2009-2010 Computing Requirement

From TTU College of Architecture

During student orientation, students will be divided into two groups. One group will take the computer class in the fall semester, and one in the spring semester.
For enrollment in the fall 2008 semester, first-year students who will be taking the computer class are required to have a laptop computer.
Students taking a computer class in the spring will not be required to have a computer until the beginning of the spring 2009 semester.

A copy of these requirements may also be picked up in room 1006 of the Architecture building.

These recommendations are designed to provide you with the basis for purchasing a computer that will be powerful enough to run the latest CAD, imaging, and 3D modeling software, and to be upgradable in order to last for the duration of the academic program.

1 Minimum specifications for this computer are as follows:
2 Notebook Computer (Laptop) Specifications -Minimum Computer Requirement
- 2.1 A laptop with these specifications meets our computer requirement.
3 The following configuration is recommended for those students who intend to focus on 3D modeling, animation, and design.
4 Notebook Computer (Laptop) Specifications -High-Performance System
5 Financial Aid Application for purchasing a laptop.
6 Apple Macintosh computers
7 Discounted laptops for TTU College of Architecture Students
8 Software available to students for free or low cost
9 AutoCad short courses to meet pre-requisite for 2353 Digital Media I
10 Assistance with computer problems

Minimum specifications for this computer are as follows:

Notebook Computer (Laptop) Specifications -Minimum Computer Requirement

A laptop with these specifications meets our computer requirement.

Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHz FSB/6MB Cache)
System Memory - 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM¹
Hard Drive - 250GB SATA (7200 RPM)
Video Card - 256MB Nvidia Geforce 8600M GT²
DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Network Card - Integrated 10/100 Network Card & 802.11 b/g WLAN network³
Operating System - (32-bit or 64-bit) OSX Tiger, Leopard or Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows™ XP Home Edition, Vista Home Premium, or Windows 7⁴

Most laptop computers have two RAM slots available. For this configuration it is recommended that you purchase a single 2GB memory card, which would leave room for an additional memory card later. Some manufacturers may sell a system configured with 4GB of RAM, but 32-bit versions of Windows will only use the first 3GB of RAM.
It is important to choose a powerful 3D-capable video card from the beginning. Unlike desktop computers, laptop computers do not allow the addition of new video hardware. In order for your computer to be capable of running the 3D software applications used in our program, it is imperative that you choose a video card that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications.
At this time, the campus wireless network is not compatible with Atheros brand wireless network cards
Upgrades to Windows Xp and Vista are available for purchase through the university site-license. More information is available here.

The following configuration is recommended for those students who intend to focus on 3D modeling, animation, and design.

Notebook Computer (Laptop) Specifications -High-Performance System

Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T9800 (2.93GHz/1066MHz FSB/6MB Cache)
System Memory - 4GB Dual Chanel DDR2 SDRAM¹
Hard Drive - 320GB SATA (7200 RPM)
Video Card - 512MB Nvidia Quadro FX 1600M²
DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Network Card - Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card & 802.11 g/n WLAN network³
Operating System - 64-bit Snow Leopard, Windows Vista or Windows 7⁴

Most laptop computers have two RAM slots available. For this configuration it is recommended that you purchase a single 4GB memory card to allow the addition of another memory card later.
It is important to choose a powerful 3D-capable video card from the beginning. Unlike desktop computers, laptop computers do not allow the addition of new video hardware. In order for your computer to be capable of running the 3D software applications used in our program, it is imperative that you choose a video card that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications.
At this time, the campus wireless network is not compatible with Atheros brand wireless network cards
Upgrades to Windows Xp and Vista are available for purchase through the university site-license. More information is available here.

Financial Aid Application for purchasing a laptop.

Apple Macintosh computers

Many students have asked how our computer policy pertains to Apple Macintosh® computers. The Macbook Pro series of laptops exceeds the specifications for the minimum computer requirement. Software programs required for use in some courses are only available on Microsoft Windows. Students are responsible for obtaining, installing, and maintaining operating systems on their computers.

Discounted laptops for TTU College of Architecture Students

Dell University Program for the College of Architecture

Software available to students for free or low cost

Site-licensed software

AutoCad short courses to meet pre-requisite for 2353 Digital Media I

There is no longer a restriction on what classes freshmen can sign up for so they can pick any section, Sophomore or Freshman.

Sign up online at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ode/outreach/Heading.asp?heading_id=427

Make sure you select a class that is occurring the week of sept 4th.

If you have questions you can contact Corrie Rucker at the following number 806.742.7200 Ext. 251

Assistance with computer problems

For computer support visit the TTU IT help website or call 742-4357.
Limited support is available from the architecture IT staff.

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