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

