Dev 028

Dev 028 Syllabus

Algebra Foundations
 
This course is designed for students who need special assistance in order 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, manipulatives, lecture, and writing activities involving simplifying expressions, solving equations, word problems, and signed number operations. The course is not open to students with credit for DEV 031 or MATH 102. 
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours

Offerred: A, W, SP, SU
3-0-3

Dev 029 Syllabus

Math Foundations

This course is designed for students who need special assistance with basic math in order to reenter DEV 030, Basic Mathematics. This course includes whole number operations, problem-solving strategies, estimation and number sense, Order of Operations, an introduction to fractions and math study skills. DEV 029 is taught through lectures, group activities, tutorial exercises, and small group instruction. This course is not open to students with credit for DEV 030 or higher.

Offerred: A, W, SP, SU
3-0-3

Dev 030

Dev 030 Syllabus

Dev 030C Syllabus

Dev 030W Syllabus

Dev 031

Dev 031
Syllabus

Dev 031C Syllabus

Dev 031W Syllabus

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. Focus on topics in DEV 031 will include simplifying algebraic expressions, working with exponents, formulas, signed number operations, polynomial operations and application problems. This course will help to develop students' algebra and thinking skills and help them to perform successfully in MATH 101 or MATH 102.

Prerequisite: By placement or minimum grade of "C" in DEV 030
Offered: A, W, SP, SU
5-0-5

• 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).