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Developmental Studies
Department Information
Department of Developmental Studies
(251) 460-7155
Math Coordinator, Interim Co-Chair
Leslie Whiston
Coordinator of Language Arts and Reading, Interim Co-Chair
Jeremy Daughtry
Instructional Lab Supervisor
Case Dent
Secretary
Melissa Hennis
Department of Developmental Studies
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/scesp/ds/
The Mission of the Department of Developmental Studies is to produce courses and instructional support services of excellence
that address the needs of students in their preparation for collegiate study and students in transition to the University.
Developmental Studies
The courses and services offered providestudents with opportunities to strengthen the basic skills necessary for academic
success; to explore career options and preparation; to access campus activities, programs, and services; and to become active
participants in the University community.
Credits earned in courses with a DS prefix do not meet degree requirements within the University. The credits earned do carry
institutional, non-degree credit and allow students to qualify for financial aid. Grades earned are computed into the overall GPA in
most colleges and hours are counted toward classification (sophomore, etc.). Credits earned in courses with a CP, LAS, MTH, or
RDG prefix count as free electives.
Math Lab Information
Location:
The Math Technology Lab is located in SRC1301A, respectfully referred to as the Old Rec. Center.
Hours:
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
"What is the latest time I can take a test or quiz?"
No Exams after 7:00 p.m. (Sun. - Thurs.)
No Exams after 3:00 p.m. (Fri. / Sat.)
No Tests after 7:30 p.m. (Sun. - Thurs.)
No Tests after 3:30 p.m. (Fri. / Sat.)
No Quizzes after 8:00 p.m. (Sun. - Thurs.)
No Quizzes after 4:00 p.m. (Fri. / Sat.)
Contact Information:
460-7660 Lab
460-7155 Department Secretary
Resources:
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137 computer workstations with Internet access
Separate testing area and private tutoring rooms
Study room for one-on-one or group tutoring
Tutors and instructors available during all operating hours to assist students
Career Planning And Development
Career Planning and Development is a university-wide program offered under the aegis of the School of Continuing Education
and Special Programs. The career courses are open to all students for credit. There are no prerequisites for CP 250 and 450.
The Career Program is designed to achieve four objectives: (1) to help students begin their academic careers with the skills
necessary for college success; (2) to provide occupational exposure to students who plan to enter medicine, dentistry, optometry,
or veterinary medicine; (3) to assist students who are uncertain as to a career or a major; and (4) to help students, launch their
careers by obtaining suitable employment upon graduation, or to help students plan and develop their graduate or professional
education.
Courses
Career Planning (CP)
CP 101 Freshman Sem-Continuing Educ
Developmental Studies (DS)
2 cr
A course for first-time students that assists with maximizing
the student's potential to achieve academic success and
to adjust responsibly to the individual and interpersonal
challenges presented by college life. Taught in small groups,
the course provides an introduction to the nature of higher
education and a general orientation to the functions and
resources of the University. Extensive reading and writing
assignments relevant to the student's first year experience
are required.
CP 200 Clinical Observation -
1 cr
Clinical Observations (Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry,
Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine). This course gives the
student clinical exposure to various health-care services.
It is designed to help students make informed decisions
when selecting a career in the health professions. A written
report on the clinical experience or a scenario dealing
with "medical ethics" is required. May be repeated for a
maximum of six hours credit. Prereq : Permission of Chair of
Preprofessional Advisory Committee.
CP 250 Career Planning and Develop
3 cr
Principles, methods, and practice in career planning and
development with emphasis on career information, selfanalysis, exploration of careers, career opportunities,
guidelines for goal achievement.
CP 450 The Job Campaign
DS 014 Writing
3 cr
Writing is designed to teach essential writing skills: spelling,
vocabulary, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph,
summary, and the essay. Readings from contemporary
prose that provide models and examples for students'
writing are required. instruction in the DS Writing Laboratory
is available.
DS 082 Introductory Algebra
3 cr
This course combines topics in pre- and elementary
algebra including operations with whole numbers, fractions,
percents, exponents, signed numbers, order of operations;
ratio and proportion; measurement; functions; solving and
graphing linear and quadratic equations and inequalities;
operations with polynomials, and factoring polynomials.
Requires 5 hours of in-class work and 1 hour of lab work.
Placement: Math Placement test score.
Pre-requisite: University test - Math 35 or ACT Math 16 or
MyMathTest 050
Language Arts And Skills
(LAS)
1 TO 3 cr
Practical approach to career development designed to
help students develop strategies for obtaining suitable
employment and making career choices. Emphasis is on the
principles, methods, and practice in achieving career goals
through the study of careers, preparing resumes, writing
letters of application, practicing job interview techniques,
and identifying prospective employers.
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LAS 100 Language Arts and Skills
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3 cr
This course reinforces several related skills: reading,
critical thinking, and writing. Students will examine sample
essays, analyze them in terms of rhetorical strategies
(methods of most effectively presenting an argument to an
audience within a given context), and demonstrate these
concepts in their own writing. Within this context, advanced
grammatical concepts, punctuation, and sentence style will
be emphasized. Logical idea development, organization,
and style will also be emphasized. Designed to improve
success in English 101.
Mathematics For College
(MTH)
MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra
3 cr
This course includes using set, interval, roster and scientific
notation; solving and graphing: equations, inequalities,
and absolute value equations, functions, systems of
inequalities, quadratic equations, rational equations,
radical equations, exponential and logarithmic equations;
operations on: functions, rational exponents, polynomials,
rational expressions, radical expressions, complex numbers;
and problem solving. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the
Mathematics Placement Exam or successful completion of
DS 082. Fee.
Pre-requisite: University test - Math 50 or MyMathTest 060
or ACT Math 19 or DS 082 Minimum Grade of C
Reading (RDG)
RDG 152 College Reading
2 cr
This course gives students the opportunity to develop and
use reading strategies necessary for college success. This
is a two credit hour course for those needing an intensive
reading course.
RDG 153 Study Skills & College Reading
cr
1 TO 3
This course introduces effective reading strategies to
improve basic reading comprehension and recall. Emphasis
is placed on the literal comprehension level, expanding
vocabulary and spelling proficiency. Specific skills include:
pre-reading, increasing reading rate and flexibility, effective
use of a dictionary, recognizing main ideas, supporting
details, and context clues, improving memory, and using
reading strategies such as note taking and strategies to aid
concentration and memory.
Faculty
BOLERJACK, SHEILA R.
BS, University of South Alabama
MED, University of South Alabama
CASE, CAROL D.
AA, Jefferson State Community Col
BS, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
MA, University of South Alabama
DARBY, LATONYA C.
BS, University of Mobile
MED, University of South Alabama
MATTHEWS, CHARLOTTE T.
MA, University of Alabama
PHD, University of Southern Miss
BA, William Carey College
WHISTON, LESLIE E.
XCTF, Immaculata College
BS, Indiana University-Bloomington
MED, University of South Alabama
WILLIAMS, NANCY B.
BS, University of South Alabama
MED, University of South Alabama
DAUGHTRY, JEREMY J.
BS, University of South Alabama
MA, University of South Alabama
GIBSON, AMANDA C.
BA, Florida State University
CERTG, Kansas State University
MA, University of Great Falls
MA, University of South Alabama
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