Can I take a computer class online if...?

Question

Hi, I am taking a computer and information science class online, so I will not be going to campus for it. The class title is 'Principles of Information Systems'. I bought the book today and it says, "Visual Basic 2008: for Windows and Mobile Applications." But the problem is that I have a Mac Book. So it does not run on Window applicatiions obviously. I emailed the professor today asking him if I am still able to take the class with a Mac but I haven't heard from him yet. Class starts Monday. Does anyone know if the fact the I have a Mac effect me being able to successfully complete this class online despite me NOT having windows apps. on my comp??? Thanx!!!

**I have to take the class for a prereq. for my business major. So I have no choice of not taking it. I really want to take the class online, I am already going to campus for other classes, and do not want to have to go to campus for this class if I can help it.

Answer 1

Yay. I'm a business student and took the same exact course last semester (my school called it Computer information system (cis)).

Anyway, depending on how lazy and smart your prof is, he would probably say (lazy), no we only use windows and you must learn using windows since most pc are windows. If not lazy and is actuall smart, he would say "having a mac would affect you, but I'll teach you how you can do the same or similar stuff using a mac."

This class, it is really important to use windows. Most stuff in your text is for windows only. Life would be easier to use windows. I would  recommend you to use a school pc.

Can i convince you to not take this course online? Depending on your prof. this course can be extremely difficult. The best way to learn is to watch the professor do the work first and then you try to do what he/she did. More then half my classmates failed this class. I remember one of my projects is to create a computer program for a business. Only 6 out of 29 was able to this project. The only way i was able to do this is by watching the prof. do it first. After he did it, i did the same he did, but with different stuff.

Good luck with this class. You'll need it.

: )

Answer 2

Yeah u can take college classes online so I'd say so try it out.