Minimum Computer Requirements for Hybrid and Internet Classes:
Hybrid and Internet classes house all or part of the course content on a server that the student can access through the Internet.
To enroll in the class, a student will need the following hardware and software:
- Reliable off-campus access to a computer (PC or Mac).
- RAM (Memory): 512 MB (1 GB preferred)
- Hard Drive: 1 GB free space
- Internet access (Modem: 56K, High Speed preferred - Cable/DSL)
- Compatible web browser: check to see if your browser is compatible or certified to work with Blackboard or see the compatible versions chart,
- Other Software: Course dependent (read course information for required applications)
- MAC Users: Please use the latest version of Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. check to see if your browser is compatible or certified to work with Blackboard or see the compatible versions chart
- Note: AOL users should not use the built-in AOL browser; connect to AOL, then close the AOL browser and use an external browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE) preferred or Mozilla Firefox.
Students are expected to be competent in basic computer skills such as:
- Copying and pasting material into a document;
- Saving, attaching and printing documents;
- Composing, retrieving, and sending emails;
- Surfing the web; and
- Protecting the computer against viruses (See the Student Computer Resources page for software suggestions).
