Developmental Mathematics Department

Math 0314, Math 0324, Math 0332, Math 0342, Math 0314P, Math 0324P, Math 0332P, Math 0342P, Math 0424P, Math 0432P, and Math 0442P

About the Program

The Houston Community College Developmental Mathematics Program is designed to meet the math needs of students who are not yet prepared to take college level math courses. The program offers developmental math courses that are appropriate for students who are underprepared for college level mathematics and for students who want to improve their mathematics skills before studying college level mathematics. Classes are taught by experienced professional instructors of developmental mathematics who provide a rich learning environment and enhanced student/teacher engagement.

Overview

The Developmental Mathematics Program at Houston Community College consistently strives to improve access to students, ensures the alignment of its curriculum, and provides ongoing professional development for its faculty. Each of these items pertains to the strategic plan of the Developmental Mathematics Department.

Goal

The primary goal for the Developmental Mathematics Program is to prepare students for academic success in their required college level mathematics classes.

Courses Offered

Math 0314 Corequisite for College Algebra covers supporting material for students to be successful in its corresponding college level math corequisite course MATH 1314 College Algebra. Topics include factoring techniques, radicals, algebraic fractions, absolute values, complex numbers, graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, graphing quadratic equations, and an introduction to functions.  3 credits.

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Math 0324 Corequisite for Mathematics for Business covers supporting material students will need to be successful in its corresponding college level math corequisite course Math 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences. Topics include the application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed.  3 credits.

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Math 0332 Corequisite for Contemporary Math is a course designed for liberal arts, non-mathematics, non-science, and non-business majors.  The course covers supporting material students will need to be successful in its corresponding college level math corequisite course Math 1332 Math for Liberal Arts. The course provides students with an appreciation of the history, art, and beauty of mathematics in the world around us.  Topics include an examination of sets with applications, an introduction to logic and truth tables, probability and statistics, financial management, mathematical modeling and its applications. 3 credits.

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Math 0342 Corequisite for Elementary Statistical Methods covers supporting material students need to be successful in corresponding college level math corequisite course MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods. Topics include the collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. Also, comprises of real numbers, motivational/organizing strategies, order of operations, proportions and percent, percent of increase/decrease, integer exponents, linear equations inequalities in one variable, and set operations.  3 credits.

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Math 0314P Intermediate Algebra is a developmental math course whose topics include factoring techniques, radicals, algebraic fractions, absolute values, complex numbers, graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, graphing quadratic equations and an introduction to functions. Emphasis is placed on algebraic techniques needed to successfully complete Math 1314 College Algebra. A Departmental Final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more to pass this course.

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Math 0324P Basic Concepts for Business Math is a developmental math course whose topics include: 1) An introduction to real numbers including the order of operations with integers, decimals and fractions; 2) An introduction to algebra including the simplification and solving of linear equations in one variable along with the use and manipulation of formula; 3) Graphs of linear equations in two variables, slopes, and intercepts; 4) An introduction to functions with a focus on function notation using linear, quadratic, and exponential equations; 5) Polynomials including their addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic factoring; and 6) Linear inequalities in one variable and in two variables. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more to pass the course.

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Math 0332P Introductory Algebra is a developmental math course whose topics include real numbers, introduction to logic, polynomials, basic factoring, linear equations, percentage models, order of operations, and set operations. Also included are other topics such as linear and quadratic modelling and math for financial management. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more to pass the course.

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Math 0342P  Basic Concepts for Statistics is a developmental math course whose topics include: 1) An introduction to real numbers including the order of operations with integers, decimals, and fractions; 2) An introduction to algebra including the simplification and solving of linear equations in one variable, use and manipulation of formulas, and translation and solving of application problems; 3) Linear inequalities and compound linear inequalities in one variable; 4) Equations and graphs of linear equations in two variables; 5) An introduction to functions with a focus on function notation using linear, quadratic, and exponential equations; and 6) Polynomials including their addition, subtraction multiplication, and division. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more to pass the course.

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Math 0424P Basic Math and Introduction to Business Math is a developmental math course whose topics include order of operations with integers, fractions and real numbers, percent, ratios, and proportions. An introduction to algebra including the simplification and solving of linear equations in one variable along with the use and manipulation of formulas; graphs of linear equations in two variables, slopes, and intercepts; an introduction to functions notation with a focus on linear, quadratic, and exponential functions; operations with polynomials including their addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic factoring; and linear inequalities in one variable and two variables. A comprehensive departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more to pass the course.

 

Math 0432P Basic Math and Introduction to Contemporary Math is a developmental math course whose topics include order of operations with integers, fractions and real numbers, percent, ratios, proportions, introduction to logic, polynomials, basic factoring, linear equations, the Rectangular Coordinate System, set operations, and math for financial management. A comprehensive departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more to pass the course.

 

Math 0442P Basic Math and Introduction to Statistics is a developmental math course whose topics include order of operations with integers, fractions and real numbers, percent, ratios, and proportions. An introduction to algebra including the simplification and solving of linear equations in one variable, use and manipulation of formulas, and translation and solving of application problems; linear inequalities and compound linear inequalities in one variable; equations and graphs of linear equations in two variables; an introduction to function notation with a focus on linear, quadratic, and exponential functions; operations with polynomials including their addition, subtraction multiplication, and division. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more to pass the course.

 

Corequisite Pathway

HCC Math Corequisite Pathway

HCC Math Corequisite Model

Based on the TSI score and Major - If the student majors in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, EDU, English & Communications, or Health Sciences, the student is required to take the corequisite pair Math 0332/Math 1332. If the student majors in Business Digital & Information Tech, or Logistics, the student is required to take the corequisite pair: Math 0324/Math 1324. If the student majors in Social Sciences, the student will be required to take the corequisite pair: Math 0342/Math 1342. And if the student majors in STEM, Global Energy, Material Science, or Education, the student will be required to take the corequisite pair: Math 0314/Math 1314.

 

Standalone Pathway

HCC New Mathways

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Based on the TSI score and Major - If the student majors in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, EDU, English & Communications, or Health Sciences, the student can take Math 0432P or Math 0332P, and then Math 1332.  If the student majors in STEM, Global Energy, Material Science, or Education, the student can take Math 0432P or Math 0332P, and then take Math 0314P, followed by Math 1314 (college algebra).  If the student majors in Business Digital & Information Tech, or Logistics, the student can take Math 0424P or Math 0324P, and then Math 1324.  If the student majors in Social Sciences, the student can take Math 0442P or Math 0342P, and then take Math 1342.

 

Professors

 

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Contact Us

Developmental Mathematics Department

Dr. Dorothy Muhammad, Department Chair
Phone: 713-718-5846
Email: dorothy.muhammad@hccs.edu
Office: SE-Eastside Felix Morales 124.3

Sukhlal Ramharack , Associate Chair
Phone: 713-718-2434
Email: sukhlal.ramharack@hccs.edu
Office: SE-Eastside Felix Morales 124.4

Adnan Ulhaque, Associate Chair
Phone: 713-718-7969
email: adnan.ulhaque@hccs.edu
Office SW-Stafford, Scarcella N108

William Vanderzyden – Program Coordinator
Phone: 713-718-6913
Email: William.vanderzyden@hccs.edu
Office: FM 124E Eastside Campus

Maria Carmen Vasquez – Administrative Assistant
Phone: 713-718-7056
Email: Maria.Vasquez@hccs.edu
Office: SE Eastside Felix Morales 124

Chelsea Velasquez ,Administrative Assistant
Phone: 713-718-7586
Email: chelsea.velasquez@hccs.edu
Office SE-Eastside Felix Morales 124