COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
HARDWARE AND PERIPHERALS
Students need access to a computer with the following features:
| Feature | Specification Required |
|---|---|
| Processor: | 2 GHZ or Faster ( Generation 4 or Greater) |
| RAM: | 4 GB RAM or greater |
| Internet Speed: | 1.5 MB or better The use of mobile data may result in slowness or errors such as internet time out when accessing the classroom or and course content. The use of public computer labs ( Library) or internet access ( Restaurants) may result in slower connection or internet timeout when accessing the classroom or course material. More importantly, public access computers may not permit any access to certain course materials or systems due to security limitations. |
| Monitor and Video Card: | 1024 x 768 or greater resolution |
| Keyboard and Mouse: | Recommended |
| Speaker and Headphone with Microphone: | A noise-canceling headset is recommended Public access computers may not permit the usage of speakers, headphones, or microphones. |
| Web Camera: | Recommended Public access computers may not permit the usage of web cameras. |
SOFTWARE AND PERIPHERALS
Students will need a computer with Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS and familiarity with the following items:
| OPERATING SYSTEM | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED | |
| Microsoft Windows | Windows 10 | Windows 10 or higher |
| Apple Mac OS | Mac OS X 10.10 | Latest Version |
| WEB BROWSER-WINDOWS | ||
| BROWSER | MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
| Google Chrome | 48 or higher | Latest Version |
| Mozilla Firefox | 45 ESR | Latest Version |
| Internet Explorer | 10 or higher | Latest Version |
| Microsoft Edge | 38 or higher | Latest Version |
| WEB BROWSER - MAC OS X | ||
| BROWSER | MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
| Apple Safari | 8 or higher | Latest Version |
| Google Chrome | 48 or higher | Latest Version |
| Mozilla Firefox | 45 ESR | Latest Version |
The University of Belize only supports the browsers listed above.
Please note that newer browser versions incorporate security fixes and newer technologies, which may often lead to a better user experience. Current browser versions are highly recommended when the option is available.
Additional Software
- Microsoft Office 2019 or later for a personal computer
- Microsoft Office 2019 or later for a Mac
- An up to date installation of Adobe Reader
- Local Administration privileges to the operating system are required to allow for the installation of software and/or configure computer settings.
- A current security suite application ( updated regularly) some courses may require the purchase of additional software.