Courses at FIU that utilize the Internet are developed using the Web Course Tools software (WebCT). We will be using WebCT Campus Edition 4.1 (CE 4.1) in the Spring 2005 semester.

Browser Requirements:
You should only use the fully released version of Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or higher. If you currently have AOL or MSN as your browser, you will need to download and install a fully released version of Internet Explorer. You can use AOL or MSN as your Internet Service Provider, but use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher as your browser.

Hardware and Software Requirements:
Students must have the following in order to participate in an online course:
Personal Computer that is an IBM or compatible
Internet Service Provider
FIU E-mail account
Internet Browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Adobe Acrobat
Anti-virus software (McAfee or Norton)

Recommended personal computer profile:
Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP
Pentium 300 or faster
64MB of RAM (128MB recommended)
6Gb hard drive (50MB or more of free disc space)
CD-ROM and a 3.5" floppy drive
56 Kbps v.90 modem (DSL recommended)
Sound Card Speakers