Technical Requirements
To enroll in UBOnline courses, students must possess basic computer skills: finding, opening, saving, printing, and managing files. Additionally, students must know how to navigate, perform simple searches, and save (or download) online files using a current web browser.
UBOnline students need a computer that meets (or exceeds) the following specifications:
Hardware
- Pentium 200 MHz processor
- 64 MB of RAM
- 56K or faster modem
- Sound card and speakers
- Color monitor with at least 800 x 600 resolution
Software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer (7.0 or higher) or Firefox 3.0 for PC and Macintosh
- Microsoft Office 97 suite (or higher)
- Up-to-date anti-virus software (e.g., Norton, McAfee, etc.)
- Adobe Reader
Other
- Internet connection
- UB e-mail account
- Fax access (on occasion)
- Printer access (on occasion)