Department of Mathematics

Developmental and Stretch Mathematics Sequence

Catalog Course Descriptions

DVMT 101 DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS (4)
A review of elementary and intermediate algebra including equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, functions, polynomials and factoring, radicals, exponents and quadratic functions. Placement based on competency test scores. No credit toward graduation. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: departmental placement.
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MATH 102 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3)
Intended primarily for students who will use algebraic skills in future mathematics courses. Topics include: factoring of polynomials, rational expressions and equations, graphs, relations and functions, radicals and exponents, and quadratic equations. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: qualifying score on placement test or DVMT 101.
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MATH 103 TRANSITION TO MATH IDEAS (3)
This course has two parts. Part one is MATH 102 and part two is MATH 105. Successful completion of part one is required for entry into part two. Open only to students in the developmental math program. Not open to students who have completed MATH 102. Prerequisite: competency test score or DVMT 101.
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MATH 109 TRANSITION TO ALGEBRA FOR APPLICATIONS (3)
Intended primarily for students in business, economics, psychology and the social sciences. This course has two parts. Part one is MATH 102 and part two is MATH 111. Successful completion of part one is required for entry into part two. Open only to students in the developmental math program. Not open to students who have completed MATH 102. Prerequisite: competency test score or DVMT 101.
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