You must have access to a computer with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and stable Internet access. System requirements for best access to course software and resources include Windows based PC with Pentium III or higher, Windows 2000 or newer, and Microsoft Office Professional or newer. More specific details on computer setup include the following:
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Learners: |
Minimum Requirements: |
Suggested Versions: |
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Internet
connection |
56K Modem |
Broadband |
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Email
capabilities |
Email client
Unique email address |
MS Outlook or Outlook Express or
Comparable email program with 5+ MB
of email storage and HTML email capabilities |
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Software |
Word processor |
MS Word 97, 98, 2000, XP, or 2003
AntiVirus and AntiSpam software
Firewall strongly suggested |
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Plug-ins |
Adobe Acrobat Reader 6
Flash Player 6
Shockwave Player 8
QuickTime 5 |
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7
Flash Player 7
Shockwave Player 10
Real Player 10
Windows Media Player 9
QuickTime 6.5 |
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Peripherals |
Speakers
Sound card
Video card - capable of 800x600 pixel resolution |
Speakers
Sound card
Video card - capable of 1024x768 pixel resolution |
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PC |
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Processor |
Pentium 500 MHz |
Pentium 1GHz |
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RAM |
64 MB of RAM |
128 MB of RAM |
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Browser |
MS Internet Explorer 6.0 or
Netscape 6.2 or
AOL 8 |
MS Internet Explorer 6.0 or
Mozilla FireFox 1.5 |
| Adaptive Equipment |
Adaptive equipment and/or software necessary to obtain access to a course. |
NOTE: For students with disabilities |
E-Learning Orientation
All courses use WebCT in varying degrees. To learn more about WebCT, try out a sample course, or to find out details about online formats please visit our E-Learning Orientation website.
