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Course Descriptions - MATH (developmental)


Developmental Mathematics Program Go to Dev Math website

Courses

  • MATH 0950 ND - Pre-algebra

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    Whole number, integer, and fraction operations, solving linear equations, exponents, ratio and proportion, and applications (word problems).  The fee for this course includes $102 for the MyMathLab software license for the semester. No textbook is required. The balance of the fee ($19 per credit hour) is for student academic support. Does not count toward graduation.
  • MATH 0970 ND - Pathway to Contemporary Mathematics

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    This course integrates geometry, numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and topics in statistics and functions (linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic) using modeling, problem solving, and critical thinking. Prerequisite: MATH 0950  or Level 2 placement.  This course cannot be transferred.
  • MATH 0990 ND - First Course in Algebra

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    Properties of real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, geometry, ratio and proportion, applications (word problems), graphing, solving linear systems, exponents, scientific notation, polynomials, factoring, and solving quadratic equations.  The fee for this course includes $102 for the MyMathLab software license for the semester. No textbook is required. The balance of the fee ($19 per credit hour) is for student academic support. Prerequisite: MATH 0950  or equivalent Placement Rubric criteria. Does not count toward graduation.
  • MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    Inequalities (including absolute value and systems), systems of equations, applications (word problems), functions (inverse, exponential, and logarithmic), variations, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic equations, parabolas, circles, quadratic formula, formulas, properties and applications of logarithms. The fee for this course includes $102 for the MyMathLab software license for the semester. No textbook is required. The balance of the fee ($19 per credit hour) is for student academic support. Prerequisite: MATH 0990  or equivalent Placement Rubric criteria.