Resources and Facilities
With its move into a new Science Building in Fall 2004, Computer Science now has new computer laboratories and equipment for them. There are two large teaching labs, three small research labs, a student work lab, and an area set aside for network experimentation. The labs are equipped for the most part with machines running both XP and Linux. Software includes symbolic and numerical mathematics products, compilers for a good number of languages, integrated development environments, web and multimedia development tools, databases, and packages for special fields such as artificial intelligence. Some computers are set aside for student experimentation with the understanding that students may install any software as long as copyright laws are not violated.
Physics is housed in the Ivan Hilton Science Building as well as in the Engineering Building. Modern instrumentation and laboratories are provided for physics classes and research. Dedicated computing facilities are available for both introductory and advanced students, with access to Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX workstations. Beginning astronomy students have access to quality portable telescopes and advanced students frequently observe at world class observatories. In particular, the department has recently joined the four-university Magdalena Ridge Observa-tory Research Consortium, which will build a facility consisting of three 2.4 meter telescopes. The nonlinear optics program utilizes a state-of-the-art ultrafast high-powered laser laboratory. |
