WHAT COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONLINE COURSES?
• Since this course is accessed entirely online, it is important that you have sufficient computer skills and updated equipment to be able to utilize a number of software programs, including word processing programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, WordPerfect), email, Adobe Acrobat Reader (to access online articles and reading materials), be comfortable browsing the Internet (using Internet Explorer, Netscape or Firefox), and Windows Media Player. • Minimum Hardware and connectivity requirements: Computer and processor Personal computer with a 400-megahertz (MHz) or higher processor Memory 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or above recommended Hard disk 2 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space (Hard disk usage will vary depending on configuration; custom installation choices may require more or less hard disk space.) Operating system Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Display Supe