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Developmental Mathematics Course Descriptions

The courses in the developmental studies curriculum do not count as credit toward graduation. A student should not expect other institutions to accept this course for transfer credit

MATH 090 – PreAlgebra:

PreAlgebra is a first course in algebra for students with no previous experience with algebra or who have been unsuccessful in attempting a course in Algebra at the secondary school level.  It enhances your logical reasoning and problem solving skills.  This class will help increase your potential for success in college, the job market, and life in general.  Successful completion of PreAlgebra will allow a student to take, “General  Problem Solving”, “Math for Technical Students”, or  “Introduction to Statistics”.  The course will develop methods of solving and graphing linear equations and problems involving real life applications. The objectives of the course are to prepare students for the entry level college math courses. 

MATH 091 – Introductory Algebra:

Introductory Algebra is a first course in algebra for students with no previous experience with algebra or who have been unsuccessful in attempting a course in algebra  at the secondary school level.  Introductory Algebra is a class for students who need to improve their mathematics foundation.  It enhances the logical reasoning and problem solving skills.  This class will help increase your potential for success in college, the job market, and life in general.  General education credits will not be given upon completion of this course.  Successful completion of Introductory Algebra will allow a student to take Intermediate Algebra”, “General  Problem Solving”, “Math for Technical Students”, or  “Introduction to Statistics”.  The course will help students develop methods of solving and graphing linear equations and problems involving real life applications. The objectives of the course are to prepare students for the entry level college math courses. 

MATH 093 – Intermediate Algebra:

Intermediate Algebra is a course for students who need College Algebra for their major and did not score the required Math Act of 20.  The only students in this class should be those who have 19 on the Math ACT, or have already successfully taken Math 091.  Intermediate Algebra is a class for students who need to improve their mathematics foundation.  It enhances your logical reasoning and problem solving skills.  This class will help increase your potential for success in college, the job market, and life in general.  General education credits will not be given upon completion of this course.  Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra will allow a student to take College Algebra.  The course will develop methods of solving and graphing linear equations and problems involving real life applications. The objectives of the course are to prepare students for the entry level college math courses.