Developmental
Mathematics
Course Offerings
Traditional and web-based sections are available for Dev 030 and Dev 031.
Dev 028 |
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
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Dev 030 |
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, web-based, and hybrid-based 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 |
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, web-based,
and hybrid-based
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 |
Did you place into DEV 031 Pre-Algebra?
You have three options:
Traditional, Web, Hybrid
| LAB - L Traditional Classroom Learning |
Web - W Web-Based |
Hybrid
- H Web-Based with Minimal In-Class Work |
| This approach gives you a more directed opportunity with individual and group activities. | All work for this class will be completed by the student (at home, in an open lab, etc). Paper and pencil testing must be completed in the Testing Center by the assigned deadline dates posted on the web site. | Most work for this class will be completed by the student (at home, in an open lab, etc). There is a 1-hour in-class required attendance policy. Paper and pencil testing must be completed in the Testing Center by the assigned deadline dates 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 "W" (Web) sections on schedule of courses. |
Register for "H" (Hybrid) sections on schedule of courses. |
To help you decide - which best describes you?
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Traditional Learning For students who: |
Web For students who: |
Hybrid For students who: |
| have no high school algebra experience. |
have successfully completed an Algebra I course. |
have successfully completed an Algebra I course. |
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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. |
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are math anxious. |
are comfortable with algebra (some anxiety is normal). | are comfortable with algebra (some anxiety is normal). |