Internet Course Requirement Information:

1. Personal Capability Requirements:
   Students taking an Internet course at Surry Community College are required to have basic computer skills.
   • Office 2007 Applications
   • Knowledge of navigating & conducting information searches within the World Wide Web
   • Able to identify file types
   • Fundamental awareness of common computing terms
   • Familiar with your own hardware, software, and operating system environment
   • Knowledge of the procedures for sending/receiving e-mail and e-mail with attached files
   
   
2. Hardware Requirements:
   The following are minimal system requirements to take an on-line course.
   • Pentium IV or faster
   • SVGA monitor w/8 MB of video RAM
   • Sound card and speakers
   • Windows XP operating system or newer version
   • 56K Modem
   • Printer
   • CD-ROM Drive
   
   
3. Software Requirements:
   The following are minimal system requirements to take an on-line course.
   • Word processing package - Office 2007
   • Use a SCC free web-based E-mail account
   • Internet Explorer version 7.0  or higher
   • Acrobat Reader (Free Download)
   • Other software that may be required to complete the course - See course syllabus for more information
   
   
4. Internet Service Requirements:
   The greatest single challenge for students taking on-line courses is obtaining the services of a reliable Internet Provider. If you are unsure about Internet providers in your area, contact a friend or local computer dealer.