Web-based multimedia course that provides students with a comprehensive background in personal computer operating systems, including: MS-DOS, Windows 9x, Windows NT/2000 and Windows XP. Students will be able to install, operate and troubleshoot common PC operating systems. This course prepares students for industry endorsed certification exams.

This course is self-paced and must be completed within 90 days of the start date. The grade is pass/fail.

• Basic computer literacy course
• Basic networking knowledge

• Access to a computer connected to the Internet.
• Windows 95, NT or Mac OS 7.5 or higher.
• Netscape 3.0 or later, or Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.
• Minimum 486 or Pentium Processor with minimum 12 MB RAM, or 68040 with minimum 12 MB RAM.
• Display minimum resolution 800x600 at 256 colors.
• Sound Card.

At the beginning of the course, you will be assigned to an instructor. Throughout the course, you will be able to request assistance on all course-related issues from your instructor.

You can contact your assigned instructor at ps@asu.edu.

To enroll into EDT 394 C Introduction to Operating Systems, call the ASU Distance Learning Coordinator at 480-965-6176 or 480-965-6738.

After you have successfully registered for the course, the ASU Distance Learning Coordinator will send you an online packet of information containing access information and materials needed for the course.