This course is geared toward preparing the students for the Introduction to programming in RPG. The course will introduce the students to the AS/400 operating system which will enable them to learn how to communicate with the AS/400. In addition, students will become familiar with several tools which are instrumental in preparing them for the next course: Intro. to Programming in RPG. Attendance and participation make up 70% of the student's grade, the remaining 30% is represented by a mid-term and final examinations.