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.

Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.
--Laurens Van der Post, "The Lost World of the Kalahari"