Information
LSC 6600 is designed in Blackboard courseware and offered nationally and internationally through Mansfield University. The course is available only with a university assigned ID and Password. The next course offering will be June 29 – August 7, 2009, as a continuing education course for an enrollment cost of $325 per person.
Computer Skills Needed
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Ability to access and navigate the Internet with a web browser
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Ability to open, save and rename files
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Ability to download and install plug-ins and required software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, anti-spyware software, Flash, and RealOne Player)
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Ability to open Adobe Acrobat documents
Minimum Technical Requirements
All Platforms
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56 Kpbs modem and Internet account
(high-speed Cable or DSL recommended) -
16-bit sound card and speakers
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128 Mb video card set at 800 x 600 resolution or higher
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 2.0, or Safari 2.0
(do NOT use the AOL Browser) -
Anti-Virus Software (e.g. Norton or McAfee)
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Anti-Spyware software (see information in an announcement from 2005)
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Free Plug-ins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Flash Player, RealOne (RealPlayer)
Windows
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1.3 GHz Pentium 4, Celeron, Core Duo, or AMD Athlon processor or higher
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256 MB of RAM (512 or more recommended, and at least 1 Gb for Vista)
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Windows XP or Vista operating system (2000 ok, but upgrade recommended)
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Microsoft Office, version 2000 or higher (2007 is the latest version for PC)
Mac
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Power Mac G4 (1.25 GHz or better)
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Mac OS X (OS 9 probably ok, but suggests old hardware)
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256 MB RAM (500 or more recommended)
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Office Mac 2001 (Office 2008 is the latest version for Mac)
Information
Blackboard provides 24x7 toll-free assistance with their courseware (1-866-766-5969). The course instructor will be available via email or phone to answer questions.
