Computer Lab Information

The National Conservation Training Center maintains 3 computer labs for training. All computer workstations are networked to 2 Dell Poweredge 2600 Servers (Microsoft Windows 2003 Server as the network operating system). Each computer has a modem with an individual phone line (to emulate, when desired, a field station environment). Only eight student modems will be active at any given time. With 45 days notice, arrangements can be made to have all modems activated. An activation fee will be charged. Classes on the Internet are taught on a regular basis on these computers, so all computers are "Internet Ready". The classroom server, and all computers have connectivity to the Service Wide Area Network (SWAN), and Department of Interior Departmental administrative systems (FFS and FPPS).

G24 Computer Lab

This lab is equiped with 25 individual computer workstations (1 instructor terminal, 24 student workstations). The workstations have Pentium IV processors, 1024 megabytes of RAM, 40-gigabyte hard disks, and are equipped with CD-RW drives. Additionally, the instructor workstation has a DVD-ROM. Two printers (1 color laser printer and 1 black laser printer) are located in the classroom, and available to all computers. Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 is the primary desktop computer operating system.

The Lab is located in the Instructional East building, Ground floor, Room G24IE.

109IE Computer Lab

Comprised of 21 individual computer workstations (1 instructor terminal, 20 student workstations). The workstations have Pentium IV processors, 512 megabytes of RAM, and 80-gigabyte hard disks. Additionally, the instructor terminal has a CD-RW/DVD ROM drive. Two printers (1 color laser printer, 1 black and white laser) are located in the classroom, and available to all computers. Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 is the primary desktop computer operating system.

The Lab is located in the Instructional East building, First Floor, Room 109IE.

Software available on each computer in both labs:

• Microsoft Office 2003 Professional (Word 2003, Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Access 2003)
• Internet Explorer 6

The following software is available and can be installed on each computer in both labs with prior notice:

• Netscape Communicator
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Publisher

Additional software provided by the customer can also be loaded on each computer:

• Software provided by the customer must be sent to the Lab Manager no later than 1 week prior to the start of class for virus and compatibility testing.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Computer Lab Facilities

The GIS lab is equiped with 21 computer workstations (1 instructor terminal, 18 student workstations, and 2 additional workstations) networked to 2 Dell Poweredge 2600 Servers (Microsoft Windows 2000 Server network operating system). The workstations have Pentium IV processors, 1024 megabytes of RAM, 40-gigabyte hard disks, and are equipped with CD-RW drives. Additionally, the instructor terminal has a DVD-ROM. Each computer has a modem with an individual phone line (to emulate, when desired, a field station environment). Only eight student modems will be active at any given time. With 45 days notice arrangements can be made to have all modems activated. An activation fee would be charged. Each computer has connectivity to the Service Wide Area Network (SWAN). Each computer has a 21" color monitor. The desktop computer operating system is Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. Six printers (3 color inkjet printers, 1 black and white laser printer, and 2 large format plotters) are located in the classroom, and available to all computers.
Two fully operational GIS workstation setups are located in the back of the classroom - each with 1 computer, 1 plotter, and 1 digitizing table. One workstation in the back of the classroom also has a flatbed scanner and 35mm film scanner. Twelve laptops are also available for classes which require field work. GIS software available on each computer:

• ArcInfo 9

Software available on each computer in both labs:

• Microsoft Office 2003 (Word 2003, Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Access 2003)
• Internet Explorer 6

The following software is available and can be installed on each computer in both labs with prior notice:

• Netscape Navigator
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Publisher 2003

Additional software provided by the customer can also be loaded on each computer:

• Software and/or data provided by the customer must be sent to the Lab Manager no later than 1 week prior to the start of class for virus and compatibility testing.

The Lab is located in the Instructional East building, Ground Floor, Room G30IE.

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For additional information or questions, please contact:
Information Technology and Registrar
(304) 876-7200 or email

For Technical information or questions, please contact:
GIS/Computer Lab Manager
(304) 876-7413

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Last Updated: November 28, 2007

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