COURSECOMPASS

COURSECOMPASS: CourseCompass is the online tool used in Elements of Statistics for MATH 1530. To ensure that your computer & browser are ready for this course, please read the following information from Course Compass.

Check Your Computer and Browser

Please verify that you meet the minimum computer system requirements for this course. This product has been tested in and supports the following operating system and browser combinations:

*With these operating systems:*	*You can use these browsers:*
Windows 2000, ME, NT, XP	Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 Netscape 6.2.2 through 7.02
Macintosh 10.2.5^*	Netscape 7.x
RedHat Linux v7.2^**	Netscape 6.2.2, 7.x
* Statistics courses: To view certain course animations, Java^TM Plug-in 1.3.1 or higher is required for all users. ** Linux users: TestGen and Shockwave are not supported under Unix. To install other plug-ins and players, click More Info below to go to their websites and install the appropriate versions.

Important!
America Online (AOL) and some other Internet services provide their own browsers, which do not work reliably with your online course. It’s best to connect to the Internet as usual, then open one of the standard, supported browsers to access your course.

Pop-up blockers
Your "My_Lab", MathXL, or FinanceWorks course will work best when any browser pop-up blocking software installed on your computer is turned off. If you have a pop-up program installed through a MSN toolbar, a Google toolbar, as included with a firewall program or as a stand-alone program, it is recommended that you disable the pop-up blocker while working in your "My_Lab", MathXL, or FinanceWorks course.

Browser settings: cookies and Javascript options

CourseCompass uses both cookies and JavaScript technology. Both of these features must be turned on in your browser, and are usually turned on by default. See your browser Help for instructions on how to view or change these browser options.

Check Your Monitor's Resolution

First, make sure your browser’s display size is set to small fonts.

Next, maximize this window to full size to see if your screen resolution is set to at least 1024x768. You should be able to see at least the 970 mark of the rule below without scrolling.