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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM (DSP_)
Students must earn
a grade of "C" or better to pass ADP courses. See ADP
policies.
DSPM 0800. Elementary
Algebra. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: DSPM 0700 or satisfactory placement test score. Review of operations
with signed numbers and linear equations/inequalities, graphing and linear systems,
exponents, polynomials, and factoring.
DSPM 0850. Intermediate
Algebra. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: DSPM 0800 or satisfactory placement test score and two high school
algebra credits. Operations on rational and radical expressions/equations; systems
of equations/inequalities; linear, polynomial and exponential functions; matrix
methods (linear systems).
DSPM 0865. Algebra.
Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: No ADP math required or prior completion of ADP math or transfer
credit in college-level, algebra-based mathematics. Algebraic fractions, absolute
value, advanced factoring skills, quadratic equations, systems of equations,
and conic sections and functions.
DSPM 0870.
Elementary/Intermediate Algebra. Lec. 5. Credit 5.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement test score and two high school algebra
credits, ability to self-pace, ability to use computer software with confidence.
Review of operations with signed numbers. Fundamental concepts of algebra
including linear and polynomial functions, rational expressions, radicals, complex
numbers, applications, solutions to systems of equations.
ADPM 0990.
Geometry.--Spring.
Lec. 3. Credit 3.
The basic structure of geometry stressing proficiency in developing formal proofs,
basic constructions, and algebraic methods of solving problems. (This course
may not be taken for credit in any degree program at TTU). Students enrolled
in MATH 0990 to remove a high school deficiency must complete course with a
"C" grade or better.
DSPR 0800. Developmental
Reading. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: DSPR 0700 or satisfactory placement test score. Facilitates higher
level thinking skills and problem solving in reading.
DSPS 0800. Learning
Strategies. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
The learning process, including personal motivation, attitudes supportive of
learning, organizational planning, and techniques for successful academic progress.
DSPW 0800. Developmental
Writing. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: DSPW 0700 or satisfactory placement test score. The process of
writing, including vocabulary and diction, organization, style, revision, and
audience. Emphasis will be placed upon generating paragraphs and essays, and
the process of literary analysis.
DSPW 0850. Writing.
Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: No ADP writing required or prior completion of ADP writing or
transfer credit in college-level English composition. The process of writing,
including vocabulary and diction, organization, style, revision, and audience.
Emphasis will be placed upon generating paragraphs and essays, and the process
of literary analysis.
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