The Learning Center

Park Hills Campus

Second Floor

C.H. Cozean Library

Your Place for Individualized Attention

Park Hills Campus Instructors:

Laura J. Long Helbig, Department Chair, Writing Lab Instructor

Greg Branham, Math Lab Instructor, daytime

Ann Blanchfield, Help Desk, daytime

Bill Gillespie, Help Desk, daytime

Gail Dowdy, Help Desk, evenings

Jessica Karraker, Help Desk,evenings

Jennifer Butchart, English instructor,daytime and evenings

Natalya Weir ,Math instructor,daytime and evenings

Hours of Operation
Developmental Classes
Business Courses
English Courses
Math Courses
Medical Terminology
Reading/Study Skills
Math Lab
Writing Lab
Testing

For more information about taking classes or tests in the Learning Center at Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Missouri, see your advisor or contact:

Laura J. Long Helbig, Department Chair

Assistant Professor
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or by appointment
Phone: (573)518-2124
E-mail: lhelbig@MineralArea.edu

PLEASE NOTE:  All tests must be started one hour before closing (see Hours of Operation above) and a valid photo ID, driver's license, school ID, work ID, etc., must be presented to Learning Center personnel in order to take a test.

Developmental Classes, Non-credit Courses
The Learning Center offers the following developmental courses:

• Arithmetic Skills
• Elementary Algebra
• Basic Writing I and II
• Reading improvement
• Vocabulary development
• Study skills
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Medical Terminology

The math, basic writing, reading, vocabulary, and study skills courses are designed to prepare students for college-level courses. Introduction to Accounting and Introduction to Medical Terminology are intended for students who want a broad overview of the subject before enrolling in the college level versions of the courses.

Each module is a one (1) credit hour class, and unless noted otherwise, counts towards a General Studies degree only. Enrollment is by student choice or as determined by a placement test.

Credit Courses 

The Learning Center also offers three one hour courses that will apply towards an AA degree: 

• MAT-100-A, Metric Measurement (1 credit hour)
• ENG-100-A, Writing a Research Paper (1 credit hour)
• ENG-105-A, Use of Library Resources (1 credit hour)

Students work on all of the above courses independently under the guidance of the Learning Center instructors. Regular attendance is required, one hour per week for each one hour course. All courses begin the first week of each new semester. Refer to the appropriate course syllabus for more information, for specific assignments, and for the deadlines for submitting work.

Business Courses
BUS-001-A Introductory Accounting I *
BUS-002-A Introductory Accounting II *

English Courses
Equivalent to ENG-096:
Basic Writing I
ENG-021-A Sentence Skills *
ENG-022-A Parallel Structure in Writing *
ENG-022-A Punctuation and Clarity in Writing *
ENG-021-B Computer Enhanced Sentence Skills *
ENG-022-B Computer Enhanced Parallel Structure in Writing *
ENG-022-B Computer Enhanced Punctuation and Clarity in Writing *

Equivalent to ENG-097:
Basic Writing II
ENG-024-A Basic Principles of Writing *
ENG-025-A Paragraph Development *
ENG-026-A Essay Development *
ENG-024-B Computer Enhanced Basic Principles of Writing *
ENG-025-B Computer Enhanced Paragraph Development *
ENG-026-B Computer Enhanced Essay Development *

ENG-100-A Writing a Research Paper (applies toward an AA degree)

ENG-105-A Use of Library Resources (applies toward an AA degree)

Math Courses
Equivalent to MAT-090:
ARITHMETIC SKILLS
MAT-002-A Arithmetic Skills I *
MAT-003-A Arithmetic Skills II *
MAT-004-A Arithmetic Skills III *
MAT-002-B Computer Enhanced Arithmetic Skills I *
MAT-003-B Computer Enhanced Arithmetic Skills II *
MAT-004-B Computer Enhanced Arithmetic Skills III *

Equivalent to MAT-095:
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
MAT-011-A Elementary Algebra I *
MAT-012-A Elementary Algebra II *
MAT-013-A Elementary Algebra III *
MAT-011-B Computer Enhanced Elementary Algebra I *
MAT-012-B Computer Enhanced Elementary Algebra II *
MAT-013-B Computer Enhanced Elementary Algebra III *

MAT-100-A Metric Measurements (applies toward an AA degree)

Orientation to Medical Terminology
HLT-003-A Medical Terminology I *
HLT-007-A Medical Terminology II *

Reading Skills and Study Skills
ENG-001-A Personalized Reading I *
ENG-002-A Personalized Reading II *
ENG-007-A College Reading *
ENG-008-A Vocabulary Development *
ENG-009-A Study Skills *

*These course apply towards a students Grade Point Average (GPA), but do not meet any requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree

The Math Lab
Instructors in the Math Lab offer personalized assistance to all Mineral Area College students who need help with any aspect of mathematics from Arithmetic Skills through Calculus. In addition, the Math Lab has computer tutorial programs and videos that supplement the instruction.

The Math Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Limited math assistance is available Monday through Thursday evenings.

Call 518-2189 for schedule.

The Writing Lab
Instructors in the Writing Lab are available to any Mineral Area College students who need assistance writing papers. This includes Basic Writing I and II, English Composition classes, and other course writing assignments.

The Writing Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. or by appointment. Limited English assistance is available in the evenings.

Call 518-2124 for schedule.

Testing in the Learning Center
Students enrolled in telecourses and some independent study classes report to the Learning Center to take tests. Students are strongly advised to read the relevent course syllabus and check with their instructor for specific instructions for these classes.

PLEASE NOTE: All tests must be started one hour before closing (see Hours of Operation above) and a valid photo ID ( driver's license, school ID, work ID, etc.) must be presented to Learning Center personnel in order to take a test.

Information is subject to change
October 2009