Computer System and Course Requirements

In order to access Blackboard, or to take an online course, you will need to meet the following minimum computer requirements:

PC System Requirements

  • 1 GHz Intel Pentium III processor or higher
  • 2 GB of available disk space or higher
  • 1 Gig of RAM or higher
  • CD-ROM
  • Sound card with speakers
  • Microphone
  • Video adapter and monitor with 1024x768 or higher resolution
  • Video card with high color (16 bit) capability or better
  • Keyboard and Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Highly Recommended – High Speed Internet Access (Cable, DSL, or FIOS)
    • Minimum - Modem with a speed of 56Kbps

MAC System Requirements

  • 32 or 64 bit new Intel Based iMAC, Mini Mac, MAC Pro, MacBook or MacBook Pro
  • 32 bit display adapter
  • 2 Gigs of available disk space or higher
  • 1 Gig of RAM (2Gigs Recommended)
  • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
  • Sound card with speakers or headphones
  • Microphone
  • Video adapter and monitor with 1024x768 or higher resolution
  • Keyboard and Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Highly Recommended – High Speed Internet Access (Cable, DSL, or FIOS)
    • Minimum - Modem with a speed of 56Kbps

Software Requirements

Course-Specific Software Requirements

All of the following software programs listed below with the noted exceptions will be available through our online virtual lab for students taking online courses. Accessing the virtual lab is slower than having the software installed on your own computer and requires a high speed internet connection. Student versions of most of the software listed are available for purchase at: http://bookstore.berkeleycollege.edu/.

Instructions for connecting to the Online Virtual Lab: Virtual Lab Instructions

ACC 255 – COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ACC

  • Quickbooks Online (Web Version)

BUS 250 – COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS

  • Microsoft Project 2010

CIS104 – COMPUTER ESSENTIALS

  • Word 2010

CIS120 – SPREADSHEETS AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS

  • Excel 2010 and Access 2010

CIS125 – GRAPHICAL BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS AND INTEGRATION

  • PowerPoint 2010
  • Excel 2010
  • Access 2010
  • Word 2010
  • Outlook 2010

CIS201 – ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS

  • Excel 2010

CIS203 – ADVANCED DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

  • Access 2010

CIS212 – MULTIMEDIA AND BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS

  • PowerPoint 2010

CIS 215 – Computer Applications

  • Word 2010
  • Excel 2010
  • PowerPoint 2010
  • Access 2010

CIS 233 – Web Design I

  • Notepad V.5.1
  • Textpad V. 5.2.0
  • Windows Media Player 11
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
  • Adobe Photoshop CS5
  • Fireworks CS5
  • Flash CS5 Professional

CIS 234 – Web Design II

  • Notepad V.5.1
  • Textpad V. 5.2.0
  • Windows Media Player 11
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
  • Adobe Photoshop CS5
  • Fireworks CS5
  • Flash CS5 Professional

CIS 235 – Web Design III

  • Notepad V.5.1,
  • Textpad V. 5.2.0
  • Windows Media Player 11
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
  • Adobe Photoshop CS5
  • Fireworks CS5
  • Flash CS5 Professional

CIS 241 – Graphic Development

  • Adobe Photoshop CS5

ENG – All courses

  • Windows Media Player 11  

ENG115 – Public Speaking

  • WebCam

FAS 250 – Computer Applications in Fashion Industry

  • Adobe Photoshop CS5
  • JDA Merchandising – Enterprise Planning V7.4.1

FAS 255 – Product Life Cycle Planning

  • Adobe Photoshop CS5
  • JDA Merchandising – Enterprise Planning V7.4.1

FIN 250 – Computer Applications in FS

  • Business Plan Maker Software

HEA 255 – Computer Application in HS

  • Medisoft Advance Patient Accounting (included with the text)

MAT 215 – Statistics I

  • Hawkes Discovering Statistics (included with the text)

MGT 425 – Management Simulation

  • Service Sim (Web Version)
  • PharmaSim (Web Version)

MKT 250 – Computer Applications in Marketing

  • Word 2010
  • Excel 2010
  • PowerPoint 2010
  • Project 2010

 

If you have any questions regarding the computer requirements, please contact the Help Desk at 973-278-5400 x1540 or e-mail helpdesk@BerkeleyCollege.edu.