System Requirements Technology Recommendations The University recommends that students have access to a computer that meets the following specifications: Hardware & Peripherals A processor of 1.6 GHz or faster 256MB RAM or greater 20 GB hard drive or larger Ethernet connection or 56.6 kbps modem Monitor and video card with 1024x768 or greater resolution Sound card with speakers CD ROM Inkjet or laser printer Software/Applications Operating system — Windows® or Mac OS compatible with the following software Microsoft® Office XP, 2003, 2007 (PC), Office 2004 (Mac) - including: Microsoft® Word Microsoft® Power Point® Microsoft® Excel (for selected courses) Microsoft® Project (for selected courses) Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later Adobe® Reader 6.0.1 or later Microsoft® Outlook Express 6.0 or later A current anti-virus application (updated regularly) e-mail address Internet service provider (ISP) account (preferably broadband access) For the College of Information Systems and Technology, access to additional software is required - all required software is listed on the course rEsource page. As of this catalog printing, the following software is used: Microsoft® Access (for selected courses) Microsoft® Visual Studio.NET (for selected courses) Microsoft® Visio® (for selected courses) Microsoft® SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition (for selected courses) JAVA® (for selected courses) UNIX/LINUX/Knoppix (for selected courses) Macromedia Flash Professional (for selected courses) Macromedia Dreamweaver (for selected courses) Adobe Acrobat Standard (for selected courses) Adobe PhotoShop Elements (for selected courses) For the Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner and the Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner program, we recommend the following: Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Note: If the student needs to purchase the indicated computer system, the College of IS&T recommends the student consider acquiring a portable computer (laptop or notebook) for use during classroom demonstrations. The School of Advanced Studies requires Doctoral Students to bring a laptop computer to the residencies. Once enrolled, discounts on computer hardware and software can be found in the Student Store on the http://ecampus.phoenix.edu website. Powerful access software. University of Phoenix features some of the most robust yet easy-to-use Internet software ever developed. Featuring the latest Microsoft® technology, our system enables you to log on from any Internet Service Provider, move quickly within our Web site, and complete 100% of your education online: Register Pay tuition Buy books View transfer credit status Print grade cards View degree audit summary Print demographic record Request transcripts Complete the registration survey Everything about our system is designed to make your educational experience more convenient, productive and rewarding. Complete technical support. Over the years, our online access software has proven highly effective and reliable. Most students never experience any problems. However, should a problem occur, or should you need any technical assistance whatsoever, an expert team of support professionals is available to assist you seven days a week. Simply call our Help Desk: (877)TECH-UOP (1-877-832-4867) Available 24/7° °24 hours a day/7 days a week; with the exception of major holidays.

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