ONLINE- COURSE INFORMATION: This course requires a computer system which meets the minimum specifications for Blackboard access and MyITLab. Please visit http://www.lscc.edu/dl/hardwaresoftwarerequirements.aspx to make certain that your computer system meets the minimum requirements for Blackboard and visit www.myitlab.com to run the Home Diagnostic Tool Kit to ensure that your system is able to utilize the required simulation software. In addition, access to Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Windows 7 (Windows Vista will also be acceptable but not optimal) will be necessary to complete assignments and tests throughout this course. For information regarding how to access your Blackboard account, please visit the LSCC homepage, select Current Students, Faculty Websites and select your instructor's name. Online course materials and your course syllabus will be available by Monday, August 9, 2010. You will not be able to access Blackboard or obtain your course code to create your MyITLab account until Monday, August 23, 2010, the first day of fall classes.