Physics Computing Usage Policy

Last updated August 17, 2006.

• Only Physics graduates and undergraduates may use the Physics Computing Lab, and also people taking a physics course that has a computer fee. Please do NOT let your friends into the room—there are only 11 seats available for 80 physics majors.
  
  
• If you are a non-Physics major taking a physics course that has a computing fee, you can use the room only when permitted to by the instructor, and then only to do the assigned computer work.
  
  
• DO NOT INSTALL ANYTHING ON THE PCs UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. This includes copying executables to the drive. Contact the Physics System Administrator to request an installation.
  
  
• You may lock a PC for 10 minutes only.
  
  
• Be careful with food and beverages. Please eat only in the lounge area.
  
  
• Do not reboot or power down computers or the printer.
  
  
• Keep the door fully shut and locked at all times.
  
  
• If you are the last to leave after 5:00 pm, turn out the lights and make sure the door is shut.
  
  
• Remember to log out of all computers.
  
  
• Do not try to fix computers or printers yourself.
  
  
• You may add paper to the printer. Contact the Physics System Administrator to get more paper.
  
  
• Collect printouts immediately if possible.
  
  
• If you believe someone has locked a computer for more than 10 minutes, contact the CEC to have it unlocked.
  
  
• Be kind about giving up your seat to someone who needs to do coursework, as that person will eventually be you.
  
  
• MTU Computer Use Policy (Handbook) | Judicial Affairs
  
  
• University Web Policy
  
  
• Copyright Policy Recommended Websites - JRVP Library
  
  
• MTU Student Handbook policies apply to email and web pages
  
  

Thank you for your cooperation.

The only thing that makes me truly happy is mathematics. Snow, ice, and numbers.
--Smilla, "Smilla's Sense of Snow"