Minimum Requirements of Your Computer System
Computing and Internet Access Requirements
To participate in Chemeketa Online courses, students are expected to be familiar with computers and the Internet. Chemeketa Online students must have access to the following equipment:
- Your Computer
- A PC running Windows 2000 or newer OR a Macintosh running OS X. (Other Operating Systems may work as well, as long as they can run an appropriate browser. However, the eLearn Help Desk and Student Support Desk will not be able to support these systems).
- 512 Mb RAM (1 GB highly recommended) and at least 200 MB of available disk space for assignments.
- A modem or other device capable of connecting to the internet at a speed of at least 56 kbps. A broadband connection (DSL or Cable Modem) highly recommended.
- Please Note: Certain MATH classes utilize MyMathLab software which is currently WINDOWS-ONLY. Please be aware of this if you only have access to Macintosh systems.
- Internet / Browser
- An ISP (Internet Service Provider). A high-speed connection is best, if available in your area and is affordable.
- An internet browser installed on your computer.The following browsers are supported by the software we use to deliver online courses: Internet Explorer 6, and 7 and Firefox. For Mac OS, use Safari. Other Internet browsers may work but are not currently supported.
Note: It is recommended that you not use AOL's browser. If you are using AOL as your ISP, it is recommended that once you are connected to the Internet that you minimize your AOL browser, and then open up a different, more compatible browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
- Other Software
- An Email account and a word processing software program
- A sound card and speakers are required for some courses
- Current virus software must be installed and kept up to date
- Some classes may have specific class requirements for additional software.
- For example, CIS-101 will always use the current version of Microsoft Office that the college supports.
- Some of these requirements may be listed on the course information page.
Note that students are responsible for their own software and equipment maintenance and setup.
