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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 William R. Kellett School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Lakeland University Computer Science Technology Requirements
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Please keep the following hardware requirements in mind when selecting a laptop to use when taking computer or data science courses.
Lakeland University has desktop computers in the computer science classrooms that will have the recommended requirements needed for the computer science curriculum. However, most students like to bring their own laptops.
Recommended hardware specifications are below.
If you plan on using a laptop for your courses, please see the following requirements. Please note that there are items in these requirements that are listed as desirable or recommended. They are recommended because they will make your laptop more powerful and versatile, with a longer effective lifespan. The recommended configuration options are not required – minimum requirements will be sufficient.
Systems purchased within the past two (2) years will typically be outfitted with the recommended features. Please confirm that your laptop meets these minimum requirements.
Note that a tablet such as a Microsoft Surface, Apple iPad with a keyboard, or a Chromebook is not sufficient for the Computer Science curriculum.
| Hardware |
Minimum Requirements |
Recommended Requirements |
| CPU |
Quad Core (not counting hyper-threading)
2.4Ghz, Intel VT or AMD V (Intel i5/AMD Ryzen 5 or better)
Virtual box/VMware must be supported
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Intel i7/AMD Ryzen 7
Virtual box/VMware must be supported
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| Memory |
16GB |
More memory, or the ability to install more memory is desirable |
| Disk |
256 GB SSD |
512 GB SSD or larger |
| Network |
Internet access required |
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| USB |
WiFi required for on-campus classes
USB-A required for peripheral connectivity
USB-C to USB-A adapter if the laptop does not have any USB-A ports
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| Peripheral |
Webcam and microphone |
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| Miscellaneous |
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| Installs |
Students must be able to install software on the computer they will use for courses |
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| Operating Systems |
The ability to either dual boot into Windows or Linux is necessary
If a system can run these operating systems in VMware with only a minor performance impact this is also acceptable
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| Microsoft Office |
Provided to all Lakeland University students
Students should be able to run these programs either on their system or access the web versions
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| Development Software |
Provided at no additional cost to the student
These include many Microsoft developer tools and operating systems, as well as VMware and many open-source programs, software, security tools, and Linux distributions
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| Service |
An extended warranty is recommended |
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