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
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Windows XP
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Windows XP
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Computer
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Pentium III or higher
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Pentium IV
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Pentium IV
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RAM
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256 MB Minimum;
512 MB recommended
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512 MB
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512 MB
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Hard drive
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20 GB
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40 GB
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80 GB
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CD-ROM drive
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Yes
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CD Writer / DVD Player Combo
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CD Writer & DVD Player
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Modem
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56K, cable, or DSL
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56K, cable, or DSL
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56K, cable, or DSL
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Sound card
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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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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14” or larger
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Printer
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Ink jet or laser; Color or black & white
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Ink jet or laser; Color or black & white
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Ink jet or laser; Color or black & white
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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 2003
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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 2005 or 2006
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Symantec Corporation
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Protection against computer viruses, worms, etc.
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PKZIP for Windows or WinZip or WinRaR
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PKWare, Inc.
WinZip Computing
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File compression/extraction and archiving (storage) software. Allows you to send multiple documents as a single file attachment. Decreases size of most files for faster e-mail transmission
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
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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 6.0
Netscape 7.2
Mozilla 1.3 - 1.7
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Internet service provider
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Yes
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Internet access
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Dial-up, 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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