Prior to enrolling in an online course at
City College of San Francisco, we recommend that you review
the following requirements.
| Computers |
Minimum Recommendation |
Ideal Recommendation |
| Windows computers |
Pentium II
64MB RAM
Sound card (class specific, check with your instructor)
Monitor: VGA
Windows 95 |
350+MHz
128MB RAM
Sound card
Monitor: SVGA
Windows 98 or higher |
| Macintosh computers |
200MHz
64MB RAM
MAC OS 8.1 |
350+MHz
128MB RAM
MAC OS 9.x or higher |
Computer requirements for some online
courses may exceed the minimum requirements. Please contact
your instructor for specific requirements.
| Computers |
Minimum Recommendation |
Ideal Recommendation |
| Windows and Macintosh computers |
56K Modem
Local or National ISP Read this
if you are using AOL
|
DSL or other High Speed Internet access. |
Note: A personal
computer firewall blocks certain ports that may inhibit
access to some WebCT functions such as quizzes, discussions
and email. Personal firewall should open ports 4445 and
4567 both inbound and outbound.
If you need to find an ISP (Internet Service
Provider), go to www.thelist.com
CCSF uses WebCT Version 4.1 for online classes.
You do not need to download WebCT, but you need to check
if your browser is supported by going to the Browser
Tune up Page.
To find out what version
you are using, open your browser,
For Windows: Under
the Help menu, choose About Internet Explorer (or Communicator)
For Macintosh: Under the Apple
Menu, choose About Internet Explorer (or Communicator)
Here are links to plug-ins commonly used in online courses.
Your course may use one or more of them. Consult the course
syllabus.
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
Other Plug-ins for online courses
The Java version and update that works optimally is J2SE(TM) Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 7.
Your instructor may have further requirements.
For example, if you are taking a language class, your instructor
may recommend that you have a microphone. Please send your
instructor an email to ask about further requirements.
Email addresses for online instructors are
linked from the Courses
page. Click on the name of the course you are taking. Your
instructor's email address will be listed on this page.
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Updated
05/03/2007
