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Elder and Hering Labs, 1231 and 1220 SC
The Hering lab, 1220 SC, and Elder lab, 1231 SC, are on the first floor of the Seamans Center. Together those labs have 123 computers: 101 Windows XP computers and 22 Linux workstations. There are four color scanners connected to Windows computers, two in Elder (north and south) and two in Hering (north and south). Each lab has two laser printers (ptrcss00, 01, 2, and 03) for printing output from Linux or Windows applications.
Both labs are open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week except when closed for cleaning or maintenance.
Henry Electronic Classroom, 1245 SC
The Henry Electronic Classroom, 1245 SC, has 33 Windows computers, 32 for students and 1 for the instructor. When that room is not used by a scheduled class, it can be used as computer lab space by any Engineering computer account holder. See also the use policy, the reservation form, and the current semester's room schedule. Read about the equipment in 1245.
2301 Lab, 2301 SC
The newest student computer lab is 2301 SC, just off the south entrance to the Seamans Center. There are 34 Windows computers, 6 Linux workstations, and a laser printer (ptrcss05) in that lab. The lab is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, except when closed for cleaning or maintenance. The entry door is held open magnetically from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday. If the door is not open and the key reader is red, use your SC access card for entry.
In the Elder, Hering, and 2301 labs there is a mix of Linux and Windows computers. 1245 has only Windows computers. There are an additional 16 Linux workstations available remotely. For information on the different models of workstations, including CPUs, speeds, amounts of RAM, and peripherals (e.g., CD-ROM, CD/DVD burner, DVD-ROM, Firewire, USB), see our Lab Hardware Guide.
Linux and Windows software on the Engineering Computer Network.
Linux Commercial Software - local notes and links to software web sites
Windows software: Go to Start | All Programs to see what is available.
See Windows Media Players to find out what versions are installed.
Read the Computer Lab Use Guidelines, which describe how you can make the lab a productive place to work.
During the regular school year, the Seamans Center building is open
Monday-Thursday 6:00am -10:00pm
Friday 6:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm -12:00am
If you need after hours access, get an access card from CSS, 1256 SC. Read about electronic card access to SC.
Every Friday during the school year, the CSS labs, Hering (1220 SC) north and south; Elder (1231 SC) north and south, are shut down for cleaning beginning about 5pm, ending at midnight. Three labs remain open while one lab is cleaned. Custodial staff give users a 30-minute warning before closing the gate to the lab being cleaned.
If you lose or find something in the Elder or Hering labs, please report or bring the item to the consulting office, 1253 SC. CSS has a procedure for tracking reports of lost items and found items turned in.
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The general assignment classrooms in SC -- 1505, 2133, 2217, 2229, 3026, 3315, 3321, 3505, and 4030 -- have Windows computers and ceiling-mounted projectors. The classroom computers are in the Iowa domain, which requires using your Hawk ID. For information about logging in and what software you have access to, read about classroom login. Look at the FSG site for pictures and details about the general assignment classrooms in SC.
These rooms also have a plug so that a laptop can be connected and its screen displayed from the ceiling-mounted projector.
There are Linux laptops available for use in 2217, 2229, and 3505. Read the laptop use policy and information about how to use them. The Linux laptops must be reserved for class use.
The 3111, 3210, 3220, and 4511 conference rooms have Windows computers and ceiling-mounted projectors, wireless keyboards and mice. Room 3501 has a plasma screen and computer with wireless mouse and keyboard. 2228 SC is a video conference room with expanded facilities. These computers are in the Engin domain. You can login using your engineering account and password, which gives you access to your home directory files and the standard engineering software.
You can also login to the local computer if you do not have an Engineering account or prefer not to use your personal account on public computers. Instructions for doing so are in each conference room. You have access to all the software installed locally on the computer, which includes most of the standard engineering software.
Room 4504 has a projector; you must provide your own computer.
Two rooms in the Seamans Center, 2228 and 3220, have video conference equipment; contact the Facility Manager to reserve these rooms.
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