Hardware Requirements (Subject to Change)

Students will require access to the Internet and a computer with a web browser. Dial-up 56K, cable modem, or ADSL connection to the Internet required.

Window Users Must Have:

• Pentium IV or higher microprocessor, or equivalent
• Minimum 512 MB of RAM (memory)
• Windows 2000 or XP

Macintosh Users Must Have:

• G4 or higher
• Minimum 512 MB of RAM (memory)
• Mac OS X or higher

Software Requirements

• Word-processing program - compatibility with Office 2000 or XP, or RTF-compatible word processor is recommended unless otherwise specified in the course description.
• Email account that supports file attachments.
• Any current Java-enabled Web browser, e.g., Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher or Safari 2.0 or higher. 
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (current version).

Computer Skill Requirements

Students should be able to:

• Navigate the directory/folder structure of their computer's hard drive and search for files on their hard drive.
• Create directories, folders, and files and organize files on their computer's hard drive.
• Use a word-processing program and save word-processing documents in different file formats.
• Use an email program, including sending and saving attachments, and upload and download files as email message attachments.
• Use a graphical web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader (current version).