Computer Labs

The Geosciences Department maintains two student computer labs: one for PC-based computers and one for Macintosh computers. These laboratories are maintained for the benefit of undergraduate majors and graduate students in the department's programs. There are also 4 SUN workstations located on the third floor for research purposes.

• The PC Lab is in Lapham W249.
• The MAC/PC Lab is in Lapham W271.
• The Sun Microsystems Lab is in Lapham W320.

Please report all computer laboratory problems to Brett Ketter or use the L&S IT Office's Lab Support Request form.

Be sure to be VERY SPECIFIC about the nature of the problem.

Computer Lab Rules

1. Computer labs are to be used only by Geoscience students for academic purposes.
2. No food or drink is to be consumed in the computer lab at any time.
3. WHEN FINISHED BE SURE TO LOG OUT SO NO ONE ELSE CAN GET TO YOUR FILES!!!
4. DO NOT LEAVE FILES ON THE DESKTOP OR WHEN YOU LOG OUT THEY WILL BE DELETED!!!!!
5. YOU MUST LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED TO THE COMPUTER LABS AT ALL TIMES!!! PRESS THE GREEN BUTTON TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE.
6. Please shut off lights if you are the last to leave.
7. Do not make ANY changes to the appearance of the computer (e.g. wallpaper, screensaver, etc.).
8. Do not make any system changes to the computer PERIOD!!!
9. Do not install ANYTHING onto those computers PERIOD!!!
10. When checking email, be sure it is from someone you know before opening ANYTHING, to avoid viruses.
11. Downloading of any nonacademic material will not be tolerated (e.g. MP3's, porn, etc.).
12. Place unwanted printed sheets into the proper wastebasket, that is, CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF.
13. DO NOT print to the color printer unless color is absolutely needed.
14. If the color printer is being abused the ink cartridges will be pulled for the remainder of the semester.
15. Please be considerate of others while working in the lab (e.g. loud conversations, radio, etc.).
16. If there are any equipment malfunctions, please find BRETT before attempting any repairs.