All Chemical
and Bioengineering students entering in the fall of 2010
or later are required to have a laptop by the spring term of
their first year. This helps the department overcomes
limitations of a crowded computer cluster. Our faculty
integrates use of software packages in teaching and active
learning, and introduces them to students as part of their
classes. Students then have the capability to use those packages
on their personal laptop computers during or outside of class.
Students may purchase their laptop from any vendor of choice as
long as selected unit meets or exceeds the following system
specifications.Recommended hardware requirements
- Dual-core Intel or AMD processor
- 4.0 GB of memory (RAM)
- 320 GB hard drive
- CD/DVD drive or burner
- Wireless network connection
Recommended operation system
- Windows 7,
- Windows Vista SP2, or
- Windows XP SP3
Other operating system selected must be capable of running
Windows applications at full-compatibility.
Recommended software requirements
- Antivirus software. Registered students can download
free antivirus software from the University of Maine
Information Technologies site (http://www.umaine.edu/it/software/antivirus/).
- Microsoft Office Suite 2010 or later. Students can
purchase discounted academic license of Microsoft Office
suite at University of Maine Computer Connection.
- Mathcad Prime 1.0/Mathcad 15 Student Edition or later. This is required for
in-class use in the spring term of the first year.
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