Learning Assistance Center

General Information

Additional Resources

252 Main Street - Franklin Hall
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: (207) 778-7295
FAX: (207) 778-7298
TDD: (207) 778-7000
e-Mail: becky@maine.edu

Developmental Courses

Who takes the developmental courses?

Non-credit developmental courses are required for students whose placement test scores suggest that they are underprepared for introductory college courses in writing or mathematics. Placement into developmental courses will be based on a student's individual needs and program requirements. Students who are required to take a developmental math or writing course must do so in their first two semesters and must earn a passing grade before enrolling in a credit math or composition course. Although developmental courses are non-credit, they do count towards your full-time status, financial aid, and participation in varsity sports. 
 

Course descriptions

Intensive English (ENG 001) concentrates on composition skills required for success in college, emphasizing the process of writing and fundamentals of English grammar and usage.  Students assigned on the basis of placement testing.  Prerequisite(s):  Placement test results or permission of instructor.  (Pass/Fail only)  Every semester. Credit: 0

Basic Mathematics (MAT 010)  Non-credit math/algebra review leading to MAT 011 or MAT 103M. Prerequisite(s):  Placement test results or permission of instructor.  (Pass/Fail only)  Every semester.   Credit: 0

Basic Algebra (MAT 011)  Non-credit algebra review leading to MAT 012, MAT 100M, MAT 120M. Prerequisite(s):  Placement test results, MAT 010 or permission of instructor.  (Pass/Fail only)  Every semester.  Credit:  0

Intermediate Algebra (MAT 012)  Non-credit intermediate algebra review leading to MAT 123M or MAT 132M.  Prerequisite(s):  Placement test results, MAT 011 or permission of instructor.  (Pass/Fail only)  Spring semester.  Credit:  0