To participate in a CSUN online course, students should be familiar with computers and the Internet. Online students should have the following:

• A CSUN email account is mandatory for logging on to WebCT.
• A PC with a Pentium (or equivalent processor at 166 Mhz or better) or Macintosh system 7.5 or better
  
• A modem or other device capable of connecting to the Internet at a speed of 28.8 kbps (56K or higher is recommended)
  
• An Internet Service Provider (ISP). NOTE: Users of AOL must use Netscape as their browser.
  
• PC--Microsoft IE 5.0, 5.5, 6.0
  Mac users-Microsoft IE 5.1 (OS 9.x and OS X.1) and 5.2 (OS X.2).
  Mac and PC--Netscape 6..x and 7.x 
  (Note: you cannot log on to WebCT with other versions of Netscape or Microsoft IE)
  
• Java and Javascript must be enabled in your browser
  
• Word processing software, for example, MS Word or Corel WordPerfect.
  
• A sound card and speakers may be useful for some sites that you may visit.
  
• Current virus software should be installed and kept up to date.
  
• You should have the following Multimedia Plug-ins, but if you don't you can download them for free:
  Macromedia Flash
  QuickTime Player
  Shockwave
  
  NOTE: Don't make changes to your system, until, or unless, you discover some course links that do not work.