COM 101. Communication Skills 101 Designed for students who require significant instruction in basic reading skills. Students read books focused on a topic selected by the instructor. Classroom activities emphasize strategies for improving reading comprehension and vocabulary. Students are required to complete ten hours of independent study in the Reading and Study Skills Center. A grade of P is the only authorized passing grade for this course. (Offered every semester.) 3 hours,  0 credits Prerequisite: By appropriate placement test score.