Health Sciences & Technology Academy
 Class Session Outline  Assignment Details
West Virginia University
College of Human Resources & Education

CI 692J: Public Health Applications for Science Instruction

Technology Needs.

This course is delivered partially on-line through the use of email, on-line readings, on-line discussion folders in WebCT VISTA , and a course web site.

This course was designed to be viewed at a resolution of 1024 X 768 and either 16 or 32 bit color. If you are viewing this course at a lower resolution you should reset your display preferences to avoid excessive scrolling in the content section.

You will need Adobe Acrobat® Reader (Viewer) software so you can view portable document files (.pdf). You can download a free copy of this reader at the Adobe web site: http://www.adobe.com/

When you are using the VISTA discussion folders: Certain pop-up and ad blocking programs may interfere with interactive features. You should deactivate these programs while working in this course website or you will not be able to complete numerous assignments or use most course tools. Popup / Ad blocking programs are often found in antivirus and isp software. If you are unsure about where these features are located on your system please refer to software manuals or call your internet service provider.

You may have trouble using VISTA if you do not have version 1.4.2_7 through 1.4.2_9 of the Java plug in. Check that you have one of these versions (e.g., 1.4.2_7) of the Java plugin. If you are in doubt go to the Java website and download one of these versions. VISTA contains several features that will not operate properly if you are using an outdated version of java.

Hardware, skills and other software you will need in taking this course are outlined below:

  • A computer that has sufficient memory and speed to facilitate learning/communicating in an on-line environment

  • Web browser, Internet access (broadband is better than dial-up)

  • Reliable email account outside of private mail in VISTA

  • Current Virus Protection software.

  • Word Processing software and access to a computer with Excel ® and PowerPoint ® software.

  • The skills to word process, develop folders and save files therein, use a web browser, search the Internet, do email (includes attaching your own files and opening and saving files sent to you), and open/read/navigate PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobe Acobat files.
  • Although this course does not required that you view video and listen to audio, some of the web sites that visit may contain these types of files. Links to free versions of three software programs are provided below (Windows does not work on a MacIntosh):

    RealPlayer™

    QuickTime™

    Windows Media Player™

    Computer Technology Assistance for VISTA :

    If you experience computer technology problems in association with this course EXCEPT for using VISTA, you may email Sohail, HSTA Graduate Assistant, (skhan at hsc dot wvu dot edu) or call him (1-800-345 4637), and he will attempt to assist you during his office hours: 8:15 am to 3:30 pm Tue & Thur. Instructions are provided in this course about using the VISTA discussion folders. If you experience a problem is in using VISTA, you should contact the WVU Office of Instructional Technology help desk via phone 304 293-4444 ext. 1 or by email at OIThelp@mail.wvu.edu . Please understand that these resources cannot always resolve your problem.

Your Email:

It is very important that you provide your instructor with the complete address for the ONE email account you will use for this course, check your email at least twice a week, and respond as requested to the instructor's email.

 

 

Last Updated by Jim Rye on September 13, 2005