Technical Information
Before you enroll in a course, make sure you have access to a computer and Internet connection that meet the requirements.
Some eCampus courses have specific technical requirements in addition to the general requirements listed below. Check course descriptions and course information pages for details.
- Browsers and plugins
- Operating system requirements
- Hardware specifications
- Internet connection requirements
- Firewalls
- Technical Help
- How-to's and tutorials
Looking for a computer?
- SPC's computer labs and Learning Support Commons have computers available for student use. Visit the SPC campus nearest you or contact information@spcollege.edu for computer lab hours.
- If you don't live near an SPC campus, check with your local public library or any cybercafés in your area.
- To explore purchasing a new computer of your own, check out discounts available at SPC's Computer Connection.
Browsers and Plugins
| Platform | Recommended Browsers | Other Options |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Microsoft's Internet Explorer 10 Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome |
Internet Explorer 9 |
| Macintosh |
Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome |
Safari |
Operating System Requirements
| Platform | System requirement |
|---|---|
|
Windows |
Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 |
|
Apple Macintosh |
OS 10.4 or higher |
Hardware Specifications
| Platform | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Pentium IV with 3 gigahertz processor and 1 gigabyte of RAM Monitor Sound card |
Duo Core with a 2 gigahertz processor and 1 gigabyte of RAM Monitor Sound card |
|
Macintosh |
Intel Core Solo 1.6 gigahertz with 1 gigabyte of RAM Monitor Sound card |
Intel Duo Core with 2 gigabyte of RAM Monitor Sound card |
ANGEL System Requirements Check
The ANGEL System Requirements Check is available on the ANGEL homepage. The check should accurately identify required programs or Plugins and provide download links.
Internet connection requirements
Some course features, such as video segments, may load slowly or incompletely when a dial-up connection is used. In addition, some courses require a cable connection for certain assignments. Check the course description and course information page for specific requirements before you enroll.
Firewalls
If you plan to access your online course from an office that has a firewall, you may have difficulty with the course software program, ANGEL. Contact your company's Information Systems department and discuss the issue with them. Make sure you have any problems solved before the course begins.
If the firewall problem can't be solved, you may want to consider using a computer at another location to take your course. (See options listed above.)
Need help?
For additional technical information and support, go to the Technical Help page.
