2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Department of Developmental Studies

College of Education

Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.

DVST 070 Reading Skills for College Study

3c-0l-3cr

Assists in the development of college-level reading skills with emphasis on textbook reading. Includes literal and critical comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and reading efficiency. Carries institutional, nondegree credit, and attendance is required.

DVST 075 Reading and Study Skills Applications

1c-0l-1cr

Assists in the applications of college-level reading and study skills to content-area coursework. For freshman students in poor academic standing who need additional and individualized guidance in the transfer of learning strategies into day-to-day reading and coursework. Students participate in small-group instruction as well as individual appointments with the instructor. Carries institutional, nondegree credit. Attendance is required.

DVST 090 Introduction to College Math I

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: May not be taken after successfully completing any course offered by the Mathematics Department without the written approval of the Department of Developmental Studies director

Reviews basic computational skills and their applications. Includes operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; the concepts of ratios, proportions, and percents; basic geometric principles; and an introduction to algebra. Carries institutional, nondegree credit. Attendance is required.

DVST 091 Developmental Mathematics, Arithmetic Operations

1c-0l-1cr

Prerequisite: May not be taken after successfully completing any course offered by the Mathematics Department without written approval of the Department of Developmental Studies director

Explores the basics of counting principles, place value, arithmetic operations, exponential notation, and fractional notation through a base 8 perspective. Vocabulary, concept development, and algorithms related to the above topics are presented in a lecture format. Supplemental Instruction is provided. Carries institutional, nondegree credit. Attendance is required.

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DVST 092 Developmental Mathematics, Elemental Topics

1c-0l-1cr

Prerequisite: May not be taken after successfully completing any course offered by the Mathematics Department without written approval of the Department of Developmental Studies director

Provides minimal algebra skills prior to introducing basic probability and descriptive statistics concepts as well as a review of basic geometry concepts and algorithms. Topics include identification and simplification of terms and expressions; mean, median, mode calculations; bar, line, and circle graph construction and interpretation; application and calculation of plane geometry formulae. Carries institutional, nondegree credit. Attendance is required.

DVST 093 Developmental Mathematics, Elements of Algebra

1c-0l-1cr

Prerequisite: May not be taken after successfully completing any course offered by the Mathematics Department without written approval of the Department of Developmental Studies director

Introduces algebraic concepts and algorithms with a comparison of Arithmetic algorithms to associated Algebraic algorithms. Topics include properties and operations on real numbers, simplifying expressions, order of operations, solving equations and inequalities, formulas, exponential and scientific notation, and operations on polynomials. Carries institutional, nondegree credit. Attendance is required.

DVST 095 Introduction to College Math II

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: May not be taken after successfully completing any course offered by the Mathematics Department, without written approval of the Department of Developmental Studies director

Introduces beginning algebraic concepts, including signed numbers; rules and properties of equations; exponents; polynomials; factoring; algebraic fractions; graphs and linear equations, inequalities, and radical expressions. Carries institutional, nondegree credit. Attendance is required.

DVST 110 Introduction to Critical Reading and Thinking

2c-0l-2cr

Focuses on the development and mastery of skills related to the processes of understanding, analyzing, and assessing college-level texts and other academic readings. Synthesizes written information from a variety of sources and content areas. Note: For sections paired with specific content-area course sections, students are required to register for both courses.

DVST 150 Introduction to Higher Education

1c-0l-1cr

Introduces the system of higher education and skills that promote effective educational planning and academic success. Orients students to the systems, resources, policies, and procedures of IUP and to the Liberal Studies curriculum. Emphasizes goal setting, decision making, self-monitoring, and time-management skills.

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DVST 160 Learning Strategies

1c-0l-1cr

Encourages students to develop and use effective and efficient study strategies on a consistent basis. Students examine academic goals and implement study strategies to help achieve those goals. Includes the topics of goal setting and self-monitoring, learning styles, test preparation and test taking, lecture and textbook note taking, time management and concentration, and general strategies for learning. Students are required to give evidence of application of the study strategies to other courses in which they are currently enrolled. Active participation in class meetings is expected.

DVST 170 Career Exploration

1c-0l-1cr

Introduces the theoretical and practical framework with which to explore careers compatible with overall academic skills, aptitudes, and life goals. Students examine the world of work, assess their interests and abilities, and make realistic decisions on academic majors and careers. (Cross-listed as ADVT 170. These courses may be substituted for each other and be used interchangeably for D or F repeats but may not be counted for duplicate credit.)

DVST 201 Vocabulary Expansion

2c-0l-2cr

Assists students to develop an enriched vocabulary through learning and applying knowledge of Latin and Greek word parts and mastering the meanings and use of mature words based on those word parts. The primary emphasis is on developing the reading vocabulary, but attention is also given to students’ writing, listening, and speaking vocabularies.

DVST 250 Role of the Peer Educator: Theory, Practice, and Assessment

1c-0l-1cr

Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Prepares selected students for the role of a peer educator within the higher education setting. Topics include student learning and problem solving, facilitative helping and interpersonal communication, peer leadership, and assisting peers with how to effectively and efficiently succeed at the college level. (Roles include Supplemental Instruction leader, tutor, peer advisor, workshop leader.)

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