My expectations of english composition 101

What is expect to learn from this English comp 101 class is to be able to develop the skill of writing assignments at a faster pace than in high school. I know that by learning this skill early on will help me throughout my college career. What I'm hoping to learn from the instructor are tips on how to approach different types of writing techniques. I expect that by the time i finish this course I'll be able to write papers, essays and other writing assignments easier and more efficiently.