Equipment and Technology Requirements

• PC Users: Windows 2000 or higher, Internet access, email address, Internet Explorer 6 or higher or Firefox 1.5 or higher.
   
• Macintosh Users: OS 10.2 or higher, Internet access, email address, Safari 1.2 or higher or FireFox 1.5 or higher.
   
• Internet Connection: All users should have a connection speed of 512K or higher (a DSL line, or a cable modem, with a speed of 512K or higher, is strongly recommended).
   
• Java must be enabled and installed. It can be downloaded from www.java.com.
   
• If you use a web-based email account such as Yahoo or Hotmail, you need to be cautious about using a junk mail filter. You also need to be sure that you do not exceed your mail quota.
   
• Pop-Up Blockers: Pop-ups must be allowed in order to use certain features of the course, such as chat, announcements and attaching files.