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

 

Dev 030


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, 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


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

 

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?

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.

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).

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