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Computer Systems Laboratory
UNIX FAQ FormsMulti-Use Lab (14-255)Equipped with Dell P4 computers, this lab provides both Windows XP and Linux environments with a large inventory of software to support Computer Science and Computer Engineering classes as well as basic computer instruction for non-majors. Hardware funding: Computer Science Student Academic Fees 2002-03. Software Engineering Lab (14-256)The Software Engineering Lab is the first team-oriented lab established by the Computer Science Department. Software engineering courses emphasize a combination of technical and team management skills while working on large-scale projects, many of which are furnished by industry partners. This lab uses Dell P4 computers with both the Windows XP and Linux operating systems. An extensive collection of software development tools is provided. Hardware funding: Computer Science Student Academic Fees 2002-03. Architecture Lab (14-257)Equipped with Hewlett-Packard Compaq computers, this lab provides both Windows XP and Linux environments. With a large inventory of software, support is provided for Computer Science and Computer Engineering classes as well as basic computer instruction for non-computer science majors. Hardware funding: Partially supported by a donation from Hewlett-Packard. Other funding from Computer Science Student Academic Fees and California State Lottery funds 2002-03. Work Station Lab (14-232)The workstation lab is used by students taking senior-level courses in artificial intelligence, computer graphics and compilers. It is equipped with SUN Unix workstations purchased by the department. Operating Systems Lab (14-232)Equipped with Hewlett-Packard Compaq computers, this lab allows students in the operating systems courses to experience working with DOS, Windows XP, Linux and Minix operating systems. Hardware funding: Partially supported by a donation from Hewlett-Packard 2002-03. Open Access Lab (14-235)Equipped with Dell P4 computers, the lab provides both Windows XP and Linux environments for students in many computer science courses. This facility allows students to work on assignments and projects independently and in groups. Hardware funding: Majority funding from Computer Engineering Student Fees 2002-03; additional funding from Computer Science Student Academic Fees 2002-03. Machine Room (14 - 238E)The machine room houses the central servers that support all of the Computer Science Department's labs and functions. The main workhorses, two Sun Ultra Enterprise 450's, provide more than 200 gigabytes of storage for CSC faculty and student files. Ten SUN Enterprise servers support CSC projects and functions including news and web servers, Oracle database engine, graduate research, additional file service, and senior projects. Ten Windows 2000 servers provide direct support for the Windows labs. System administration is provided by student employees working under the supervision of lab staff. Servers providing permanent accounts, storage and access for all Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors were funded by Computer Science and Computer Engineering Student Academic Fees 2002-03. Demonstration Lab (Planned) (14-238A)The demonstration lab is planned to include seating arrangements and computing and projection equipment to facilitate group and individual presentations. Student Projects Lab (14-301)The project lab provides workspace and computers for faculty and students working on master's theses and major projects. A variety of equipment is supported. Hardware funding: Partial funding by Computer Science Student Academic Fees 2002-03. Database Lab (14 - 302)Equipped with Dell P4 computers, this lab provides support for the database courses. The full range of Oracle software is used. The lab is also supported by database engines running on Intel and Sun Unix servers. Additional software allows the lab to be used by many of the computer science courses. Hardware funding: Computer Science Student Academic Fees 2002-03. First Year Courses Lab (14 - 303)Equipped with Dell P4 computers, the full Java Development Kit, and a large inventory of Java tools, this lab supports students enrolled in the first year of the Computer Science curriculum. First year students can work in this lab, work in other open access labs on campus, or work from home on their own PCs. Hardware funding: Computer Science Student Academic Fees 2002-03. Cisco Network Lab (20-124)A $1 million joint industry effort from Cisco Systems and Intel Corporation established this state-of-the-art network lab. It contains enough equipment for 32 students to perform experiments simultaneously. The way it is configured allows us to do a lot of things that you couldn't do at other universities in the nation -- hands-on router configurations, router testing, starting with layer 1 and moving up the protocol stack. Hardware funding and ongoing support: Cisco Systems Inc. |