Independent Study Program (ISP)
Technical Information
Question: What are the technical system requirements needed to complete my courses?
Answer:
Before You Begin: Technical Information
Based on which option you choose to take IS course (downloadable materials or interactive web-based version if available, tables below provide the system requirements for successful accessing and viewing materials.
System Requirements
For IS Courses hosted on EMI Learning Site**
| Operating System | Browser Type and Version | Download Plug-ins* | Pop-up Blocker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Windows (XP, 2000 or above) |
MS Office Viewer (Word, PPT, Excel etc.) |
||
Mac (OS X) |
For IS Courses on Host Site
| Operating System | Browser Type and Version | Download Plug-ins* | Pop-up Blocker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Windows (XP, 2000 or above) |
Please Note:
** For iMac and dial-up users, it is encouraged to use this option to access course materials.
* Plug-ins are free downloads.
* If you have accessibility problems viewing any PDF document on these pages, go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/access_onlinetools.html and use the online conversion tools to obtain the document in text format.
Download directions are also available with each course. It is recommended that the user download the course material files and view them off-line at their convenience, saving time and money for Internet connect charges.
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