Utah Skills Center North Utah Skills Center North Science BE040. General Science—Designed to serve students who need to learn or review basic scientific facts and ideas that are normally covered in a general science course. (1-9) BE042. GED Science—A general course covering biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. The purpose of the course is to help the student interpret the natural science section of the GED test. (1-9) Mathematics BE050. Basic Mathematics—A comprehensive review of arithmetic. Topics include the fundamental operations of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, areas of plane figures, volume, proportion, operations with signed numbers and equations. (1-9) BE052. Introductory Algebra—Designed for students who have had less than one year of high school algebra or for those who need a review. Manipulation of algebraic expressions, factoring, radicals, solving 1st and 2nd degree equations, and solutions of systems of two linear equations in two variables. (1-9) BE054. GED Math—Covers four basic principles of mathematics: arthmetic, geometry, algebra, and modern mathematics. The course is taught to prepare students to pass the quantitative section of the GED examination. BE056. Mathematics Laboratory—This course affords the students an opportunity to study problems and projects of particular difficulty under the direction and supervision of the mathematics staff. Students may avail themselves of this opportunity voluntarily or may be referred to the laboratory by an instructor. Family Life BE060. Family Life—Oriented to meet the needs of the adult in the minority and lower economic settings. The course will cover: nutrition, home management and budgeting, consumer education, self-concepts and personal relationships, clothing and textiles, hygiene, child development, and health. The class will be programmed to instruct students in applying information to their own family situations. (1-9) Occupational Crafts and Enrichment BE070. Arts and Crafts—Organized to give individuals an introduction to the therapy of art and craft-making. (1-9) BE072. Drapery Construction—Designed to acquaint students with the occupation of drapery construction. Included in the course is the teaching of particular skills such as the lining of drapes, valances and cafe curtains. (1-9) BE080. Listening to Music—Designed to introduce the students to the world of music. Provides a background from classical to hard rock for the students' enjoyment and appreciation. (1-9) AREA OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Penny Nicholson, Supervisor The English as a second language (ESL) program was designed to teach English to non-English speaking people in order that they may obtain gainful employment. The individuals are first taught enough English to survive in their environment. They then select a vocation that is compatible with their own abilities. Their English is further developed toward those vocations. Upon reaching adequate levels of fluency and becoming functional in reading and writing, they are transferred into training in the vocational areas of their choice. The ESL program is divided into two major areas: 1. Survival English—A three month course designed for non-English speaking individuals who have limited English speaking and reading ability. Essentials of the English language are taught to enable individuals to become functional in everyday situations. The course concentrates on the oral approach and gradual introduction of basic reading and writing skills. Individualized learning techniques are used in all classes. 2. Manpower English as a Second Language (MESL)—A continuation of skills taught in Survival English oriented toward an individual's vocation. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are developed to various degrees depending on the needs of the vocation. Special classes are designed for students attending vocational training. All classes utilize individual learning instruction and packets. 418 419