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school of health professions - Student Handbook 2022-2023


MP Technology Requirements

Technology Requirements
Electronic Devices
Students are required to use a personal laptop computer to take exams and submit homework i.e. weekly exams and homework assignments for each course to be submitted through Sakai. They will also be logging into Zoom to attend live classroom sessions. Pre-recorded lectures will be required to be viewed as well.
All students are responsible for ensuring that his/her laptop is in good working order. A student may contact our Educational Technology department at (806) 743-3117 for assistance or email shp.techsupport@ttuhsc.edu
Do not rely on the wireless connection during an exam. Ethernet cables must be used during exams. If the laptop does not have a built-in network port, an ethernet-to-USB adapter or ethernet-to-thunderbolt adapter will need to be purchased.
Recommendations for Laptop Computers:
Processor: Intel or AMD processor, 2.0 GHz or greater
Operating System: Windows 8 or later; Mac OSX10.10 or greater
Memory (RAM): 4 GB RAM or greater
Storage: 256 GB hard drive or greater
Network: Built-in LAN and 802.11 Dual-Band Wi-Fi
Note: For testing purposes, if the laptop does not have a built-in network port, an ethernet-to-USB adapter or ethernet-to-thunderbolt adapter will need to be purchased and used during exams.
The MP program uses a proctor service for online proctoring of examinations. Below are the requirements for the internet:
  1. Upload: 1 Mbps 
  2. Download: 2 Mbps 
  3. An active broadband internet connection is assumed since the examinations are done online. 
  4. Tethering and HotSpots are not supported.
Proctor service requirements for cameras:
  1. Proctor service does not officially support computers with more than one (1) integrated camera. Microsoft Surfaces and 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet Devices fall in this category. A Surface Pro with the most up-to-date Windows software will work.
  2. Any web camera that ONLY has drivers for Windows Vista or below will not work.
  3. Phones cannot be used with the proctoring service.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, if students are not on campus, a desktop computer is acceptable (as long as it meets the requirements). If we return to campus students will need to have a laptop computer with the above requirements.
All students are responsible for ensuring that their laptop is in good working order. A student may contact our ET department at (806) 743-3117 for assistance.
Student laptop carrying cases will not be allowed near the student's seat but will be placed at the back of the room prior to the start of the exam. Please make sure your laptop case is labeled with your name.
TTUHSC is not responsible for the security of any electronic items.
PC users with known computer problems must contact our ET department.
Cellular phone/electronic device (not including laptops) use is not permitted during class, lab (unless approved by instructor in the lab), or exams. This includes use of such devices for speaking, texting, instant messaging, and/or internet use. This does not include use of computers for taking notes in class. As a student and a future professional, use of such devices is unprofessional behavior in class, lab, and clinical situations. Please be advised that you can be subject to disciplinary actions as defined by the instructor. All electronic devices including, but not limited to: MP3 players, iPods, and watches must be turned off and placed in backpack/bag when students are in class, lab, or exams. etc.