Lab Access and Rules
The ONLY means for students' to obtain access to the SA-Lab is via class enrollment. Upon enrollment in a course scheduled to meet in the SA-Lab individual accounts are automatically generated. Similarly, dropping scheduled courses results in account removal.
Students working on ongoing research projects involving geospatial analysis may obtain a "Project Account." Project accounts are established on a semester by semester basis (including summer) via registration in one unit of NRPI 471, Spatial Analysis Project. NRPI 471 is available ONLY to students enrolled in a degree program (bachelor's, masters or certificate program). You may enroll in NRPI 471 multiple times for projects requiring access for multiple semesters. Students may request a magic number via email to Dr. Mahesh Rao
Students not enrolled in an appropriate course may not use the SA-Lab and should use alternative campus computing facilities. Access to the lab may be suspended or revoked if a student is found to be in violation of the rules.
- DO NOT provide the door combination, your user name or account password to anyone else. Each student shall use only their own account.
- Use of the SA-Lab computers and resources is intended for work DIRECTLY related to class assignments or approved projects. The SA-Lab is not to be used for general e-mail, web surfing, or printing.
- Data storage shall include only those files that are relevant to the course and/or project for which use is approved. You are personally responsible to maintain backup copies of your data.
- Students are not permitted to install any software on computers or alter the existing operating system environment.
- Students shall not copy software from computers for use in another location.
- Students shall never turn off or reboot any computer without direction from a course instructor.
- Report ALL problems with hardware and/or software to the course instructor or the college ITC Staff. You should also note the time, date, and computer number. DO NOT attempt to fix anything on your own. If problems occur during off hours, note the problem and move to a different machine and/or come back at a later time.
- NO FOOD or BEVERAGES are permitted in the SA-Lab.
- Students shall treat resources with care and respect. Abuse of equipment will not be tolerated.
- Any questions about these rules or use of the SA-Lab should be directed to your instructor.