Dev 028

Dev 028 Syllabus

DEV 028 Algebra Foundations (A,W,SP,SU) 3 credits

This course is designed for students who need special assistance to re-enter DEV 031, Pre-Algebra. The course is structured to develop students’ critical thinking and problem solving in relation to basic algebra concepts. Methods of instruction will include collaborative activities, lecture, and writing activities involving terminology, simplifying expressions, solving equations, and signed number operations. In order to re-enter DEV 031, a C” or higher in DEV 028 is required. The course is not open to

students with credit for DEV 031 or higher ..

Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours

Lab Fee: $3.00

Dev 030

Dev 030 Syllabus

Dev 030W Syllabus

DEV 030 Basic Mathematics (A,W,SP,SU) 5 credits

Basic Mathematics offers a review of arithmetic concepts including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, proportions, formulas and data interpretation. The course is structured to develop students’ critical thinking, problem solving, math and study skills through collaborative activities, writing assignments, real-life applications, and the use of

modern technology in the classroom. Traditional and web-based mastery sections are available.

This mastery learning course is not open to students with credit for DEV 031, MATH 101, MATH 102 or higher.

Prerequisite: By placement exam.

Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours

Lab fee: $6.00

Dev 031

Dev 031 Syllabus

Dev 031C Syllabus

Dev 031W Syllabus

DEV 031 Pre-Algebra (A,W,SP,SU) 5credits

Pre-Algebra is designed for students who have no experience with algebra and for those who need to strengthen their abilities to work with algebraic mathematics. Topics include simplifying algebraic expressions, solving equations, working with exponents, formulas, signed number operations, monomial operations, and application problems. This course will help to develop students’ algebra and study skills and help them to perform successfully in MATH 101, MATH 102, and in the workplace. Traditional, computer-mediated, and web- based mastery sections are available.

This course is not open to students with credit for MATH 101, MATH 102 or higher.

Prerequisite: By placement exam or “C or higher in DEV 030.

Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours

Lab fee: $6.00

• This approach gives you a more directed opportunity with individual and group activities.

• This is a multimedia learning environment, blending the traditional college classroom experience with computer-based instruction.

• There is one scheduled class orientation. All work for this class will be completed by the student (at home, in an open lab, etc). Testing must be completed by the assigned deadline date posted on the web site.

• Re-testing opportunities are available if you earn less than 82% on a test (final exam excluded).

• Re-testing opportunities are available if you earn less than 82% on a test (final exam excluded).

• Re-testing opportunities are available if you earn less than 82% on a test (final exam excluded).

• Register for "L" (LAB) sections on schedule of courses.

• Register for "C" (COMPUTER) sections on schedule of courses.

• Register for "W" (Web) sections on schedule of courses.

• have no high school algebra experience.

• have successfully completed an Algebra I course.

• have successfully completed an Algebra I course.

• had algebra over five years ago and are concerned about recalling the necessary skills to be successful in algebra.

• had algebra in the last five years and need a comprehensive review of algebra.

• had algebra in the last five years and need a comprehensive review of algebra.

• are math anxious.

• are comfortable with algebra (some anxiety is normal).

• are comfortable with algebra (some anxiety is normal).