Distance Learning - Web Education

Distance Education Computer Requirements

Online and hybrid courses at Cypress College use the Blackboard online course system. To access your Blackboard course site you will need to have Internet access and a valid email account. On campus computers for online and hybrid student use are available in the Learning Resource Center in the first floor of the LLRC building.

Hardware & Software Requirements

To access Blackboard you will need:

  • PC running Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Vista
  • MAC running Macintosh OS 9.x or OS X
  • At least 512 MB RAM , but more may be required for multiple applications or videos used in some courses
  • Internet connection via modem of 56k bps or faster
  • Recommended web browser: Firefox 2.0, 3.0 Internet Explorer 7 is supported; Internet Explorer 8 must be used in the compatibility mode
  • Word processing program
 

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David Glover
Outstanding Graduate, 2007

David Glover served as president of the Associated Students for the 2006-2007. That same year, he was honored as Cypress College’s Outstanding Graduate of the Year.

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