Developmental Programs (DEVP)

DEVP 42  Basic Writing  (4 Units)  
Provides intensive practice in the process of writing, in sentence structure and punctuation, and in correct written expression. Upon successful completion of Basic Writing, the student should be prepared to enter English Composition I (ENGL:111). Writing Lab hours are required. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010:42)
DEVP 50  Basic Mathematics I  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: Placement test. An intensive review of arithmetic and an introduction to the concepts of elementary algebra. Emphasis is placed on developing learning strategies and controlling anxieties. Upon successful completion of Basic Mathematics I, the student should be prepared to enter Basic Mathematics II. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 50)
DEVP 52  Basic Mathematics II  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: DEVP 50 with a grade of C or better or placement test. A brief review of arithmetic and intensive instruction in elementary algebra. Emphasis is placed on developing learning strategies and controlling anxieties. Upon successful completion of Basic Mathematics II, the student should be prepared to enter Elements of Math I (MATH 151); or Fundamentals of Math V (DEVP 85). * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 52)
DEVP 54  Basic Mathematics II Supported  (8 Units)  
Prerequisites: DEVP 50 and approval from Developmental Programs. See Basic Mathematics II (DEVP 52). Double length class period allows supplemental instruction and assistance in beginning algebra. Emphasis on developing learning strategies and controlling anxieties. Upon successful completion of Basic Mathematics II Supported, the student should be prepared to enroll in DEVP 85 or MATH 151 or MATH 161 or STAT 250 or MATH 135. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 54)
DEVP 56  Basic Mathematics II Extended - Part A  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: DEVP 50 and approval from Office of Accessibility. First half of a slower paced two-semester version of Basic Mathematics II (DEVP 52). Introduces elementary algebra, linear equations, polynomials, graphing, slope. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 56)
DEVP 57  Basic Mathematics II Extended - Part B  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: DEVP 56 (Part A). Second half of a slower paced two-semester version of Basic Mathematics II (DEVP 52) covering factoring, rational expressions, radicals, and quadratic equations. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 57)
DEVP 60  College Reading  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: Placement. Designed to strengthen the basic comprehension skills needed for academic work, including recognition of main points and key supporting ideas, inferencing, summarizing, and vocabulary development. Upon satisfactory completion of College Reading, the student should be prepared to enter College Reading and Study Skills (DEVP 62). Lab hours are required. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 60)
DEVP 62  College Reading & Study Skills  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: College Reading (DEVP 60) or placement. Continued practice of comprehension strategies with emphasis on textbook reading, and implementation of effective study strategies such as note-taking, test-taking, and memory techniques. Upon successful completion of College Reading and Study Skills, the student should be prepared to apply reading and study strategies in college classes. Lab hours are required. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 62)
DEVP 64  Applied Study Strategies  (2 Units)  
Corequisite: Selected General Education Courses taken concurrently. Designed to help students apply various study strategies to a specific course, such as psychology, sociology and others. Includes lecture and textbook analysis, memory techniques, and test-taking strategies. Lab hours are required. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 64)
DEVP 71  Developmental Chemistry  (4 Units)  
Prerequisite: DEVP 52 or DEVP 57 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. A mathematics review applied to chemistry and intensive instruction in principles of general chemistry. Emphasis is placed on developing learning strategies and controlling anxieties. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 71)
DEVP 81  Fundamental Mathematics I  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Placement by Academic Advisor. An intensive review of arithmetic with an emphasis on learning strategies and controlling anxieties. Upon successful completion of Fundamental Mathematics I, the student should be prepared to enroll in Fundamental Math II. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 81)
DEVP 82  Fundamental Mathematics II  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Placement by academic advisor or DEVP 81. Upon successful completion of Fundamental Mathematics II, the student should be prepared to enroll in Fundamental Math III. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 82)
DEVP 83  Fundamental Mathematics III  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Placement by academic advisor or DEVP 82. Upon successful completion of Fundamental Mathematics III, the student should be prepared to enroll in Fundamental Math IV. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 83)
DEVP 84  Fundamental Mathematics IV  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Placement by academic advisor or DEVP 83. Upon successful completion of Fundamental Mathematics IV, the student should be prepared to enroll in DEVP 85 or MATH 151 or MATH 161 or STAT 250 or MATH 135. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 84)
DEVP 85  Intermediate Algebra  (3 Units)  
Prerequisites: Placement or successful completion of one of the following: DEVP 52, DEVP 54, DEVP 57, DEVP 84. Introduction in elementary algebra including factoring, functions, graphing, roots and radicals. Upon successful completion of Intermediate Algebra, the student should be prepared to enroll in Algebra for Calculus. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010:85)
DEVP 99  Special Topics: Developmental Programs  (1 Unit)  
Instruction in one or more of the following basic skills: writing, reading, mathematics, and study skills. A combination of these skills may be presented with an overall theme such as 'writing, reading and technology.' See the current Schedule of Classes for course offerings. * * Load hours do not carry academic credit toward a degree program and are not used in probation and dismissal decisions, but do count in computing a student's load for financial aid and student employment. (Formerly 2010: 99)