Distance Learning

Hardware and Software Requirements

Requirements
To take a Web-based class, students are expected to provide their own:

Southeast Technical College strongly recommends that your computer exceed all minimum requirements to optimize your educational experience. It is further expected that equipment is in working order throughout the term.

Software Requirements

Some software is also required for each online course, and students are expected to be able to use the software on a basic level.

  1. Word processing
  2. Spreadsheet
  3. Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition (for ADMS, COMC & COMP courses):
    1. Southeast Technical College has negotiated special pricing for students with Microsoft and other software publishers. (e.g., Office (professional Edition) is only $92.70). Use the link below to access special savings on software.
    2. Most of the software can also be accessed via Terminal Services, but a fast Internet Connection is required (LAN, T1, etc.). Please check with the instructor.
  4. Some courses require very specific software. See the Course Table for specific requirements.
  5. The college's computers do not have the software needed for all online courses. The student is expected to have the software on their computers.

 

Special savings on Microsoft software

Hardware Requirements

  1. Computer:
    1. Windows XP or later  
    2. 1.0 GHz or faster processor
    3. 512 or more megabytes of RAM
    4. Sound card and speakers
    5. CD-ROM or DVD drive
    6. Monitor capable of 16-bit color or better
  2. Internet:
    1. DSL or Cable connection through an Internet Service provider (ISP)
    2. AOL may require special set up with AOL tech support
  3. Web browser & several, free Web browser plug-ins

 

D2L Requirements

Component

Required

Recommended

Browser
(Windows)

Netscape Navigator 4.7, 6.0 up to and including version 7.2
Internet Explorer 6.0 - 7.0
Mozilla 1.3 > 1.7.x

Internet Explorer 6.0
Netscape Navigator 7.1 or higher
www.Mozilla.com
channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

Browser
(Mac)

Netscape Navigator 6.0 up to and including version 7.2
Mozilla 1.3 > 1.7. x

Mozilla 1.3 > 1.7. x
www.Mozilla.com
channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers

Browser
(Linux)

Mozilla 1.3 > 1.7. x

Mozilla 1.3 > 1.7. x
http://www.mozilla.com/
channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers

Video

SVGA monitor
** set at a minimum
resolution of 800 x 600 **

Resolution of 1024x768 or higher

Internet
Speed

Internet
access

DSL or Cable

Java Script

Enabled

Enabled

Cookies

Enabled

Enabled

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