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Technology Requirements for Online Courses

PC USERS

  • Processor: Minimum Pentium III
  • Memory: 1GB RAM minimum
  • Hard Drive: 40 GB or more with 8GB free space preferred
  • Modem: A cable or DSL connection is preferred
  • CD-ROM: A CD-ROM reader
  • Sound Card: SoundBlaster 32-bit compatible
  • Video Card: SVGA 1024×768 resolution
  • Monitor: 15 inch SuperVGA color monitor
  • Operating System: XP, Vista
  • Software: An active antivirus program and an office suite such as Microsoft Office

MAC USERS

  • Mac G4 or G5 running OS 10 (or higher)
  • Minimum of 1 GB RAM
  • 40 GB HD
  • Software: An active antivirus program and an office suite such as Microsoft Office


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