Facilities and Classrooms
Up-to-date technology and learning spaces are crucial for our students to reach their potential. We maintain a diverse combination of hardware and software available for exclusive use by computer science students 24/7.
Our department is housed in VanderWerf hall, along with the departments of engineering, mathematics and physics.
VanderWerf Hall
VanderWerf is home to an extensive network of laboratories, computer development labs and a Pelletron particle accelerator, among many other technologies, used by computer science, physics, mathematics and engineering students. Recently completed in 2013, the Haworth Engineering Center promotes active faculty-student collaboration on research programs and design projects. Learn more.
Our primary teaching classroom, located in Van Zoeren Hall, is equipped with 26 Surface Pro 3 laptops which students use during class for both note-taking and working on problems.
We have a student lab dedicated to students studying Computer Science that provides a mix of computing environments, including
- 12 high performance PCs with dual monitors
- 2 27" iMacs
- 15 laptop stations, providing an external keyboard, mouse and large-screen monitor for students who wish to work on their own computers
- 4 iPhones and 5 Android phones along with several tablets
Two group meeting rooms are located within the lab to provide space for students working
on group projects, or when they need a bit of peace and quiet to get that last-minute
assignment done.
Other technology
Students are encouraged to explore new environments in which they can apply their skills, and the department actively supports these investigations by purchasing unique technologies.
What kind of computer should i buY?
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