Computer Requirements

Most online courses at Campbellsville University use a program called Moodle to provide password-protected access to online courses via the Internet. Online courses require an Internet connection.  Moodle courses require modern computer hardware and a supported web browser. A broadband (DSL or cable) Internet connection is required. 

Computers for CU student use are available at computer labs and some student lounges on the main campus and extension centers. 

If you are taking a course using the Moodle system, please read on to ensure that your computer is ready to access your course before the term begins.

For all browsers you will need to have JavaScript, Java, Cascading Style Sheets, and Cookies enabled (turned on) and pop-up blockers turned off when using Moodle.

In order to participate in an online class from home, your system will need to meet the following operating system and browser requirements.  Computer hardware capable of running these operating systems should have no problems accessing Moodle.


Moodle Compatible Browsers
Minimum Computer Requirements
Suggested Software Packages

 

Moodle Compatible Browsers

Term Definition
Certified fully tested and supported
Compatible key application areas tested
Not tested specified Browser is not supported for the Operating System


Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Web Browsers

  Internet Explorer® 8 Internet Explorer 7 Firefox 3.6
 		Firefox 3.5
Firefox 3.0
Windows® XP (32-bit)
Compatible Compatible Provisional Certified Compatible
Windows Vista® (32-bit)
Certified
Compatible
Provisional Certified Compatible
Windows Vista (64-bit)
Compatible Compatible
Provisional Compatible Compatible
Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Provisional Unsupported Provisional Provisional Unsupported

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 
Firefox 3.0
Firefox 3.5

Apple® Safari® Web Browsers

Mac OSX 10.4 "Tiger®"
Certified Compatible Provisional Certified 
Compatible
Mac OSX 10.5 "Leopard®"
Certified Compatible Provisional Certified Compatible
Mac OSX 10.6 "Snow Leopard®"
Provisional Unsupported Provisional Provisional Provisional

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Safari 3.0
Safari 4.0
Firefox 3.0
Firefox 3.5

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Minimum Computer Requirements

These requirements refer specifically to your computer hardware. Remember, it is OK if you satisfy or exceed the "Recommended" settings. "Minimum requirements" are meant for basic use of Moodle. If you require any additional plug-in software applications, always check with the appropriate vendors as the "minimum requirements" may change.

You should also check with your instructor for any other hardware/software requirements specific to your course.

PC/Windows Macintosh
Operating System Windows XP, VISTA MacOS 10.4,  MacOS 10.5
Processor 400 MHz Intel Pentium II processor, or equivalent 300 MHz PowerPC G3 processor
RAM 64MB 64MB
Free Disk Space 150MB 50MB
Internet Connection

56 kbps Dialup Modem

 56 kbps Dialup Modem
Monitor Resolution 800 x 600 800 x 600
Audio (Sound) Card 16-bit sound card 16-bit sound card
Video Card 16 MB VRAM with 65,000 colors or 16-bit Virtual memory turned on and allocated to at least 64 MB

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Suggested Software Packages

PC/Windows Macintosh
Internet Browser

Windows XP

  • Internet Explorer  7.0, 8.0
  • Firefox 3.0, 3.5 

Windows Vista

  • Internet Explorer  7.0, 8.0
  • Firefox 3.0, 3.5
 Mac OS X
  • Safari 3.0, 4.0
  • Firefox 3.0, 3.5
Video
Player		 Windows Media Player 11
Real Player 10 Basic Player		 Windows Media Player 9
Real Player 10 Basic Player
PDF file Reader Acrobat Reader 9.0 Acrobat Reader 9.0
Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint Microsoft Office Recommended or any that allows you to save documents in rich text format Microsoft Office
Recommended or any that allows you to save documents in rich text format
PowerPoint Viewer

If you don't have PowerPoint. It allows you to view and print PowerPoint slides. - Freeware

 If you don't have PowerPoint. It allows you to view and print PowerPoint slides. - Freeware
Antivirus If you are enrolled in an online class, you should maintain current anti-virus protection. When you send a file, or when you open a file sent by someone else, a virus may be present without your knowledge. Several reasonably priced anti-virus software packages are available. Two good antivirus protection software are Symantec and McAfee. You can also use AVG, a free and reliable antivirus software If you are enrolled in an online class, you should maintain current anti-virus protection. When you send a file, or when you open a file sent by someone else, a virus may be present without your knowledge. Several reasonably priced anti-virus software packages are available. Two good antivirus protection software are Symantec and McAfee.
Spyware Anti-spyware and anti-adware packages are highly recommended. A suggested freeware package is Ad-Aware SE. It is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components. Anti-spyware and anti-adware packages are highly recommended. A suggested anti-spyware package is MacScan.
Firewall A firewall is essential for DSL and cable modem users. It increases security for any computer connected to the Internet, including dial-up connections. A firewall is essential for DSL and cable modem users. It increases security for any computer connected to the Internet, including dial-up connections.

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