It is the student’s responsibility
to ensure that they have access to a computer that meets
the minimum hardware and software requirements to participate
in an online course. Keep in mind that the minimum system
may be slow and cause some frustration.
Note: Some courses may have additional hardware/software
requirements. Please review each course listing for special
requirements.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Windows
95, Pentium® processor, 200 MHz or greater,
16 MB of RAM or more, 28.8 kbps modem or faster, sound card
and speakers.
Internet Service Provider
An ISP is a company that can
provide you with the software necessary for getting onto
the Internet. Contact your local ISP to set up your personal
account. Without an ISP, it is impossible to take online
courses. Students have reported numerous problems when using
AOL to access online courses. If you use AOL, you must be
able to access Netscape or Internet Explorer. Do not use
the AOL browser!
Email Account
Since it is our
primary form of communication, you must have an email address
prior to applying for registering. Generally, your ISP will
give you an email account. Please contact your ISP if you
are unsure of your email address. Free email accounts are
readily available on the Internet. You may register for
free email at any of the following websites:
Java™ Compliant Web Browser
You will need a Java™ compliant
Browser. For the Java™ capable
browser, we recommend Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0
(or higher) or Netscape® Communicator 4.0 (or higher).
If your browser is older that IE 4.0 or Netscape 4.0, you
may download a current version by visiting the links below.
Other Software
Some online classes require or recommend
software packages. We have gathered the most common ones
here for your benefit.
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