INTERDISCIPLINARY
DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (930)
The Developmental Studies Unit consists of courses in Mathematics,
English, Study/Academic Survival Skills, and Reading. The courses are
designed to assist incoming students with the skills necessary for success
at the university. The courses are small in size, offer individualized
attention and provide additional assistance from in-class tutors and/or
the Learning Center.
930-050 STUDY/ACADEMIC SURVIVAL SKILLS 3 cr
Examination of effective learning strategies and study behaviors and their
application. Emphasis is upon developing a recognition of necessary
academic survival skills, their application on an individual basis, and
establishing a repertoire of metacognitive techniques. This course does
not count toward the 120 hours required for graduation.
930-060 DEVELOPMENTAL READING 3 cr
The course includes analysis of college-level textbooks and research
articles. The course also includes comprehension and comprehension
monitoring strategies, vocabulary development and efficient reading
strategies. This course does not count toward the 120 hours required for
graduation.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES
680-090 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH 3 cr
A course for students whose reading and writing skills need improvement
through study of basic grammar and rhetoric before they attempt other
English courses. This course does not count toward the 120 credits
required for graduation, nor does it fulfill General Studies requirements,
nor may it be counted toward the English major or minor. It may not be
taken by students who are simultaneously taking or have satisfactorily
completed another English course on this campus.
680-091 BASIC WRITING SKILLS 2 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. A workshop offering
individualized instruction to students in need of improvement in basic
writing skills. This does not count toward the 120 hours required for
graduation. Repeatable.
760-040 PRE-ALGEBRA 3 cr
A course for students who need a review of mathematics or who lack the
computational skills required for Basic Algebra. Topics include
fractions, decimals, ratios, and exponents with emphasis on practical
applications. This course does count toward the semester credit load and
will be computed into the grade point average. It will not be included in
the 120 credits required for graduation. It may be taken for a
conventional grade or on a satisfactory/no credit basis.
Unreq: 760-141
760-041 BEGINNING ALGEBRA 3 cr
A course for those who have a sound background in basic arithmetic, but
who have not been exposed to algebra, or who need to strengthen their
basic algebra skills. Topics include properties of the real numbers,
linear equations, linear inequalities, exponents, polynomials, rational
expressions, the straight line, and systems of linear equations. The
course counts towards the semester credit load and will be computed into
the grade point average. It will not, however, be included in the credits
necessary for graduation. It may be taken for a conventional grade or on
a satisfactory/no credit basis.
Prereq: 760-040 or equivalent demonstration of capability. Students
cannot receive credit for 760-041 if they have been waived from the
Mathematics Proficiency Requirement.
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