A Computer (meeting the following standards): Either
a Pentium-class personal computer running Windows 95 or Windows
98 or a Power Macintosh running System 7.5 or later. Your machine
should have at least 16MB RAM, with 40 MB of free space on the
hard drive. Also suggested are a CD-ROM drive and printer. It
is recommended that you have access to a computer to which you
can logon at your leisure, anytime, at your own pace.
Modem, DSL or Ethernet: You will need a 56 kbps
modem or higher.
Internet connection: You will need to acquire your
own account with a local Internet Service Provider (ISP), permitting
you to gain access to the Web. You will be responsible for securing
your ISP account. Communication charges you receive will be your
responsibility to pay separately and are not included in your
online course tuition or fees.
E-mail account and e-mail address: You will need
to open an e-mail account and acquire an e-mail address that you
can access anytime.
Browser: Good browsers to use are Netscape Navigator
(4.08 or higher) or Microsoft's Internet Explorer (4.x or better).
Plug-ins for your browser, such as Real Audio Player, Acrobat
Reader, Flash Player, and Shockwave also may be needed. All are
available as free downloads, and information will be given by
your instructor on how to obtain them.
Word Processing Program: A word processing program,
Word Perfect or MS Word, will be needed to send documents to your
instructor and other students as e-mail attachments.
And most importantly, a desire to learn and self-motivation. If
you still have computer related questions, visit USC's Information
Services Division at http://www.usc.edu/isd/
or call their Customer Support Center during regular business hours,
213-740-5555.
