Questions about Registration

Information about materials for class/lab

Email/Spam at Andrews and how to contact the instructor

How to Succeed in General Chemistry

Important Resources

 

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Why can’t I register for CHEM131? 

·       Every year there are many questions about enrolling into General Chemistry.  The most significant requirement is to have adequate mathematics skills.  AU assesses your mathematics ability in a couple of different ways, but the best way has been through a passing score on the Math Placement Exam (MPE).  You must score a P3 or higher in order to register for this class. There are some exemptions (eg. ACT math score > 30) or passing a college algebra class. 

·       Since the Fall 2013, your mathematics score on the ACT or SAT is automatically converted into an MPE score.  This greatly reduces the number of students required to take the MPE.  Your preVue or iVue account should have this information.

·       For more information about the MPE and how it is scored, please click on this link to the AU Math Department Webpage: MPE (Math Placement Exam). 

·       You must have a MPE score of P3 or higher registered into the AU class registration system in order to be eligible to enroll. 

 

Can I still get into the class?  What if it fills up? 

·       If you are unable to register for CHEM131 because you have not taken the MPE or did not have one of the exceptions…have no fear!  We have not turned away eligible students because the room was too full or the laboratory sections filled up.   We will fit you all in!!  But you have to wait until you get a passing score on the MPE.

·       Therefore, you will need to wait until the week before classes to take the MPE.  This is the case for many/most students.  See the schedule on the MPE website.

·       If you meet one of the exceptions, but still cannot enroll, then you might need to contact the registrar’s office.

·       If you are curious to know why we have a math requirement, click here to see the relationship between math skill and General Chemistry performance.

 

Ok.  I’ve passed the MPE, but finances or something else is holding up my registration.  Can I still come to class?

·       Yes!  Come to class and lab.

·       Since your registration is delayed, you probably cannot get into Moodle.  That is ok.  You can do everything else like attend class, get your textbook, etc.  Moodle access is the only thing tied to your AU registration.

·       These things are not tied to AU registration so you can do them at any time.

o   Get the textbook/OWL & lab manual

o   Register your OWL 

o   Get your iClicker2

o   Come to lab and get your goggles & models (Monday, August 25) 

o   More details below…

·       DON’T WAIT ON THESE THINGS!  These allow you to stay current on homework and labs.

·       Come to class on Monday, August 24 even if you do not have all of these items ready to go.   

 

 

 

 

WebPage Author:  Ryan Hayes

Version: 8/6/2015