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TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
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Students enrolling in the online format of the Degree Completion Program will need access to a computer, an Internet connection, and certain software. Check out the specifics listed below to determine whether or not your current computer is sufficient. If you are purchasing a new computer (Windows or Macintosh), follow the specifications listed below, install Microsoft Office and the Essential IVP Reference Collection, download Adobe Reader, and sign up for an Internet service provider and you will be ready to begin.
Necessary Computer Skills
The program assumes the following computer skills: the student will know how to (1) create a document in Microsoft Word, attach it to an email message, and send it, (2) use a web browser, (3) download and opening various files such as .pdf, Word, and PowerPoint, and (3) send and receive email.
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Computer Hardware |
Internet Connection |
Software |
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COMPUTER HARDWARE
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Windows
Pentium II
(Recommended: Pentium III or above)
128 MB RAM
(Recommended: 256 MB)
Windows 98
(Recommended: Windows 2000 / XP)
CD-ROM drive
10 GB hard disk space
(Recommended: 20 GB)
Dialup 56K Modem
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Macintosh
Any G4 or G5 Macintosh
(iMac, iBook, eMac, PowerBook, or Power Mac)
OS X 10.3 or higher
256 MB RAM
(1 GB recommended)
10 GB hard disk space
(20 GB recommended)
Dialup 56K Modem
(Recommended: DSL / Cable high speed internet)
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INTERNET CONNECTION
The student will need some way of connecting to the Internet. There are many Internet service providers available. A comprehensive list of ISP's can be found at thelist.internet.com. A dedicated DSL, Satellite, or Cable connection is preferable but a dial-up connection using a modem and a phone line is a low-cost alternative.
SOFTWARE
Web Browser
Having an up-to-date web browser is important because it enables the use of the latest delivery technology.
Email program
A significant amount of the communication in the program is done through email. Almost any email program that works on your computer will do the job. You will be provided a Life Pacific email address when you start the program. Alternatively, you can use your existing email address (e.g. one that is supplied by your Internet provider). To avoid important program messages being treated as junk mail, tell your email program to accept items with the words “online class” or “Life Pacific” in the subject line or someone at lifepacific.edu as the sender.
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Windows: Outlook is included with Microsoft Office and works fine. |
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Macintosh: The Mail program built into OS X works well. Microsoft Entourage (included with Microsoft Office) is a good alternative. |
Microsoft Office
The student will be asked to create documents in Microsoft Word format and will need to be able to view PowerPoint presentations. The Microsoft Office package includes both of these programs as well as Excel and others depending on the platform. The student is encouraged to buy Microsoft Word if not the whole Office package.
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Windows:
Office Professional 2003 is available in a student edition for about $140 plus shipping (from e.g. www.academicsuperstore.com). A free version of Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer can be downloaded by
clicking here.
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Macintosh:
Office 2004: Mac is available in a student edition for about $140 plus shipping (from e.g. www.academicsuperstore.com).
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Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to read .pdf files. A free version can be downloaded from Adobe.
The Essential IVP Reference Collection CD-ROM
This required CD-ROM provides a basic set of high quality research tools for Biblical Studies. It includes Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Developments, Dictionary of New Testament Background, IVP Bible Background Commentary (OT and NT), New Bible Dictionary, New Bible Commentary, Hard Sayings of the Bible, Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, New Bible Atlas, New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, and the New Dictionary of Theology.
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Windows:
Available through the Life Pacific College bookstore for
about $110. |
Macintosh:
Available through the Life Pacific College bookstore for
about $110. |
Anti-virus Software
To prevent downtime and lost data related to computer viruses, it is recommended that you protect your system with anti-virus software. Commercial software is available from Norton or McAfee.
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