What are the minimum computer (hardware and software) requirements need in an online/hybrid course?
Requirements may vary depending on the course. Check with your instructor to see if any additional hardware (e.g. a graphics card, a CD-drive, a sound card and speakers, a disk drive or USB port, a microphone, a digital camera, a scanner, printer, etc.) and/or software (e.g. QuickTime, PowerPoint, etc.) is needed for your specific course. Click here for additional technical information.
Requirements may vary depending on the course. Check with your instructor to see if any additional hardware (e.g. a graphics card, a CD-drive, a sound card and speakers, a disk drive or USB port, a microphone, a digital camera, a scanner, printer, etc.) and/or software (e.g. QuickTime, PowerPoint, etc.) is needed for your specific course. Minimum hardware requirements for all online/hybrid courses are: 1. 486 MHz computer 2. A PC, running Windows 95, 98, 2000 or XP (Windows ME is NOT compatible) Note a Mac running System 7.5 or above may be adequate; however, some users have experienced difficulties. 3. 64MB Ram 4. 56kb modem 5. Cable or DSL connection (Preferred) 6. A method to save and back-up your work.