Technical Requirements
Expected technical skills
General Skills
• Start up, shutdown, or restart your computer
• Typing
• Use a Mouse to navigate
• Scrolling - to view and move within an entire page
• Use a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
• Connect to and use the Internet
• Create, rename, delete, copy, and move directories, folders, and files
• Transfer, download, upload
Program Management Skills
• Start and quit programs
• Install/uninstall software and plug-ins
• Word processing - cut, paste, rename, delete, save, and retrieve text, pictures
and files
• Desktop features - resize, move, maximize, minimize, and close windows
Communication Skills
• Email - create, send, forward, reply, save, group mail, and attachments
• Discussions Boards - post, send, and review messages
• Chats - follow proper etiquette for live chats
Always check with the instructor and course materials (i.e. syllabus) for any additional requirements.
Computer System Requirements
To participate in hybrid or fully-online courses at WSU, students are expected to be familiar with computers and the Internet. Students are responsible for their own software and computer equipment maintenance and setup.
Basic System
• Access to a modern computer system with a supported operating system (OS) installed.
• A modem or other device capable of connecting to the internet.
• An ISP (Internet Service Provider).
• An internet browser installed on your computer. If you are not using one already,
we recommend that you download one of the recommended browsers (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
Other Software
• A word processing software program, such as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or Google
Docs.
• Current Virus software that must be installed and kept up to date. Learn more about
the importance of virus protection.
• Multimedia plug-ins may be required to allow your browser to access online video,
or interactive features.
Class Specific Requirements
Carefully check your syllabus; your class may have other computer or software requirements,
such as a sound card and speakers.