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Laptop Required Curriculums

There are many computer labs available for student use; however, the following curriculums require a laptop:

Curriculum NameRequired Laptop
(see specifications below)
Architectural Engineering Technology high-end
Architectural Technology high-end
Architecturehigh-end
Business Administration (BBA)baseline
CAD/CAM Technology high-end 
Coding and Reimbursement Specialistbaseline
Computer and Network Technicianbaseline 
Computer Engineering Technology (AAS) high-end 
Computer Engineering Technology (BS) high-end
Computer Information Systemshigh-end
Computer Sciencehigh-end 
Construction Engineering Technology high-end 
Construction Management Engineering Technology high-end 
Digital Media and Animation (AAS)  Apple MacBook Pro
Digital Media and Animation (BS) Apple MacBook Pro
Drafting/CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting)baseline 
Drafting/CAD-Model Building & Process Piping Drawingbaseline 
Drafting/CAD-Technical Illustrationbaseline 
Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS) high-end 
Electrical Engineering Technology (BS) high-end 
Engineering Science high-end 
Financial Planningbaseline 
Health Information Technologybaseline
Information Security and Assurancehigh-end
Information Technology - Applications Software Developmenthigh-end
Information Technology - Network Administrationhigh-end
Information Technology - Web Developmenthigh-end
Interior Design high-end 
Mechanical Design Engineering Technology high-end 
Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS) high-end 
Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS) high-end 
Sport Managementbaseline
Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS) high-end 
Surveying Engineering Technology (BS) high-end 
Technology Managementbaseline 
  • Students are required to have laptops by the first day of classes.
  • Laptop computers are available through the Campus Bookstore.
  • Read frequently asked questions about student computing options. 

Baseline Suggested Laptop- PC

  • Processor - Intel Core i5
  • OS - Windows 7 Professional or 7 higher
  • Memory - 4GB
  • Graphics Memory - 256 MB or Integrated
  • Hard Drive - 250 GB
  • Display Monitor - 14"

High-end Laptop- PC

  • Processor - Intel Core i5 or i7
  • OS - Windows 7 Professional or higher
  • Memory - 4GB
  • Graphics Memory - 1 GB
  • Hard Drive - 320 GB
  • Display Monitor - 15.6 or 17"

Apple MacBook Pro

Information about the Apple MacBook Pro required laptop for digital media and animation programs can be found on the academics page.

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