Your success is our goal. Since this program takes place entirely online, we require that you have access to a reliable, high-speed Internet connection, a high-quality computer and possess the skills to use them. If you have any doubts about your skills, we encourage you to speak with your advisor. We may also provide free basic skills workshops in the near future, so stay tuned.
Minimal computer skills include the following:
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Ability to use a mouse (click, double click, block, drag and drop)
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Ability to open, save and rename files
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Ability to use a web browser and e-mail
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Ability to navigate the Internet and World Wide Web
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Ability to open sophisticated web pages that utilize Java/JavaScript programming or browser plug-ins
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Ability to download and install plug-ins and required software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, anti-spyware software, Flash, and RealOne Player)
Minimum Computer Requirements
All Platforms
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56 Kpbs modem and Internet account
(high-speed Cable or DSL recommended) -
16-bit sound card and speakers
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128 Mb video card set at 800 x 600 resolution or higher
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 2.0, Netscape 8.0, or Safari 2.0
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Anti-Virus Software (e.g. Norton or McAfee)
Anti-Spyware software (see information in an announcement from 2005)
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Free Plug-ins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Flash Player, RealOne (RealPlayer)
Windows
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1.3 GHz Pentium 4, Celeron, Core Duo, or AMD Athlon processor or higher
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256 MB of RAM (512 or more recommended, and at least 1 Gb for Vista)
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Windows XP or Vista operating system (2000 ok, but upgrade recommended)
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Microsoft Office Standard Edition, version 2000 or higher (2007 latest)
Mac
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Power Mac G4 (1.25 GHz or better)
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Mac OS X (OS 9 probably ok, but suggests obsolete hardware)
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256 MB RAM (512 or more recommended)
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Office Mac 2001 (Office 2008 released January 2008)
