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World Campus Technical Requirements
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| Operating System |
Windows 2000/XP or Vista, Mac OS X 10.2 or higher (10.3 or higher recommended) |
| Processor |
1 GHz or higher |
| Memory |
256 MB of RAM |
| Hard Drive Space |
500 MB free disk space |
| Browser |
Mac OS X: Firefox (current version)
Windows: Firefox (current version)
Note: Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled.
Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new
windows from Penn State web sites.
Due to nonstandard
handling of CSS, JavaScript and caching, we do not recommend using
Internet Explorer 6 as your browser. If a student must use
Internet Explorer, they should use version 7.0+, and Active X
plug-ins MUST be enabled |
| Plug-ins |
Adobe Reader [Download from Adobe]
Flash Player [Download from Adobe]
Students should have the ability to install other web browser
plugins as needed (ie Adobe connect browser plug-in)
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| Additional Software |
Microsoft Office
iTunes/Quicktime |
| Internet Connection |
Broadband (cable or DSL) connection required |
| Printer |
Access to graphics-capable printer |
| DVD-ROM |
Required |
| Sound Card, Microphone, and Speakers |
Required |
| Monitor |
Monitor (Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution) |
| Additional Hardware |
It is a requirement for this online program that students have
ready access to a document scanner that allows for the creation of PDF
files, which will enable students to submit handwritten homework and exams
in several of the mathematics-based courses. |