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Laptop Required Curriculums

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

Curriculum Name
Required Laptop
(see specifications below)
Architectural Engineering Technology 
high-end
Architectural Technology 
high-end
Business Administration (BBA) baseline
CAD/CAM Technology 
high-end 
Computer and Network Technician baseline 
Computer Engineering Technology (AAS) 
high-end 
Computer Engineering Technology (BS) 
high-end
Computer Information Systems high-end
Computer Science high-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 Drawing baseline 
Drafting/CAD-Technical Illustration baseline 
Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS) 
high-end 
Electrical Engineering Technology (BS) 
high-end 
Electromechanical Engineering Technology (AAS) 
high-end 
Electromechanical Engineering Technology (BS) 
high-end 
Engineering Science 
high-end 
Financial Planning baseline 
Information Security and Assurance high-end
Information Technology - Applications Software Development high-end
Information Technology - Network Administration high-end
Information Technology - Web Development high-end
Interior Design 
high-end 
Mechanical Design Engineering Technology 
high-end 
Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS) 
high-end 
Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS) 
high-end 
Sport Management
baseline
Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS) 
high-end 
Surveying Engineering Technology (BS) 
high-end 
Technology Management baseline 
  • 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

  • Processor - Intel Core i5
  • OS - Windows 7 Professional or 7 Ultimate or Windows Vista Business or Vista Ultimate or Windows XP Professional
  • Memory - 2GB
  • Graphics Memory - 256 MB or Integrated
  • Hard Drive - 250 GB
  • Display Monitor - 15"

High-end Laptop

  • Processor - Intel Core i5 or i7
  • OS - Windows 7 Professional or 7 Ultimate or Windows Vista Business or Vista Ultimate or Windows XP Professional
  • Memory - 4GB
  • Graphics Memory - 1 GB
  • Hard Drive - 320 GB
  • Display Monitor - 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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