When you are not in a scheduled session, you can use any machine that is not in use by another student doing a laboratory exercise. Apart from during scheduled laboratories, you have unrestricted access to the computers every day except Sundays. Apart from requiring you not to misuse the computers, we do not limit what you use the computers for. However, you must complete all the set laboratory exercises on time. This access includes the ability to set your own Email address and to create your own home Web page.
Some students inquire about using their own PCs to complete their laboratory work.
This is not necessary as we give you sufficient access to computing facilities. However, if you would like to use your own computer, it is sometimes possible to do so. It is not always possible to use your own machine as some of the exercises are not PC based and some use licensed software that you may not have. Not working in the Department also means that you cannot use the immediate help available from the demonstrators who staff scheduled laboratory sessions. These allow you to connect your own computer to the Internet.