Instruction on the use of presentation technologies such as PowerPoint, and the method for preparing proper military reports on a word processor are emphasized. Music and the technological age have embraced together the digital recording and manipulation equipment that allows the production of the latest sounds. Disklavier pianos are available, Silent Brass practice systems, and Smart Music accompanying systems have been added to a number of studios. While a number of the music faculty have a reluctance to embrace the newer technologies, there are enough opportunities within the Department to allow those who wish to examine the new technologies to do so. Students are expected to use computers for routine applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and communications.
Computer literacy is fundamental to the problem solving work of a physicist or engineer.
Assignments, syllabi, data collection and manipulation, can be accessed through the Departmental Web Server which serves as a connecting link between the laboratory, the student and the faculty. Internet material has become available for classroom use. We hope that these presentations will stimulate student interest in sources outside the textbook. Electronic study guides are available in the Psychology computer lab, and the lab is available for class project writing as well as checking email and the sometimes use of the lab for classes to meet to deal with specific projects or research topics.