The following chart outlines the minimum technical requirements for the hardware and software you will need to access your course work. We have also included recommended requirements, which if followed, will make your online learning experience more fulfilling.
PC (Windows) Requirements | ||
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating System: | - Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP | - Microsoft Windows XP |
Processor Speed: | - Pentium 3, 900Mhz or AMD 900Mhz | - Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or AMD 2400xp |
RAM: | - 512 MB | - 2 GB or more |
Storage: | - 40 GB or more | - 60 GB or more |
Monitor: | - 15" VGA | - 17" Super VGA Monitor |
Internet Connection: | - 56k (Dial-up) | - Broadband (Cable / DSL) |
Browsers: | - Internet Explorer 6.0 | - Internet Explorer 7.x |
Software: | - Microsoft Office XP | - Microsoft Office 2007 |
Plug-ins: | - Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.x | - Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x |
Peripherals: | - CD-ROM | - CD-ROM |
Macintosh (Power PC / Intel) Requirements | ||
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating System: | - OS X 10.4.x or later (Tiger) | - OS X 10.5.x or later (Leopard) |
Processor Speed: | - G4 (1 Ghz) | - Intel (2 Ghz) or greater |
RAM: | - 1 GB MB | - 2 GB MB |
Storage: | - 80 GB or more | - 150 GB or more |
Monitor: | - 15" VGA | - 17" SVGA Monitor |
Internet Connection: | - 56k (Dial-up) | - Broadband (Cable / DSL) |
Browser: | - Safari 2.x | - Safari 3.x |
Software: | - Microsoft Office 2004: Student & Teacher Edition | - Microsoft Office 2007 |
Plug-ins: | - Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.x | - Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.x |
Peripherals: | - CD-ROM | - CD-ROM |