Learning Resources
33 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
LRNRE 104 Toolkit for Entrepreneurs and Managers
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Key interdisciplinary tools and perspectives for entrepreneurial and business management success: Business English, History, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems.
LRNRE 211 Computer Access
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Computer Access is recommended for students with disabilities: Enroll through Program and Services for Students with Disabilities, with no prior computer experience necessary. Computer basics for individuals with visual, physical, or learning disabilities including Using adaptive programs as appropriate, and use of screen- reading software to assist in editing and proofreading written work; introductory Internet skills, including e-mail and Canvas, and locating resources on the web; introduction to WORD and PPT.
LRNRE 213A Improving Cognitive Skills
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- .67 - 2.01 hours lecture, 1 - 3 hours lab
Therapeutic course recommended for students with acquired brain injuries and/or learning disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities (DSPS). Course study under this section may be repeated two times for a maximum of 3 units for each semester completed. Labs consist of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) designed for individuals with cognitive impairments. Content focuses on cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and understanding of brain-based learning theory.
LRNRE 213B Improving Cognitive Skills
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- .67 - 2.01 hours lecture, 1 - 3 hours lab
Therapeutic course recommended for students with acquired brain injuries and/or learning disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities (DSPS): Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) designed for individuals with cognitive impairments, part B focuses on: sequential and spatial processing, logical reasoning and strategies for critical thinking and problem solving, and personal goal setting based in creative attainment.
LRNRE 259 Writing Strategies
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 1 - 2 hours lecture
Recommended for students with learning disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities. Designed for students to master techniques and strategies for writing sentences to full essays.
LRNRE 263 Vocational Assessment
- Units
- .5-2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Recommended for students with disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 264 Independent Living Skills
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Recommended for students with disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities.
Recommended for students with disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities. Information on independent living skills: self advocacy, food and nutrition, health care, healthy relationships and sex education, social and leisure activities, traveling independently, and utilizing community resources.
LRNRE 266 Preparing for Employment
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Enrollment through DSPS with or concurrent enrollment in LRNRE 263
Recommended for students with disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities. Vocational Living Skills curriculum for adults with disabilities. Provides practical knowledge about career exploration, interview techniques, preparing a resume, job search strategies, good work habits, grooming, worker responsibilities and employer expectations.
LRNRE 268 Money Management
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Recommended for students with disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities. Vocational Living Skills program for adults with disabilities. Introduction to money management: hands on experience in functional money management skills necessary for independent living.
LRNRE 272 Computer Access Projects
- Units
- .5-2
- Hours
- 1.5 - 6 hours lab
Recommended for students with disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities. Introduction to assistive software: Use of screen-reading, image-enlargement, speech-recognition, scan/read or other software appropriate to the student’s disability; application of assistive software to complete assignments for mainstream courses.
LRNRE 275 Vocational/Living Skills for Adults with Disabilities
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Development of appropriate social and workplace communication skills. Topics covered will include strategies for communicating in interpersonal relationships, workplace and professional communication, and communication skills for self advocacy.
LRNRE 276 Learning Strategies in Algebra and Geometry
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 1 - 2 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Designed for students with learning disabilities enrolled through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities, Room D117.
Recommended for students with learning disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities. Introductory concepts in algebra and geometry for students with learning disabilities: Learning strategies for mastering algebra and geometry based on students' individual learning strengths and weaknesses.
LRNRE 277 Introduction to Mathematical Concepts and Strategies
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Advisory
- Designed for students with learning disabilities enrolled through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities, Room D117.
Recommended for students with learning disabilities. Enroll through Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities. Mastering quantitative concepts and developing problem solving skills in arithmetic: Students will master learning strategies according to an educational plan developed for each student. Course may be repeated as necessary per title 5, section 56029.
LRNRE 279 Communication Strategies
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Addresses advocacy skills that students with developmental disabilities need to live and participate in their community, attend school, travel, and work independently. Development of appropriate social skills for the workplace; personal social effectiveness (assertiveness) in vocational and social settings; appropriate behaviors for cooperative/community building in the workplace, and goal setting/organizational skills.
