Minimum Computer Requirements
Program Specific Requirements
| Program | Requirement |
|---|---|
|
Nursing |
Nursing recommends the Basic Windows Computer or the Basic Mac Computer. Chromebooks and tablets are not compatible with testing software. |
|
Engineering Transfer Computer Science Computer Information Technologies Electronic Engineering Technologies Computer System Engineering Technologies Mechanical Engineering Technologies |
These programs need a Robust Windows Computer. Mac computers, tablets, and ipads are not recommended. |
|
Graphic Arts |
This program recommends the Robust Mac Computers or the Robust Windows Computer. |
|
Digital Media |
This program recommends an ipad. |
|
Other departments not listed above |
These programs recommend the Basic Windows Computer and Basic Mac Computer. Chrombooks can be used for basic word processing but software cannot be loaded on a chromebook |
Windows Computer Requirements
| Basic Windows Computer | Robust Windows Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System |
Windows 10 |
Windows 10 |
| Processor |
2 GHz, Core i5 or AMD Ryzen |
3 GHz Core i5 |
| Graphics Card |
Dedicated Graphics Card, 2GB Ram minimum |
|
| Memory |
8 GB |
16 GB |
| Camera/Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
|
Hard Drive |
256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) |
256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), 500 GB recommended |
| Network |
Internal Wireless Card 802.11 a/b g/n |
Internal Wireless Card 802.11 a/b g/n |
| Software minimum |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Mac Computer Requirements
| Basic Mac computer | Robust Mac Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System |
OS 10.8 or higher |
OS 10.8 or higher |
| Processor |
Core i5 or better |
Core i5 or better |
| Graphics Card | ||
| Memory |
8 GB (16 preferred) |
16 GB |
| Camera/Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
|
Hard Drive |
256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) |
500 GB |
| Network |
Wireless Network Adapter needed |
Wireless Network Adapter needed |
| Software minimum |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Chromebook
No recommendation
Tablet
ipad pro 11" 128 GB (2020 version)
Blackboard Requirements
Ipads can be used for light reading only. Laptops or desktop recommended. Browser requirtements: Chrome 36+, Internet Explorer 11+, Edge 20+, Firefox 31+. Safari 6+ not supported. Mobile app versions of these browsers not supported. Java 7 or 8 Optional. Java runtime envionment required for collaboation tools, virtual classroom, chat, multiple file uploads, math equation editor, and sun. Adobe 11 required for Youtube videos.
Nursing Software Requirements
Sykscape reference software required. Examplify Software requirements: version 2.3.3 or greater required with 2 GB available space. No virtual cameras allowed. No phones as cameras are allowed. No headphones allowed. No virtual microphones allowed. Internet speed of 2 MPbs required. Exam ID or Exam Monitor Requirements: no virtual cameras allowed.
Personal computers are not supported by the STCC IT Department. For service you should bring the device to a reputable computer repair company or where you purchase the computer.