Developmental Studies
Non-Course-Based Developmental Studies
Developmental Studies 000 (DEV 000) is a self-paced study program
designed to provide educational support to students who have failed
the reading, writing, or mathematics subtests from one of the assessment
instruments approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board. DEV 000 is a non-credit course and takes place at the UT
Learning Center. The course runs nine weeks during the fall and
spring semesters, and four weeks during each summer session. Students
are required to attend three fifty-minute sessions each week. A
grade of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U) is given based on
the student’s mastery test, assignments and participation.
Basic Mathematics Skill Development: DEV 000M
DEV 000M is designed to provide students with the math skills necessary
to succeed in future college-level mathematics courses. The program
consists of five levels: fundamental math, algebra 1, algebra 2,
geometry and problem solving. Students work in two of these areas
during the nine-week course. Students are expected to complete weekly
assignments and will be given a mastery test in one of their areas
of study.
Basic Reading Skill Development: DEV 000R
DEV 000R is an independent study course designed to prepare students
for college-level reading assignments. The course consists of an
evaluation using previous test scores and diagnostic test to determine
reading deficiencies. A consultant is assigned to work with each
student throughout the nine-week course. The student will meet
with the consultant once a week for instruction, and will work from
a folder of individualized assignments during each week. Students
have the opportunity to test out of DEV 000R at any time competency
is achieved. A mastery post-test is given at the end of the nine
weeks.
Basic Writing Skill Development: DEV 000W
DEV 000W is an independent study course designed to prepare students
for college-level writing. The course consists of an evaluation
using previous test scores and diagnostic test to determine writing
deficiencies. A consultant is assigned to work with each student
for the nine week course. The student will meet with that
peer counselor once a week for instruction, and will work from a
folder of individualized assignments during each week. Students
have the opportunity to test out of DEV 000W at any time competency
is achieved. A mastery post-test is given at the end of the nine
weeks.
Course-Based Developmental Studies
Basic Math and Algebra Skills Review: DEV 300M
This review course is designed for students who want the structure
of a classroom setting and who do not need extensive remediation.
The course focuses on reviewing the types of problems found on the
mathematics portion of the THEA test, as well as test-taking strategies
and skills.
Developmental Mathematics I: DEV 300M –
fall semester only)
The first of a two-course sequence combines arithmetic skills with
beginning algebra. The arithmetic content includes operations with
whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, ratio and proportions and
percent. The algebra content focuses on variables, straight-line
graphs, setting up and solving word problems, and relating simple
algebraic concepts to geometry.
Developmental Mathematics II: DEV 300M –
spring semester only)
The second of a two-course sequence includes solving linear equations,
solving systems of equations, integers, exponents and scientific
notation, factoring polynomials, rational expressions and equations,
radical expressions, and more geometric problems.
Analytical Reading and Writing: UGS 309
The purpose of this course is to improve strategic reading skills. In addition to information and practice on academic reading, the course includes activities to promote critical thinking. Students engage in a variety of tasks such as discipline specific readings, reflective writing, and group assignments. This is a college-level course and students receive letter grades on a scale from 'A' to 'F'.
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