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Hardware and software requirements

Minimum hardware requirements for PC users
Operating System Windows 7 or higher recommended.
RAM 4 GB of RAM required (higher is recommended).
Free Disk Space 4 GB available hard-drive space.
Connection Internet service provider (ISP); broadband connection recommended.
Audio & Video

Sound card and speakers or headphones for listening to audio components.

Webcam (if you have a laptop, a built-in camera will suffice unless otherwise specified for the course).
Monitor Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher.
Browser

Google Chrome 30.0 or Firefox 25.0 or higher browser(s). (Please be sure to update to the most current version of the browser you choose.)

The browser should be set to accept cookies, allow javascript and java, and to show the newest version of a page. Pop-up blockers should be disabled for Moodle.
Also Recommended CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Minimum hardware requirements for Mac users
Operating System Mac OS X Version 10.10 or higher.
RAM 4 GB of RAM required (higher is recommended).
Free Disk Space 4 GB available hard-drive space.
Connection Internet service provider (ISP); broadband connection recommended.
Audio & Video

Sound card and speakers or headphones for listening to audio components.

Webcam (if you have a laptop, a built-in camera will suffice unless otherwise specified for the course).
Monitor Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher.
Browser

Google Chrome 30.0 or Firefox 25.0 or higher browser(s). (Please be sure to update to the most current version of the browser you choose.)

The browser should be set to accept cookies, allow javascript and java, and to show the newest version of a page. Pop-up blockers should be disabled for Moodle.
Also Recommended CD/DVD-ROM drive.

Software Recommended:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 (or Mac 2007) or higher (to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Virus protection software
  • Adobe Reader

Plug-ins Ensure you have the latest versions of the following plug-ins: