Bachelor's Degree Completion Program Hardware/Software Requirements

Technology Requirements

• Computer: regular access to a PC or MAC computer with a minimum of 64 MB RAM.
• System: system platform of Windows 95 or newer, MAC OS 8 or newer, or Linux.
• Internet: dependable access with 56K or better modem.
• Web browser: Internet explorer 6 or newer, Firefox 2 or newer, Netscape 8 or newer, Sarafi 2 or newer, Opera 8 or newer or equivalent.
• Faculty will use the BSU email addresses.
• The ability to use a browser to navigate the Web, the ability to navigate among multiple open windows and the ability to open, close and save files and attachments.
• A Blackboard User Account. When you register for a course, a Boise State Blackboard Administrator will automatically create your account. Your username will be your BroncoWeb login ID. Your password will be your BroncoWeb password.
• Any additional requirements as requested and specified by the course instructor, such as access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat Reader, Real Player or other specialized hardware or software.

Description of Course Delivery Method

Courses will be delivered via Blackboard. Blackboard is a Web-based course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Blackboard enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, online quizzes, an academic resource center and more. For more information, please visit http://blackboard.boisestate.edu/