Technical Requirements
Students taking an online course are required to be proficient with basic computer tasks. These tasks include:
- Knowledge of common computing terms
- Proficient with basic computer skills
- Familiarity with operating system environment
- File management
- Save files to a computer and other devices such as flash drive, CD-ROM, DVD
- Locate saved files
- Identify different file types
- Save files in different formats, ie. Word document, Rich Text Format
- Ability to download and install computer programs such as
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Shockwave
- Java
- Software programs specific to coursework
- World Wide Web
- Basic knowledge of various browsers, ie. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox
- Navigating the web
- Conducting information searches on the web
The following are minimal system requirements to take an online course.
Windows
- Windows 10 Operating System
- 1.8 GHz or higher i7 Processor
- 16 GB Ram
- 512 GB Hard Drive
- Web camera (internal or external)
- Microphone
Apple
- Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina) Operating System
- 2.0 GHz or higher i7 Processor
- 16 GB Ram
- 512 GB Hard Drive
- Web Camera (internal or external)
- Microphone
The following are minimal system requirements to take an online course.
- Word processing package – Office 2019
- The latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox or Safari
- Real Media Player (Free Download)
- Other specific software that may be required for the course
- The latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox or Safari can be used
- Third party cookies are allowed
- JavaScript is enabled
- Pop-up blocker is disabled
Students taking online courses require an Internet service that provides reliable connection with little to no downtime. If you are unsure about Internet providers in your area, contact your local cable, telephone or computer dealer for a list of reputable Internet service providers. Instructors will not accept your Internet Service Provider being unavailable as an excuse for a late assignment.
