Computer Science
Computer Labs
The Computer Science programs are supported by modern facilities and
equipment. The department's computer systems utilize the UNIX operating
system and Microsoft Windows XP on its workstations and are
interconnected on a 100Mbps high speed network. Multiple file servers
that are accessible both on and off campus support the central disk
storage of user files. In addition to providing disk storage to
computer science and information systems majors, additional servers
support the Computer Science department WWW site (www.cs.sunyit.edu),
databases (mySQL, PostresSQL, and Oracle), 16 lines for dialup
connections, and many other services.
The Computer Science department maintains 5 labs which contain a mix
of operating systems and software. All Departmental labs are equipped
with the latest software to support instruction and experimentation in
programming, data processing, client-server and distributed computing
(networking, system administration and interoperability with other
platforms), and collaborative computing (web development,
videoconferencing, multimedia). High-speed Laser printers are available
for producing typeset-quality documents.
The Computer Science Department network offers access to many other
computing facilities on the campus network. It provides a rich
environment for students to gain experience with computer systems and
networks. Computer Science Department networks are connected directly
to the campus 45Mbps Internet gateway.
The UNIX-based operating systems available include FreeBSD, Gentoo
Linux, and Solaris. This part of the network is known as the DogNET, in
reference to the naming scheme used for the machines.
The Windows environment includes the latest PC hardware available
running on the latest proven Microsoft Windows operating system
available, which is currently Windows XP.
Student administrator positions are available for those who are
interested in the field of System/Network Administration. Stop by our
workroom in Kunsela C122 if you are interested.
DogNET UNIX Labs (Kunsela Hall C012 and C107) -
provide access to UNIX workstations (named after dogs). Twenty-Five
workstations (currently Pentium IV/3.4GHz with 17" flat-panel monitors)
are in the C012 classroom lab. These machines run on the Gentoo Linux
operating system and provide access to over 500 programs for Internet
access, multimedia applications, publishing, programming compilers,
etc. The C012 lab is open for use when classes are not in session and
for limited night and weekend hours. The C107 UNIX lab contains
workstations running the latest version of the FreeBSD operating
system. This lab is used for computer science courses in operating
systems, networking, web development, and system administration.
MS Windows Labs (Kunsela Hall C014 and C109) -provide
access to the Microsoft Windows operating system and software. The C014
classroom lab contains twenty-five workstations (currently Pentium Core
2 Due 2.4GHz with 2gb RAM) and is open for use when classes are not in
session. The C109 special purpose lab contains 2 workstations and is
ideal for small groups working collaboratively on projects. They
support instruction and experimentation in object-oriented programming,
client-server and distributed computing (networking, system
administration and interoperability with other platforms),
collaborative computing (web development, videoconferencing,
multimedia). Programming environments supported include SUN Java,
Visual Studio NET (C#, J#, C++, Visual Basic), Fortran90, Prolog, LISP,
APL. Application software includes Microsoft Office, Frontpage,
Publisher, Visio, Matlab and Maple. Each system contains a DVD writer
and a color laser printer is available in C014. Both labs are open for
limited night and weekend hours.
24x7 Open Lab (Kunsela Hall B118) -provide around
the clock access to the hardware and software that can be found in our
other classroom labs. This lab is conveniently located across from
University Police and always available for use.
Computer Science Department labs page
