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Other
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take GEO 330 online, you'll need to have access to the following: |
Go through each item in this list before you take this class, to be sure your system is set up correctly. (A new window will open to display help. Use the close button at the end of the unit to return to this page.) |
| frequently asked computing questions at MSU | Getting Started |
| Macromedia Shockwave Player | Shockwave Player |
| Macromedia Flash | Flash |
| RealPlayer | RealPlayer (choose the FREE option; do not pay for RealPlayer) |
| Quicktime Movie Player | Quicktime
Movie Player (choose the FREE option; do not pay for Quicktime) |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | Acrobat
Reader 7.0 (AR is FREE; do not pay for AR) |
| In addition, the following online tools are provided for course interaction: | Go through each item in this list before you take this class, to be sure your system is set up correctly. (A new window will open to display help. Use the close button at the end of the unit to return to this page.) |
| MSU Library EZProxy setup | Library EZProxy Setup |
| MSU.mail (E-mail) Tips | MSU.mail (E-mail) Tips |
| SIRS | SIRS |
| Check Your Browser | |
| Many VU course tools require JavaScript to be turned on in your browser preferences in order to function properly. To automatically check your computer's browser version, computer operating system, and test for the ability to run Java and Javascript, click here. You may need to scroll down in the small window to see all the information. We recommend that you write this information down should you need to refer to it when you are not able to view this site online. When you finish this data, close the small window to return to this page. | |
| Technical Help for Virtual University Students | |
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Please call Michigan State University's 24-hour toll-free help desk for information on Virtual University courses, technical support, enrollment assistance, access to MSU Library resources, or other help before or during your online course. Phone Numbers: Toll Free: 1-800-500-1554 (North America and Hawaii) Local: 517-355-2345 |
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| Where to Find Your Class | |
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Once you complete the steps on this page, you are ready to attend your VU class. The web address (also called the course URL) for GEO 330-V is below. Once logged into ANGEL, our course will be listed under My ANGEL Courses: |
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