Office Of Educational Technology & Assessment
USF College of Public Health
13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 56
Tampa, FL 33612
Students in all online public health courses are expected to meet the following requirements to successfully participate in their courses. Failure to meet these requirements may cause problems accessing the course materials. It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements are met prior to the start of the semester.
At a minimum, you must have regular access to a computer with Internet connection (preferably broadband) and a web browser. Students are expected to be knowledgeable in basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheet and email programs.
Please review hardware and software technology requirements for COPH online courses in Canvas.
Preferred High Speed Internet (Cable, DSL, etc.), however, Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments (minimum of 512kbps).
NOTE: It is the student's responsibility to clear any firewall and/or security issues if access to the USF Portal is via a workplace network.
Supported Web BrowsersWe highly recommend updating to the newest version of whichever of the supported web browsers you are using. For more information on updating and changing the privacy settings of your browser, go to: http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4214/l/41056-which-browsers-does-canvas-support
Java is required for the Conference feature in Canvas. Download the latest Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installation package. The supported JRE versions are 1.6x and newer.
Adobe Flash Player is required for media recording/streaming and viewing, as well as uploading files to Canvas. Download the latest Adobe Flash Player. Be sure to keep the version of your Flash player up to date.
Some courses may use audio or video that requires a certain type of media player, such as QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Real Player, or the Microsoft Silverlight plugin. Free downloads are available for these players/plugins online.
Adobe Reader is required to view PDF files, which is used by many courses to deliver content. Download the latest Adobe Reader.
Screen ReadersAlso visit the Student with Disabilities Services (SDS) Student webpage for more information about accommodations available at USF.
Microsoft Office is required to view course materials, complete course work etc. The USF Computer Store offers discounted software for registered students, including Microsoft Office for both Windows and Mac. For more info, http://www.computerstore.usf.edu/
Browse the USF Application Gateway (apps.usf.edu) where there are over 40 different software applications to use, just by logging in with your USF netID. For more info, http://www.usf.edu/it/class-prep/downloads.aspx
Canvas is accessible on supported phones and tablet devices using the Canvas Mobile Apps. To learn more, go to: http://guides.instructure.com/m/11980
If you do not have the players above and/or the test video does not open, download theVLC Player. VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.