Basic Skills (noncredit) (BASK Courses)
BASK 7002A CBET: Community Based English Tutoring
90.0 - 102.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
This multi-level English as a Second Language (ESL) course provides practical applications
for parent involvement in children's learning and school environment. Topics include
home tutoring techniques, creating a home environment conducive to learning, school
content by grade level, and locating and utilizing educational resources through technology
and community services.
BASK 7003 Reading, Writing, and Math
36.0 - 102.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This class is designed to help students improve basic skills in math, reading, and
writing for the purpose of preparing students for high school diploma equivalency
classes, entry into credit classes, or to improve career opportunities.
BASK 7004A Supervised Tutoring
45.0 - 51.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course provides students with class-specific tutorial assistance, study strategies,
self-confidence building strategies, and critical thinking skills necessary for success
in the classroom. Students seeking a greater understanding of course material benefit
from this small-group environment, which is conducive to skill building.
BASK 7005 H.S. Equivalency Exam Preparation
96.0 - 108.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to help students prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam
such as the GED or HISET. Students learn the core knowledge and skills needed to pass
each of the High School Equivalency Tests. The content areas covered will be Language
Arts-Reading/Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Students will also
receive instruction in developing test-taking skills. This course can be applied to
obtain a secondary education/high school equivalency exam preparation certificate
of competency.
BASK 7006 Math Reasoning
96.0 - 108.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to prepare students for the Math portion of the High School
Diploma Equivalency preparation course for GED or HiSET. Students learn math skills
and concepts applied to Real-Life applications and problem-solving strategies.
BASK 7007 Language Arts H.S. Equivalency Exam Prep
16.0 - 34.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to prepare students for the Reasoning Through Language Arts
portion of the High School Equivalency preparation course for GED or HiSET. Students
learn reading, writing skills, and critical thinking to effectively pass the test.
The class is open entry; however, 8th grade reading level or above is recommended.
Students will also learn test-taking strategies.
BASK 7008A Success in College Lab
45.0 - 51.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
This open-entry, open-exit study lab provides high-risk students with general study
skills applicable to specific courses. Students receive tutorial assistance, learn
study strategies, and receive assistance to support credit class academic success.
Although this lab is designed primarily for the student athlete, anyone 18 or over
can attend.
BASK 7009 Social Studies H.S. Equivalency Exam Prep
16.0 - 34.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to prepare students for the Social Studies portion of the
high school diploma equivalency preparation course for GED or HiSET. Students learn
about Civics and Government, U.S. History, Economics, and Geography sections on the
test. Emphasis is placed on learning test- taking strategies and applying thinking
skills to analyze tables, charts, diagrams and text.
BASK 7010 Family Literacy
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Family literacy recognizes adults as a powerful influence on children's academic success
and emphasizes bringing reading and writing into the home and making it a family activity.
This course presents students with the tools and resources needed to enhance literacy
together.
BASK 7011 Basic Math
32.0 - 55.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This basic math course is designed to help students increase their math skills. This
course covers basic functions of arithmetic including whole numbers, multiplication,
fractions, decimals, and percentages. Students will apply operations with numbers
to real world problems and interpret the answers in a real-life context. This course
can be applied to obtain a Basic Skills-Certificate of Competency.
BASK 7012 Basic Reading and Writing
32.0 - 55.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to help students learn the foundation of basic reading and
writing so they may enroll in the language arts section for the High School Equivalency
Exam Preparation course. The course is designed for students who read and write at
grade levels below 8th grade. This course can be applied to obtain a Basic Skills
in Certificate of Competency.
BASK 7013 Computer Skills H.S. Equivalency Test Preparation
16.0 - 34.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to help students become familiar with basic computer skills
needed to answer the different types of questions, editing tools, monitoring and control
tools on the online GED and HiSET tests. Additionally, the students will learn how
to use the TI-XS Scientific calculator for the GED test and the four-function calculator
for the HiSET test. This course can be applied to obtain a secondary education/high
school equivalency exam preparation - certificate of competency.
BASK 7014 Mathematics Lab
64.0 - 72.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
In this open laboratory setting, students receive one-on-one instruction in specific
requested areas and guided practice sessions on varied mathematical topics. This class
is designed as a supplementary lab for students who need additional instructional
assistance to successfully complete any Allan Hancock College mathematics class.
BASK 7015 Reading and Writing Lab
64.0 - 128.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 10.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
In this open laboratory setting, students receive one-on-one instruction in specific
requested areas of reading and writing. The class is designed as a supplementary lab
for students who need additional instructional assistance to successfully complete
any reading or writing assignment for an Allan Hancock College class or for a college
application.
BASK 7016 Science: High School Equivalency Exam Preparation
16.0 - 34.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to prepare students for the Science portion of the High School
Diploma Equivalency preparation course for GED or HiSET. Students learn skills needed
in related texts of Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science. Emphasis
is placed on learning test-taking strategies and applying thinking skills to analyze
tables, charts, diagrams, and text. This course can be applied to obtain a secondary
education/high school equivalency exam preparation - certificate of competency.
BASK 7017 Geometry: High School Diploma Equivalency Exam Preparation
16.0 - 34.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course is designed to help students successfully complete the geometry section
required to pass the High School Equivalency Exam for GED or HiSET.
BASK 7200 Library Skills
4.0 - 6.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Noncredit
This noncredit lab course will teach students how to navigate the academic library,
how to seek out research counsel from librarians and other library staff and how to
evaluate the credibility of information sources. Students will also learn general
library etiquette and library research skills. This course allows access to the open
access digital resources of the library.