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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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