Computer Requirements:
Computer Requirements For Students
Effective: July 9, 2008
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. All students must be in compliance with the University Student Computer Policy and all Health Science Center policies related to computer use.
2. All students must have access to a computer to allow them to complete all coursework and general curricular requirements within their designated program and to receive academic-related e-mail in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. Students may acquire access through the most appropriate option to match their individual circumstances. These include, but are not limited to, computer purchase, lease, loan, etc.
3. All students must have access to a computer with the following capabilities:
- Computer accessibility to the World Wide Web
- Windows or Vista Operating Environment
- Minimum system resources to run all required applications
- A basic word processing software package
- A reliable method to print documents when required
4. Students are responsible for knowing how to operate the computer system they choose and the software packages required.
5. Students are responsible for any repair necessary to their computers and are expected to complete assignments in a timely manner regardless of the state of repair of their individual computer systems.
6. It is likely that over the course of a student’s program, computer upgrades will be necessary. Students are responsible for upgrades required for curriculum completion.
7. Individual coursework may require additional specialized software not already delineated. In this case, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to insure the software requirements are clearly delineated on the particular class syllabus. Students are then responsible for acquiring the specialized software necessary to complete specific course requirements.
8. Students are responsible for providing faculty with appropriate hard copies of materials generated via computer technology if required as part of the course assignment. Students are responsible for the cost of printing these materials.
9. Similar to non-computer based assignments, all work completed by students on the computer must be the student’s own original work. Students may not receive assistance in completing computer-based assignments unless specifically allowed as part of that assignment. Copying material from others, such as scanning in others’ material, copying others’ files or discs, and/or downloading material from other sources, and claiming it as the student’s own work is strictly prohibited.
10. Instructors may require students to submit written assignments via the Turn-It-In, SafeAssign or DirectSubmit or other appropriate oline systems to verify the originality of student submissions.
11. Students are expected to have knowledge and understanding of the interface between electronic communication and relevant privacy laws (HIPAA, FERPA). Students are forbidden from sharing material protected uner HIPAA without appropriate encryption as required by Health Science Center policy. Peer-to-peer file sharing is not permitted as part of any course assignment.