System Requirements for Online Courses
Hardware & Software Requirements
HIT/CIM Technical Requirements
Hardware
Computer that is three years old or less
Operating System – Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
PC – access if not primary computer (specific course software used in HIT and coding
program may not work with a MAC)
Speakers
Internet Access
DSL or cable connection
Web Browser
Internet Explorer (7.0 or higher)
Firefox (3.0 or higher)
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Reader
Macromedia Flash
Java
Plug-ins
Students can download plug-ins for specific software at below web link
www.sbcc.edu/distanceeducation/technicalrequirements
Note: Please check with course instructor and review course syllabus carefully to ensure
you have any required or recommended software and/or hardware
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