| 1. Master of Distance Education — 42-credit Program Regulations |
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1.1. |
Admission
Requirements |
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1.2. |
Program
Application Procedure/Application
Deadline |
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1.3. |
Program
Structure |
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1.4. |
Academic
Schedule |
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1.5. |
Computer
System Requirements |
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1.6. |
Course-related
Procedures |
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1.7. |
Fees |
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1.8. |
Course
Offerings (2009-2010) |
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1.9. |
Course
Descriptions |
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1.10. |
Additional
Services |
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1.11. |
Contact
Information |
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1.5. |
MDE Computer System
Requirements
Required System
In order to participate in this program, students
must have access to the following computer hardware and software.
Students
must also have access to the latest available version of their
Web browsers (i.e., Netscape, Internet Explorer,
Mozilla
etc.)
Following is the minimum configuration.
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PC with 1GB RAM
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10
GB free disk space |
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Compatible monitor
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Mouse
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CD-ROM |
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Sound card, speakers, and microphone (or headphone with microphone)
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56 KB Internet connection (or higher) |
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Printer
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Backup system
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Following is the recommended (standard) configuration.
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PC with 1 GB RAM or higher. |
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20 GB free disk space
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1280 x 1024 resolution monitor |
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16 MB video RAM |
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32 speed CD ROM or DVD
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32 bit sound card: speakers and microphone (required for seminar courses)
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high-bandwidth Internet connection (ADSL, cable, or satellite)
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Laser colour printer |
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Mouse |
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Backup system |
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Scanner, printer, fax machine |
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USB digital camera (suitable for online synchronous seminars)
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Software |
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Microsoft Windows XP with SP
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Microsoft Office |
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Current versions of Internet Explorer or Firefox |
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Up-to-date anti-virus and firewall protection
PCs
are the primary equipment supported by AU’s Help Desk. Only
limited assistance for other hardware and software platforms is offered.
Students are
responsible for their own communication costs such as long distance telephone
charges and subscriptions to an Internet node, or any other communications
service requirements. |
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