You may need the following applications for your online courses. Click on a link to download an application and install it to your computer.
| Downloadable Files | Functions |
|---|---|
| JAVA download based on your computer operating system, Mac or Windows, choose the according JAVA and install. | Necessary component to work with Blackboard tools such as discussions, messages, and tests. Use JAVA 1.7 version |
| Mozilla Firefox 24 (PC) Safari (Mac) | Mozilla Firefox 24 version is the compatible browser for Blackboard. It can be an alternative browser if your primary browser does not function appropriately in Blackboard. |
| Chrome (PC) | Google Chrome on PC is a compatible browser in Blackboard |
| MS Office File Converter | Open and view MS Office 2007/2010 files if you use MS Office 2003 or older version on your computer. |
| MS PowerPoint Viewer | Open and view a MS PowerPoint file if you do not have MS PowerPoint on your computer. |
| MS Excel Viewer | Open and view a MS Excel file if you do not have MS Excel on your computer. |
| Adobe Reader | Open and view a .pdf file. Some of your online class notes, syllabus, or assignments are in .pdf format. |
| Flash Player 9 for IE Flash Player 9 for Firefox | Open and view Flash files (.swf format) that are used in multimedia tutorials. In some online courses, instructions made with audio and video are mostly in .swf format. |
| PDF Converter | Convert MS Office 2007/2010 files to .pdf files. |