Basic computer requirements and competencies for students:

PC: Windows XP or Vista	MacIntosh OS.x;10.2 or higher
Processor: 800Mhz 32-bit or 64-bit (x64)	Processor: Power MacIntosh G4 or higher
Hard-Drive: 20 GB HD	Hard-Drive: 20 GB HD
System Memory: 512MB RAM or higher	System Memory: 512MB RAM or higher
Drive:  CD ROM 16x	Drive:  CD ROM 16x
Screen Resolution set to 1024 x 768	Screen Resolution set to 1024 x 768
Modem 56.6 KB or High Speed Internet connection* (*recommended)	Modem 56.6 KB or High Speed Internet connection*(*recommended)
Internet Service Provider (ISP)	Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Anti-Virus software required	Anti-Virus software required
Only ONE version of Java  - removing others	Only ONE version of Java  - removing others
Browser Information Internet Explorer 6 or 7; Firefox 1.5 or 2	Browser Information Firefox 1; Safari 1.3, 2 or 3
Plug-Ins (check with your instructor for requirements): Windows Media Player 9 or 10 Real Player Quick Time Shockwave Flash Adobe Reader	Plug-Ins (check with your instructor for requirements): Windows Media Player 9 or 10 Real Player Quick Time Shockwave Flash Adobe Reader

Computer Skills	Troubleshooting	Internet Skills	Word Processing Skills
Start up/ exit computer system	Clean, protect and care for disks	Connect to the Internet or online service	Enter, edit, name, rename, copy and move text
Create, identify, use icons, menus, windows	Clean all parts of computer, printer and peripherals	Understand and use email: compose, edit, revise, send, read, respond, forward, attach files	Copy and move block of text information
Begin applications and create documents	Prepare backup copies of key applications and documents	Ability to access and utilize information available on the Internet	Ability to change document formats and style: layout, margins, spacing, fonts, tabs
Understand printing options	Utilize self-help resources to correct hardware and printing difficulties	Obtain an account for an ISP or be able to access Internet	Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage
Ability to use CDs, DVS, etc	Install and upgrade applications	Connect a modem, telephone line and cable line for access	Insert page numbers, breaks, lines
Initialize, name and rename disks	Keep proper operating environment for equipment	Install and configure telecommunication software
Copy documents from hard-drive to disk and reverse	Protect computer from viruses and spyware	Create and use email addresses for electronic mail
Create, Name, rename folders/ subdirectories	Get technical assistance and resources from your ISP
Open, work with multiple applications simultaneously
Open, save place documents in folders and subfolders