LRNRE 280 Study Skills
- Units
- .5-3
- Hours
- .5 - 3 hours lecture, 1.5 - 9 hours lab
Systematic approach to understanding principles of learning for all academic disciplines: Effective study techniques to give confidence in coping with the college environment; psychological awareness and self-esteem.
LRNRE 296 Diagnostic Assessment
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Individual assessment of learning strengths and weaknesses to determine eligibility for services as an adult with a learning disability in California community colleges. Completion of ability/cognitive tests including the Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational Battery and/or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and achievement tests including the Woodcock-Johnson, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Wide Range Achievement Test and others. Emphasis on identifying learning strengths and weaknesses that can affect a student in the college setting and strategies to improve success. Intended for students with learning disabilities but open to all students who are capable of benefiting from the instruction offered. For more information, please contact Student Accessibility Services.
LRNRE 501 Supervised Tutoring
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 15 hours lab
Supervised tutoring: Individual or small group tutoring to improve student success in college courses.
LRNRE 502A Tutor Training I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .75 hours lecture, .2 hours lab
Introduction to methods of effective tutoring: Responsibilities, questioning and modeling techniques, learning style and strategies, study skills and strategies, cultural awareness, and tutoring in specific subject areas.
LRNRE 502B Tutor Training II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .75 hours lecture, .2 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- LRNRE 502A
Continued approaches to tutoring: Socratic method, brain dominance concepts, adjusting study methods, cultural awareness and communications, and referring students to campus resources.
LRNRE 502C Tutor Training III
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .75 hours lecture, .2 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- LRNRE 502B
Capstone course in methods of tutoring: The role of learning centers in higher education, affective domain, structuring the learning experience, working with specific student populations, and group tutoring.
LRNRE 503 Writing Support Workshop
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Workshop-based course in strategies for strong writing skills for assignments across the curriculum: grammar and mechanics review, the writing process, understanding assignments, self-editing strategies, revision skills.
LRNRE 504 Technology Support Workshops
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .343 hours lecture
Workshop-based course in technologies commonly used across the curriculum: Peralta email, social media, Course Management Systems, document formatting, TurnItIn.
LRNRE 505 Transition into Community College
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Outreach and orientation for individuals making the transition from adult school and other community-based organizations to community college: Familiarity with resources available on campus; hands-on assistance with application and enrollment; culminates in students completing the new student application process/enrolling in their first community college course.
LRNRE 506 Academic Reading Workshop
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .4 hours lecture
Workshop-based course in strong reading strategies for materials across the curriculum: the reading process, note-taking, vocabulary, building reading capacity.
LRNRE 511 Study Skills Workshops
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .5 hours lecture
Workshop-based course in study skills and strategies for subjects across the curriculum: Note-taking, time management, and goal-setting, managing distractions.
LRNRE 564A Independent Living Skills-Self Advocacy
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Exploration of advocacy skills that students with disabilities need to live and participate in their community, attend school, travel, and work independently. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 564B Independent Living Skills-Health and Nutrition
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Exploration of personal health habits appropriate to the changing needs of adulthood, with a goal of preparing individuals for independent living. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 564C Independent Living Skills-Traveling Independently
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Exploration of advocacy skills that students with disabilities need to live and participate in their community, attend school, travel, and work independently. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 564D Independent Living Skills-Utilizing Community Resources
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Exploration of advocacy skills that students with disabilities need to live and participate in their community, attend school, travel, and work independently. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 564E Independent Living Skills-Healthy Relationships
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Instruction and strategies in the areas of hygiene, sexuality, and appropriate relationships with a goal of preparing individuals for independent living. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 564F Independent Living Skills-Activities of Daily Living
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Instrumental activities of daily living such as planning and preparing meals, managing household responsibilities, communication with others, companionship, and mental health support. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 567A Communication Strategies
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Development of appropriate social and workplace communication skills; strategies for communicating in interpersonal relationships, workplace and professional communication, and communication skills for self advocacy. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.
LRNRE 567B Communication Strategies
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
Vocational/Living Skills for adults with disabilities: Development of appropriate social and workplace communication skills; strategies for communicating in interpersonal relationships, workplace and professional communication, and communication skills for self advocacy. Enroll through Programs and Services for students with disabilities.