| Undergraduate Computer Requirements and Recommendations |
| College |
Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
Schar College of Education |
Dauch College of Business and Economics |
College of Arts and Science |
|
Computer Requirement
(Mobile Device)
|
Yes - Nursing students enrolled in clinical coursework beginning SU12. RN to BSN students are required to have either a mobile computing device or desktop. Exception: Nursing students in the final two semesters of clinical coursework as of Fall 2012 are not subject to this requirement. |
Yes - Freshmen for FA12 semester; Recommended for all other students |
No |
No |
| Computer Recommended (Mobile or Desktop Device) |
Recommended for all other students including Health Sciences. |
Recommended for all other students |
Recommended for all students |
Recommended for all students |
| Minimum Computer Specifications/Requirements |
| Operating System |
Windows 7 Pro (with current service packs)
Netbooks, Mac OS X devices and tablets including iPads are not suitable
|
Windows 7 Pro (with current service packs) or Mac OS X 10.6 or later
|
Windows 7 Pro (with current service packs) or Mac OS X 10.6 or later |
Windows 7 Pro (with current service packs) or Mac OS X 10.6 or later |
| Processor |
2.4 GHz or higher for notebooks |
1.66 GHz for netbooks; 2.4 GHz or higher for notebooks/MacBooks |
1.66 GHz for netbooks; 2.4 GHz or higher for notebooks/MacBooks |
1.66 GHz for netbooks; 2.4 GHz or higher for notebooks/MacBooks |
| Memory |
Notebooks 4 Gb or more |
Netbooks 2 Gb or more; Notebooks/ Macbooks 4 Gb or more |
Netbooks 2 Gb or more; Notebooks/ Macbooks 4 Gb or more |
Netbooks 2 Gb or more; Notebooks/ Macbooks 4 Gb or more |
| Storage |
250 Gb or more (traditional or solid-state) |
250 Gb or more (traditional or solid-state) |
250 Gb or more (traditional or solid-state) |
250 Gb or more (traditional or solid-state) |
| Networking |
802.11n Wireless and Ethernet LAN |
802.11n Wireless and Ethernet LAN |
802.11n Wireless and Ethernet LAN |
802.11n Wireless and Ethernet LAN |
| Webcam, Microphone, Speakers |
Integrated or discrete |
Integrated or discrete |
Integrated or discrete |
Integrated or discrete |
| Screen Size |
10 in. to 15 in. recommended |
10 in. to 15 in. recommended |
10 in. to 15 in. recommended |
10 in. to 15 in. recommended |
| Video - HD Graphics card with HDMI, VGA port and Dual Monitor Capability |
Integrated or discrete |
Integrated or discrete |
Integrated or discrete |
Integrated or discrete |
| Battery Life |
Capable of running 6 or more hours between charges |
Capable of running 6 or more hours between charges |
Capable of running 6 or more hours between charges |
Capable of running 6 or more hours between charges |
| Weight |
Under 6 pounds recommended |
Under 6 pounds recommended |
Under 6 pounds recommended |
Under 6 pounds recommended |
| Carrying Case/Bag |
Designed for mobile device
|
Designed for mobile device
|
Designed for mobile device |
Designed for mobile device |
| Software - General |
MS Office Pro (available through Ashland University); Antivirus; Adobe Reader |
MS Office Pro (available through Ashland University); Antivirus; Adobe Reader |
MS Office Pro (available through Ashland University); Antivirus; Adobe Reader |
MS Office Pro (available through Ashland University); Antivirus; Adobe Reader |
| Software - College Specific |
To be determined by the College at the start of each semester |
To be determined by the College at the start of each semester |
To be determined by the College at the start of each semester |
To be determined by the College at the start of each semester |
| Options and Accessories* |
| Optical Drive (DVD) |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| External Monitor |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| External Keyboard and Mouse |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| External Speakers/Headphones |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
