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Note:
You may find it useful to print this page so you can follow the directions carefully.
Facts About the Course
- The course theme is History of Mathematics, but it is still a math course and
you will do a LOT of math in the course.
- You MUST have prerequisites satisfied for the course when the course begins.
If you don't have a 2.0 in MAT098 or a Math Placement Test score allowing you in, you will not be allowed to enroll
or stay enrolled in the course. If you cannot prove you have prerequisites for the course and enroll, you will
be dropped by the instructor. If you are taking MAT098 right now and end up not earning a 2.0, you may be allowed
to register for the course, but once the quarter begins, you will be dropped when prerequisites are checked by
the registration system in the first week of classes.
- The course involves a LOT of reading and writing (essays, online posts of opinions,
projects, etc). Therefore, prior completion of English 101 is highly recommended. You will have to read all the
material on your own and basically teach the course to yourself. Hence, if this is challenging to you, for whatever
reason, please reconsider your decision to take this course.
- The course is highly structured with strict deadlines throughout the quarter.
Late material and work is not accepted. You must stay on track, be disciplined, and be motivated if you want to
finish the course with a passing grade.
- There are no in-person meetings in this course...it is conducted entirely online.
However, the course requires that you log into the course web site 5 to 6 days a week. Therefore, you must have
regular access to a computer connected to the Internet.
- You must log in to the course website within the first three
days of the quarter and complete the introductory assignment. If you do not to do this, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM
THE COURSE FOR NON-ATTENDANCE.
- If you are looking for an "easy" math course, you should not enroll
for the course. The class is doable but it requires a lot of work and time. Students in the past have reported
spending an average of 12 to 14 hours PER WEEK on this course. And pass rates in the past have been solid. However
if you do not have the time or are unwilling to put in this kind of time into the course, please do not register
for it.
- If you have high math anxiety or other issues that would make this course overly
difficult, please reconsider whether or not this course is appropriate for you.
- If you are unfamiliar with the internet or computers, please don't take this
course. Take a basic computer course first.
- Only the instructor for the course will be allowed to grant permission for this
course. If you enroll without permission from the instructor, you will be dropped from the course to make room
for those who went through the established permission process (this page and this form).
- Overloads will NOT granted in this course, and there are no electronic or official
wait lists for this course, so you should enroll as soon as you can. Also, students will not be allowed to register
once the quarter begins, so if you don't enroll before the first day of the quarter, you will not be able to get
into the course.
- You should read a copy of a recent syllabus before you enroll. Click here to see one.
- You should also read a copy of a more detailed Info Sheet before you enroll.
Click here to see the Info Sheet.
Getting Permission to Enroll
To get a code to enroll in this course complete the following:
- Go to http://www.wamap.org. Do NOT attempt to log in or Register as a new student until you do a browser check. In
your browswer, click the link that says "Browser Check" (The picture below is not an active link. It's just a picture!) If you have any problems.
- On the page that appears, you may be instructed to download and install browser
plugins such as the Math Player, AdobeSVGViewer, and/or Math Fonts. Download and install all the plugins the browser
check advises, RESTART your machine, and repeat the browser check to insure all is working properly.
Generally:
If you are using Internet Explorer 6 or higher, you will need to install the Math Player, and the AdobeSVGViewer.
If you are using Firefox, you will need to install the Math Fonts. Firefox users will also usually see best results
if they click the button "Force image based display" when logging in.
- Once your browser is set up properly make your way back to the login and and
create an account on wamap.org (this does NOT register you for the coruse!). If
you have already have a WAMAP account, log in to your account and click
the button that says "Enroll in a new class" and then skip to
Step 7 below. If you do not have a WAMAP account, make sure you are at
http://wamap.org and then click on the link that says "Register as a new student"
- On the registration page, pick a unique user name and password that you will
remember. Pick something familiar and write it down. You should also enter your FULL name as it appears in your
SCCC records. Finally, make sure you enter an email address you check on a regular basis. This address must be
cuurent and correct or you may not receive your entry code to register. Click the "Sign Up" button when
you are done.
- If your username and other information is accepted, you will see a screen that
tells you your account has been created. It also gives you a link to return to the login page.
- At the login page, use your username and password to log into the site.
- The system will ask you for a Course ID and an Enrollment Key. The Course ID for the site is 1494. The Enrollment Key
for this quarter is 107. Enter
those and then click the Sign In button
- You should then see the MATH107 Entry
Code Request class listed under "Courses You're Taking." Click
on that link to enter the site.
- There are TWO online assessments you need to finish BEFORE requesting an entry
code to enroll on that site.
- The WAMAP Tutorial
will give you some information on how to answer different questions online. You
cannot ask for an entry code until you get at least 12 out of 14 points on this assignment.
- The Preliminary Mathematics Inventory will test you on whether or not you have the algebra and arithmetic skills needed for
this course. You cannot ask for an entry code until you get at least 20
out of 25 points on this assignment.
If you still think this course is a good one for you, please go
to wamap.org and follow the steps above.
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