower pace with small group
instruction. This class also includes alternative learning strategies for mastering
algebraic concepts.