For special projects, color printing is available at nominal charge. The labs also have gray-scale and color scanners. The engineering computer laboratories consist of UNIX workstations, X-Window terminals, and PCs. Monochrome laser and a variety of full-color printing options are accessible. Several smaller labs designated for special purposes are available for use by students enrolled in courses in biology, chemistry, math and computer science, nursing, and physics.
Most computer labs are open seven days a week with varying hours during the semester.
Titles continue to grow as more faculty integrate computerized instruction into their curriculum. Some general purpose software products include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pagemaker, and Access. In the engineering computer labs, a wide array of software is available including computer-aided design, system modeling and analysis, systems software, and electronic circuit design. Short courses on the use of many software packages are available throughout the semester. Class schedule announcements are distributed by the microcomputer lab.