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DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
Ms. Bein, Program Director and Director of Academic Enrichment
Assistant Professor Bruce
Instructors Laurence, St. Jean
Mission and Goals:
The mission of the Developmental Studies (DEVS) Program is to
respond to the individual differences and special needs of our students
in order to enable them to develop the academic skills and attitudes
necessary to achieve success in the liberal arts curriculum. The
Developmental Studies Program intends to serve the mission of
McMurry University by accomplishing the following goals:
1. insure proper placement of students into courses appropriate
for their skill level;
2. provide pre-college level courses in the areas of
mathematics, reading, and writing;
3. work closely with AEC staff in order to provide tutorial
support for students enrolled in DEVS courses;
4. work closely with other departments to insure that DEVS
curriculum provides students with the skills necessary to
transition into college-level courses.
Program policies:
Students whose academic placement results indicate a need for pre-
college development in math, reading or writing must register for and
continually enroll in the corresponding Developmental Studies (DEVS)
course(s) until it is passed with a grade of "C-" or better. Once students
have met this requirement, they must enroll in the corresponding
academic course(s).
Developmental Studies courses (with the exception of DEVS 1100) do
not satisfy any degree requirements, other than preparation for
college-level courses. They do not count for elective credit and may
not be applied toward total hours in a degree.
Course Descriptions: (DEVS)
0110 Writing Mechanics (1-0) This course covers the basic
principles of grammatical structure, punctuation, and
spelling. Recommended for those needing or desiring more
training in English grammar and usage before taking ENG
1310. Some laboratory time may be required. (Fall, Spring)
0300 Developmental Reading (3-0) Developmental Reading is
designed to help students strengthen deficits in reading
comprehension skills. Various techniques in developing
vocabulary, determining main ideas, increasing reading
speed, and other pertinent topics will be included in this
course. (Fall)
0310 Introduction To Composition (3-0) The study of, and
extensive practice in, process writing with emphasis on the
basic elements of an effective essay, including work on
mechanical skills. Recommended for those needing or
desiring more training before taking ENG 1310. Some
laboratory time may be required. (Fall)
0320 Introductory Algebra (3-0) Elementary algebra including
arithmetic of integers, operations with algebraic expressions,
solving linear equations and linear inequalities, operations
with polynomials, fractions, algebraic fractions, graphing,
systems of linear equations, radicals, and solving quadratic
equations. Recommended for those needing or desiring
more training in basic algebraic concepts before taking
MATH 1311. Some laboratory time may be required. (Fall,
Spring)
0330 Intermediate Algebra (3-0) Intermediate Algebra will
prepare students for College Algebra by introducing
concepts such as factoring, rational expressions, graphing
linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations andinequalities, roots, radicals, quadratic equations, complex
numbers, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Upon
successful completion of DEVS 0330, the student will be
ready to enroll in MATH 1311 or MATH 1399. Some
laboratory time may be required. (Fall, Spring)
1100 Strategies For Learning (3-0) Strategies for Learning is a
practical course designed to assist students in the
acquisition and application of skills and attitudes necessary
to reach their educational goals and to succeed in the
university setting. Some out-of-class academic development
activities may be required. Elective credit. (Fall, Spring)
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