Technology Requirements
Minimum Computer Requirements
- 2 GHz processor
- Broadband Internet connection (>=768kbps downstream) [1]
- Windows XP or higher/Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
- Webcam (Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 or equivalent) [2]
Software Requirements
- Web browser compatible with Blackboard [3]
- Microsoft Word 2007 or newer
- Microsoft Excel 2007 or newer
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or newer
- Antivirus software
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Adobe Flash
- Apple QuickTime 7 or newer
- Windows Media Player 11 or newer
- Java 1.6.0+
- 7-Zip
Technology Policy and Guidelines
Find the LeTourneau Technology Policy and Guidelines here.
[1] Check your Internet speed at one of these sites: speakeasy.net or reviews.cnet.com
[2] It is recommended that all LETU students purchase a web camera in the event that recording videos from your computer is integrated into the course completion expectations. This is especially true for students pursuing their degrees and/or certification in a totally online format. Each course will list the camera requirements in the books section.
[3]See the browsers and operating systems supported by Blackboard:
http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=55574750
