Hardware & Software Requirements

This class uses the WebCT™ learning management system as a portal for all course content and assessment. Narrated slide shows are used to provide the student with streaming lecture content and requires the installation of Macromedia's Flash Player®. Some content is provided in Adobe's PDF® format and will require the Adobe Reader to be installed. Although a good 56K dial-up connection will work we recommend a broadband connection for optimum performance.

Take the WebCT Browser Tune-Up to see if your system meets those required for using WebCT.

Note: Iowa State currently uses WebCT version 4.1.

You can obtain the free Macromedia Flash Player and Adobe Reader at WebCT's plug-in page.

You can test your system to see if the lectures will stream and you have the Adobe Reader install by following the links below.

Sample Lecture - A portion of Lecture 6 - Blood

Note: If using a 56K dial-up connection you may have to wait for a minute or so until enough of the content can pre-load to provide for a more consistent playback.

Adobe File - Course Learning Objectives.