University of New England

Developmental Mathematics Courses

While developmental mathematics courses certainly must focus on content and address mathematic deficiencies, faculty work with students to develop other “good-student” skills in order to prepare them for academic success. Attending class regularly, completing assignments thoroughly and on time, being an active learner, taking notes, etc. are all areas of focus. Classes meet two or three times each week and are limited to 20 or 24 students per section but generally, classes are much smaller. Learning Assistance Services faculty use a variety of instructional techniques for students who have had less than positive experiences with math in the past. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the individual tutoring available at the Learning Assistance Center.

LAC 020 - Basic Math & Algebra
Credits: 3.00
The goal of this developmental level course is to develop students' confidence in their mathematical abilities while increasing their competency in using mathematics to solve problems. Enrollment is determined by the mathematics placement test. Topics include properties of real numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, proportions, integers, equations, and data representation. This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Credits count toward full-time enrollment, but do not satisfy core curriculum or graduation requirements. Course grades are computed into students' cumulative grade point averages. Students must achieve a passing grade in Basic Math & Algebra prior to enrollment in Intro Algebra & Problem Solving. LAC 020 is open to matriculated students only. 

College: No College Designated
Division: Developmental Course
Department: Student Support Services

LAC 021 - Intro Algebra &Problem Solving
Credits: 3.00
The goal of this developmental level course is to develop proficiency in using algebra to communicate mathematically and to solve applied problems. Topics include solving equations, applying formulas, graphing, and operations with equalities, polynomials, exponents, and roots. Credits count toward full-time enrollment, but do not satisfy core curriculum or graduation requirements. Course grades are computed into students' cumulative grade point averages. LAC 021 is open to matriculated students only.

College: No College Designated
Division: Developmental Course
Department: Student Support Services
Pre-requisites: Level 2 Math Placement Exam or LAC 020 Minimum Grade: P

LAC 022 - Adv Algebra & Problem Solving
Credits: 3.00
The goal of this developmental course is to develop proficiency in using algebra to communicate mathematically, represent mathematical relationships, and solve applied problems. Topics include functions, exponents, solving and graphing linear and quadratic equations, rational and radical equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. Credits count toward full-time enrollment, but do not satisfy core curriculum or graduation requirements. Course grades are computed into students' cumulative grade point average. LAC 022 is open to matriculated students only.

College: No College Designated
Division: Developmental Course
Department: Student Support Services
Pre-requisites: Level 3 Math Placement Exam or LAC 021 Minimum Grade: D