DSPM 0700
Basic Mathematics

3 Credits
3 Class Hours 

Studies mathematics competencies that includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, and topics in algebra that include signed numbers, exponents, algebraic expressions with sums and differences, and solving simple algebraic equations. 

DSPM 0800 
Elementary Algebra

3 Credits
3 Class Hours


The first course in algebra emphasizes the fundamental operations of real numbers, polynomials, exponents, factoring, ratio, proportion, linear equations and applications, single variable inequalities, evaluating algebraic expressions, solving quadratic equations by factoring, and introduction to graphing.
Prerequisite: DSPM 0700

DSPM 0850 
Intermediate Algebra

3 Credits
3 Class Hours

A second course in algebra emphasizes sets, the real number system, fundamental operations of algebraic factoring, algebraic linear equations and linear inequalities, stated problems, rational expressions and equations, exponents and radicals, inequalities, linear systems, and graphing linear and quadratic equations.
Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 or equivalent skills.