Since the original computing plan of the department supported computing facilities for these particular courses, this proposal for minor increases in the number of computers supports the departmental plan. PH221 is a popular course for engineering students on the route to obtaining a minor in Physics. This course is seen by many Departments on campus as a 'practical' introduction to the type of instrumentation that is commonly found in research laboratories, thus making it attractive as a way of introducing students to the technology behind the equipment they are using. Since the computers will be connected to experimental apparatus, this lab would not be open for general student use without faculty supervision. Section 3 - Funding, Operation, Maintenance 1.
None is necessary.
We expect regular maintainance from CCS for the computers and printer and network connections. Estimated cost of these modifications. Source of funding these modificati ons. Source of funding these expenses. We should probably expect to review the facilities in this lab at the time of our Department's next cycle.