Internet Course Requirements
What do you need to take
this Internet class?
You
will need access to a computer connected to the Internet and use an e-mail account provided by WWCC.
You may use your computer at home, in the College
residence halls if you live on campus, in any of the College computer labs
if you are living in Rock Springs or Green River, or on any public computer
that has the appropriate software, such as at local libraries or at WWCC
Outreach sites. To give first-time users a running start, we have a
Blackboard Tutorial
Course available online
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Web Browser |
PC Users
 Internet
Explorer 6 & Java 1.4.2+Plugin
Netscape
7.1
Mac Users
Safari
& Java 1.4.2+Plugin
Netscape
7.1
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Operating System |
PC Users
The minimum operating system needed is
Windows 2000/XP or higher (Make sure you have installed
all of the Critical Updates from Microsoft Windows Update)
Mac Users
The minimum operating system needed is
Mac OS 10.3.5 or higher.
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Hardware Requirements |
PC: 200Mhz+processor, 800x600 monitor (1024x768 recommended,
56k modem or better. Mac: G3, 800x600 monitor (1024x768
recommended), 56k modem. |
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Word Processing Software |
MS Word 2000 or higher. Instructors cannot open Word
Perfect or Works documents (.wpd
or .wks formats) |
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Word Processing Skills? |
For all courses, you must understand how to do basic writing in
Word, such as how to use spell checker, grammar checker, and basic
formatting (bold,
italics, underline, fonts, etc).
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E-mail account |
You must use your WWCC e-mail account. All WWCC credit
students are given an e-mail account through CampusCruiser. Contact
the IT Help Desk at (307) 382-1676 to learn how to access your account.
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Antivirus Software |
It is strongly recommended to have antivirus protection.
Many Internet providers offer this service, but you should have
software installed locally on your home computer. Viruses
could come not only from Internet sites and e-mail, but also from an infected
file saved onto a floppy disk, zip disk, CD, etc.
There are several good programs out there. Two of the
best-known ones are
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus and
McAfee VirusScan.
Symantec offers a
free 15-day
trial with the product and detailed online virus
information at their
Security Response site. |
How Do You Enroll?
You register through the College by coming into the Office of
Enrollment Services on the Rock Springs Campus, the Green River Center
office, any WWCC outreach site office or by calling with a credit card to
complete your registration. Online registration is also available by
going to the WWCC
Admissions and Registration page
How Do You Access the Course
Materials?
You will receive a letter in the mail from the Distance Education
Department with your username and password for your Internet Course and
your Campus Cruiser email. If you have not received your login
information or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please see
below for Tech Support information.
How Do You Reach Tech
Support?
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties or need platform support,
do not hesitate to contact an IT
Customer Service Assistant at 307-382-1676. Out-of-area students may call
using our toll free number 1-800-220-1480.
Tech Support email
helpdesk@wwcc.wy.edu
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