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Mathematics and Science
High Demand Transfer Program (HDTP)

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The MATH& 141/142 (Pre-Calculus), MATH& 151/152/153 (Calculus), and PHYS 101/102/103 course sequences are each supported by study groups sponsored by SCC's High Demand Transfer Program (HDTP). Theses study groups are intended to help you understand your homework, better grasp class concepts, and shape your test-taking strategies. Study groups will be scheduled for early mornings, some afternoons, and early evenings, based on availability of study group leaders. Specific schedule details will be announced during first week of class and will be kept up-to-date on the HDTP Study Group Calendar.

Note: Scheduled sessions are occasionally subject to last-minute cancellation due to unforeseen schedule conflicts. Students can confirm daily session availability using the calendar.

For additional information about HDTP and these study groups, contact Roland Madany at (509) 533-8607 or RMadany@scc.spokane.edu.

Students taking CHEM& 161/162/163 (General Chemistry) or 241/242/243 (Organic Chemistry) sequences are welcome to attend these math or physics study groups if they want a refresher on computation, scientific notation, unit of measure conversion, or other algebraic concepts used in their homework or lab problem sets.


Background

The HDTP was created by the Washington State Legislature and implemented by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges to promote the transfer of two-year college students pursuing STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) degrees at four-year colleges. SCC is pursuing initiatives intended to improve enrollment and retention in mathematics and science courses through this program.

In addition to study groups, the HDTP promotes new educational automation software such as Mathematica6 by Wolfram Technologies to provide a robust computational and visualization tool for the classroom and laboratory, especially when coupled with interactive whiteboards. The program also partners with community groups to sponsor seminars that highlight STEM careers to students of high school age.