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 chart below.
- Other Software: Course dependent (read course information for required applications)
Browser Support for Blackboard 9.1 SP10
Microsoft Windows
| Internet Explorer 9 | Internet Explorer 8 | Firefox (Final Release Channel) | Chrome (Stable Channel) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows XP (32-bit) | Unsupported | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible |
| Windows Vista (32-bit) | Certified | Compatible | Certified | Compatible |
| Windows Vista (64-bit) | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible |
| Windows 7 (32-bit) | Certified | Compatible | Certified | Certified |
| Windows 07 (64-bit) | Certified | Compatible | Certified | Certified |
Apple Mac OS
| Safari 5.1 | Safari 5.0 | Safari 4.0 | Firefox (Final Release Channel) | Chrome (Stable Channel) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac OSX 10.6 "Snow Leopard" | Certified | Certified | Compatible | Certified | Certified |
| Mac OSX 10.7 "Lion" | Certified | Unsupported | Unsupported | Certified | Certified |
- note: Firefox 8 and Mac OS are not compatible with the drag and drop functions on Blackboard Learn.
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).
