Computer System:
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Minimum System Configuration
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Recommended Laptop Configuration
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Recommended Desktop Configuration
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Operating System
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Windows XP SP3
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Windows XP or Later
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Windows XP or Later
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Computer
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Pentium IV
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2.2 GHz Duo Core Processor
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1.8 GHz Intel Duo Core Processor
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RAM
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512 MB
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2 GB
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2 GB
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Hard drive
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80 GB
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160 GB
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160 GB
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CD-ROM drive
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CD-R/RW DVD-R/RW
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DVD+/-RW
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DVD+/-R/RW
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Modem
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Cable or DSL
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10/100 Gigabet Ethernet Card/Wireless
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10/100 Gigabet Ethernet Card
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Sound card
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Built In
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Built In
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Built In
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Speakers
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Yes
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Yes, built-in
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Yes
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Mouse
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Yes
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Yes, or touch pad
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Yes
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Monitor
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14” or larger
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Yes
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20" Flat Panel
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Backup
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External USB backup drive
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External USB backup drive
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External USB backup drive
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Required Computer Software:
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Required Software
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Software Developer
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Purpose
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Microsoft Office XP or later
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Microsoft Corporation
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Word (word processing software)
PowerPoint (presentation software)
Excel (spreadsheet and statistical analysis software)
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Norton Antivirus
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Symantec Corporation
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Protection against computer viruses, worms, etc.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 or later
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Adobe Systems
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For reading PDF documents on- and offline. This is a free download |
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Web Browser and e-mail software
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Browser: Access the Internet , course management software, and university e-mail.
E-mail software: access personal e-mail account.
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Due to the rapid advances occurring in technology and the needs of particular courses, students may be required to upgrade or buy additional software during the course of the program.
Required Internet Access:
- An Internet Service Provider (ISP); please be aware that many companies and military installations have firewalls in place that prevent access to D2L.
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Recommended
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Web browser
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Internet Explorer 8.0
Firefox 13.0.1
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Internet service provider
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Yes
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Internet access
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Cable or DSL modem
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E-mail address
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Once enrolled in a degree program, students will be provided with a University e-mail address that must be used for all school-related communication outside of the course environment.
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