Online Courses

Technical Requirements

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  • Mac or Windows computer
  • Web browser validated for use with Blackboard CE 8 (see list below)
  • 56 K or faster modem
  • Internet Service Provider
  • Pop-up blocker disabled
  • Java updated at http://java.com

You'll need one of the below validated Web browsers for use with Blackboard CE 8:

Windows
Windows XP Internet Explorer 8
Firefox (Final Release Channel) or 3.6
Windows Vista Internet Explorer 8 or 7
Firefox (Final Release Channel) or 3.6
Windows 7 Internet Explorer 8
Firefox (Final Release Channel) or 3.6
Mac OS
10.5 "Leopard" Safari 5.0, 4 or 3.2
Firefox (Final Release Channel) or 3.6
10.6 "Snow Leopard" Safari 5.0 or 4
Firefox (Final Release Channel) or 3.6

Google Chrome is not supported for use with Blackboard CE 8.

You can download Firefox (Final Release Channel) for free at:

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html

You can download Firefox 3.6 for free at:

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all-older.html

Technical requirements for Blackboard Learn 9, Atlantic Cape's new course management system being piloted in the Spring 2012 semester, can be found at: http://www.atlantic.edu/online/BBLearn9TechRequire.htm

You'll need the ability to:

  • browse the Internet
  • find, open and save files
  • download and install software
  • learn independently and manage time effectively

You'll also need:

  • to meet the prerequisites of the course (see online course description for more information about prerequisites)
  • to be an independent learner who can manage time effectively