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Learning, Tutoring, and Academic Technology

Overview

Folsom Lake College's learning, tutoring, and academic technology courses are designed to help students become more effective at solving academic problems across the disciplines. All courses are grounded in practice. Students receive coaching on problem solving and advanced study skills while working on their assigned coursework. These courses feature extensive opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction. Many students find that this collaborative format motivates them to academic success.

Learning, Tutoring, and Academic Technology (LTAT) Courses

LTAT 30 Study Skills for Mathematics

  • Units:0.5
  • Hours:27 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Corequisite:Current enrollment in a Math or Statistics course.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course offers individualized instructional modules designed to improve study strategies appropriate for various Math and/or Statistics classes. A partial list of skills may include the following: principles of learning and retention, active reading and listening, note taking, annotating, discipline-based vocabulary, paraphrasing, test preparation, test taking, and problem solving. This course is offered in a flexible TBA format of 27 laboratory hours in order to accommodate the student's schedule. Registration is open through the tenth week of the semester. This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.

LTAT 31 Study Skills for Mathematics II

  • Units:0.5
  • Hours:27 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Corequisite:Current enrollment in a Math or Statistics course.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course offers individualized instructional modules designed to improve study strategies appropriate for various Math and/or Statistics classes. A partial list of skills may include the following: principles of learning and retention, active reading and listening, note taking, annotating, discipline-based vocabulary, paraphrasing, test preparation, test taking, and problem solving. This course is offered in a flexible TBA format of 27 laboratory hours in order to accommodate the student's schedule. Registration is open through the tenth week of the semester. This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.

LTAT 310 Introduction to Individual Peer Tutoring

  • Units:1
  • Hours:18 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the role of the tutor and methods of effective tutoring. This course emphasizes evidence-based, collaborative, interactive approaches to learning.

LTAT 1000 Supervised Tutoring

  • Units:0
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Student must be enrolled in a college credit course and be referred to tutoring by an instructor or counselor.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course offers individualized and/or group tutoring that is designed to assist students to increase their success in college courses. Content will vary depending upon the adjunct course. Attention will be given to discipline specific study skills and utilization of campus resources.

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