Computer Requirements

What kind of computer hardware and software will I need?

 

You will take this course using a computer and web browser. Some students have used computers at worksites or on campus. Here are the minimum computer requirements for distance education on the Internet:

 

Minimum Recommendations for accessing Blackboard/WebCT -

 

Operating Systems:

 

Windows 98 or above
Mac OS X 10.4x or above
Linux/Unix

Compatible Web Browsers:

 

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 2 (or above)
Firefox 2 (or above)
Safari 2 (or above)

 

Browser Plug-in requirements

 

Java Run Time 1.6.13 - Click here to check if you have Java.
If you do not have version 1.6.13 installed, get it here.
If you have a newer version of Java installed, uninstall your current version, and use the link above to download and install version 1.6.13.

 

Minimum Requirements for your computer and software include:

 

• IBM compatible computers should have at least a Pentium III microprocessor, running Windows 2000
• Your computer should be capable of displaying at least 256 colors
• High speed Internet connection
• 10.0 GB hard disk drive
• 128 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• Sound Card w/Speakers
  Video Card - Windows accelerated video cards are recommended. Most systems now come with these video cards (Note: Currently not essential in all courses)
• HP DeskJet printer or something compatible.*

 

Macintosh Operating System

 

Look for similar requirements as listed above for PC. General recommendations are listed below.

• Macintosh computers should have at least a PowerPC G4 microprocessor
• 10 GB hard disk drive
• 128 MB RAM
• High speed Internet connection
• High-speed CD-ROM drive (Note: Currently not essential in all courses)
• Video Card - All systems come with built in video cards
• Printer compatible with your current operating system
• Software

 

Note to HIM or Nursing Program Students

Citrix for PC's: One version serves both Windows Vista and XP :
This can be downloaded from the CernerWorks website at https://schlmn.cernerworks.com/prod/
click on the icon i to download, save to desktop
click on the i32 icon on the desktop, select run to install citrix to your laptop
Cerner recommends use of Internet Explorer with the windows operating system


Citrix for Mac can be downloaded at : http://www.citrix.com
from the Citrix home page click on Downloads -- just under the top border of the page
Click on Citrix Clients: Download clients for Citrix XenApp Learn More>
Scroll down to a list of Results for: --xenapp > clients
Look for Mac Clients in the list, click on it
current version = Version 10.00.603 - Universal Binary (older versions listed below for older mac's)
download and install
Cerner recommends downloading the Firefox browser for use on Macs rather than the supplied Safari browser (Google Firefox to find)

Please contact the Help Desk if you need assistance with this process.

The College's standard desktop software is MS Office 2007. To ensure compatibility with your faculties software we strongly recommend that you use MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point for your assignments.

 

Access to the Internet

 

Initiating an Account:

The school provides Internet accounts for students to use at hard-wired facilities on campus (the computer lab or in dorms). A letter is sent to every student explaining how to use the account. Separate accounts must be purchased from outside service providers to access the campus computers, Internet, e-mail, etc. from home or any off campus location via modem.

What kind of browser do I need to use?

See Blackboard/WebCT's Browser Tune-up

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