Math Course Descriptions
DSPM 0700 Basic MathematicsCredit Hrs: 3
Topics include fundamental operations and applications with real numbers, percents, power and root expressions, order of operations, algebraic expressions, linear equations, ratios and proportions, percents, area and perimeter, descriptive statistics, statistical graphs, units of measure. This course does not meet any degree requirement.
DSPM 0800 Elementary AlgebraCredit Hrs: 3
An introduction or review of elementary algebra. Topics include real numbers, exponents, order of operations, algebraic expressions and equations, solving linear equations and inequalities, absolute value equations, slope, operations on polynomials, factoring, linear inequalities in two variables, radical expressions, real-world applications. This course does not meet any degree requirement.
DSPM 0850 Intermediate AlgebraCredit Hrs: 3
A continuation of developmental algebra. Topics include factoring, operations on rational expressions, graphs, linear models, functions, systems of equations, operations of radical expressions, complex numbers, quadratic equations and graphs. This course does not meet any degree requirement.
DSPM 0891 Developmental Studies Math ICredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
A student needing to master competencies included in any Module 1 through 12 will register for DSPM 0891. The student is expected to complete a minimum of four modules in order to earn a passing grade in this course except if the student needs less than four modules.
DSPM 0892 Developmental Studies Math IICredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: DSPM 0891
Co-Req: None
A continuation of DSPM 0891.
DSPM 0893 Developmental Studies Math IIICredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: DSPM 0892
Co-Req: None
A continuation of DSPM 0892.
DSPM 0899 DSPM Selected ModulesCredit Hrs: 1-2
This class requires the permission of the DSP Director for enrollment. Open only in special circumstances to students requiring fewer than three DSPM modules. Contact the DSP Director at 731.424.3520 ext. 324.
