Computer Requirements - Specifics

Computer Requirements:

As you start the distance nurse practitioner program you want to make an investment in your computer. You will want the highest quality computer that you can afford. The following are the minimum requirements for your computer access to the program:

• The most important component is a high quality Internet connection. A high speed internet connection with upload and download speeds of at least 384K is required regardless of computer setup. Note that dial-up modems are not acceptable. Please check to see what is available in your area and the associated costs.
• IBM compatible with XP SP2
• Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor E6700 (4MB L2 Cache,2.66GHz,1066
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 MB video memory
• 2 GB available hard drive space
• NIC (Network Interface Card) that can run at 100 MBPS full duplex
• SVGA Display (800x600) 16-bit color or higher. Monitor size is up to the individual but we recommend at least 21" for ease of viewing multiple individuals during conferencing.
• Speakers and sound card are required.
• If you are selected for the program you will also need to purchase a high quality webcam (specifications will be provided) and Polycom PVX desktop videoconferencing software. The total price for these two items is approximately $250.00. You will also need to purchase Adobe Acrobat Professional for Students and Microsoft Office Professional. Both of these programs are available through the University of Utah's Office of Software Licensing for admitted students. Other software may be required for individual courses.

WebCT Requirements

1. The following browsers and their versions are supported by WebCT:
PC:
• Internet Explorer: v6.0 SP1; v6.0 SP2 (XP SP2)
• Netscape: v7.2
• Firefox: v1.0, v1.5
• Mozilla: v1.7
• AOL: v9
MAC:
• Safari: v1.2, v1.3, v2.0 see note 2 (OS X only)
• Firefox: v1.0 (OS X only)
• Mozilla: v1.7 (OS X only)
2. WebCT uses Java 2 Runtime Environment version 1.5.0_06 (Sun Microsystems Inc.) To download this version, do the following:
• Go to http://www.java.com
• Click on the Manual Download option (under the larger Download Now link).
• Click on the first item in the list (on [Download]): Windows (Online Installation) [Download].
• Open the downloaded .exe file and follow the instructions.
3. WebCT takes advantage of pop-up windows as a powerful way to deliver content in an organized fashion. Please enable your pop-up blocker when using WebCT. You can go to your blocker settings in your menu bar and add webct.utah.edu as a trusted site to received pop-ups from.
4. Almost every part of WebCT relies on JavaScript for the ability to generate interactive web pages. You must have JavaScript enabled to do anything in WebCT. This can also be accessed through the menu bar of the browser and it's usually under Tools> Internet Options> Security.