System Requirements for Online Courses

As a general guideline, a computer three years old or less is best. It should be running at least Microsoft Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OSX. (Note: Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft and is not recommended.) Computer must be equipped with a webcam with microphone (internal or USB).
We recommend using a standard laptop or desktop computer. We do not currently recommend using tablets and smart phones as a primary station for taking online courses. Mobile devices use "apps" which may not be able to display or run some online course content and resources.

INFO ABOUT COMP 101. This class is for both students who are new to technology and those who have been using Microsoft Office for many years. 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL CRN # SECTIONS for FULL SEMESTER classes in the SPRING and FALL: 
As soon as you register for either Spring or Fall, send an email to COMPOnline@pipeline.sbcc.edu. Use the following subject line: COMP 101 ONLINE, CRN# (Please include your CRN number). You will be sent detailed hardware and software requirements, the online orientation, along with instructions on how to log in and get started plus information about the e-textbook and Inclusive Access.  All of the COMP 101 courses are fully online and have NO on-campus meetings, so you must have a properly working personal computer or Mac to take the class. 

This course IS NOT self-paced. There are specific deadlines. So, you must begin working by the first week of the semester or you will be dropped from the course.

 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL CRN # SECTIONS for LATE START or SUMMER Courses: 
As soon as you register for either Summer or Late Start section, send an email to labelletti@pipeline.sbcc.edu. Use the following subject line: COMP 101 ONLINE, CRN# (Please include your CRN number). You will be sent detailed hardware and software requirements, the online orientation, along with instructions on how to log in and get started plus information about the e-textbook and Inclusive Access.  All of the COMP 101 courses are fully online and have NO on-campus meetings, so you must have a properly working personal computer or Mac to take the class. 

This course IS NOT self-paced. There are specific deadlines. So, you must begin working by the first week of the semester or you will be dropped from the course.

 If you have any further questions about the COMP 101 courses, you should email labelletti@pipeline.sbcc.edu

A satellite, DSL, or cable connection or higher is best. Dial-up connections are not recommended, and will be problematic. If you rely on your employer's Internet connection, be aware that firewall restrictions and policies may exist that prevent you from accessing all or part of your course, using our online tools.

We recommend that you install Google Chrome.

Depending on your course and instructor, you may have to purchase software. Contact the instructor for this info, or look at the course description page located on the SBCC course schedule page.

Additionally, many instructors post lecture materials online in various file formats (typically PowerPoint, Word or PDF files). To open these files, you will need the appropriate software or software viewer plug-in.

See the Plug-in Check section on our Technical Requirements page for links to download specific plug-in software.
Note: Please check with course instructor and review course syllabus carefully to ensure you have any required or recommended software and/or hardware