Technology Requirements
Franklin University encourages the use of electronic communication, technology, and computing for the purpose of instruction, administration, advancement, research, and study. Franklin’s campus network and Internet resources were designed and implemented to support and enhance the education of Franklin University students. Students are provided with technology resources in classrooms, kiosks, laboratories and via the Internet. A wide variety of applications are available, including online courseware, scientific simulations, business applications, desktop publishing software, and a variety of programming environments.
The following hardware and software requirements are applicable for all registered students:
General Technology Requirements
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
• Desktop or Laptop with 1 GHz CPU
• Monitor capable of 800 X 600 (1024 X 768 required for Office 2007)
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
• 32 MB Video RAM
• 4 GB or higher of available hard drive space
• DVD optical drive recommended
• Sound card and speakers
• Internet Connectivity, broadband required for an optimal experience
• Printer
• Headset with microphone
• USB (thumb) drive port and drive (portability of course data on Franklin University systems)
Operating System and Software Requirements:
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2
• Office 2003 required, Office 2007 recommended (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Internet browser required – the latest Microsoft Internet Explorer is recommended
• Virus protection – updated regularly with scans performed regularly
• Familiarity with firewall, pop-up blocker, and anti-spam software (if these applications are used)
• Email is provided by Franklin University
Internet Browser Plug-Ins (Latest Version):
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Reader
• Java-JS2E version (Java Runtime Environment)
• QuickTime Player
• RealPlayer
• Shockwave
• Windows Media Player
Students who choose to use applications other than those listed do so knowing that faculty will be using the software listed above. It is the student’s responsibility to create and distribute correspondence and shared files in a format that can be read by faculty and fellow classmates.
In order to use all of the Franklin supplied technology resources, students must be able to load software on the computers they will be using. Some courses may require additional software. Technology changes rapidly – as a result, these requirements are subject to change.
Special Technology Requirements
Computer and Information Science, and Health Information Systems Management majors (COMP, MIS, DCOM, HISM and ITEC) are expected to exceed the General Technology Requirements. To maximize the educational experience, Computer and Information Science students as well as Health Information Systems Management students must:
• Own a current model computer (less than 2 years of age)
• 1 GB RAM minimum (2 GB or more recommended)
• Broadband access
• 10 GB or higher of available hard drive space
Computer and Information Science students in addition to Health Information Systems Management students must be prepared to invest in additional software when necessary, and be able to install and uninstall this software without assistance.