College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Office of Academic Computing Services  
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OACS computing systems are operating normally. [posted 4/13/2013 07:32]
OACS computer labs closed between 5pm 5/17 and 9am 5/28. [posted 5/17/2013 19:46]
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Computer Lab Services


OACS maintains 5 open computer labs in the basement level of Lefrak Hall for members of the University of Maryland community. Labs 1, 3, 4, and 5 may be used for instructional purposes (classes, demonstrations, etc.), while Lab 2 is reserved for student use. Lab features are as follows:

  • 20 workstations plus 1 instructor station
  • Overhead LCD projection with sound
  • Video conferencing functionality
  • Whiteboards
  • SmartBoard technology with Airliner functionality
  • Ability to electronically “join” all labs, providing instructional opportunities for up to 80 students at one sitting.
  • Access to BSOS software and the Internet
  • Access to pay-for-print printing (both color and black & white)
  • Dedicated black & white printing in Lab 5

The following applications are loaded onto the lab PCs:

  • Microsoft Office
  • SAS
  • SPSS
  • Stata
  • Stat Transfer
  • ArcGIS
  • MatLab

There are 2 computers in Lab 2 that are specifically designed to handle graphics intensive tasks, like image manipulation and scanning. Each PC is connected to a flatbed scanner, which allows users to scan hard copy documents and/or photos and convert them to PDF. These computers are self-service and first-come first-serve.

Labs may be reserved for purposes other than official University of Maryland classes, based on availability.  Fees may be charged based on the nature of lab usage.  Please note that OACS requires at least two weeks notice for special software installations.

Lab Hours are as follows:

Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday – Thursday:  8:00am – 10:00pm
Friday:  8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday – Sunday:  9:00am – 5:00pm

Summer and Winter Breaks
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday CLOSED

 

Instructors: Click here to reserve a lab.
 

The Office of Academic Computing Services
0221 LeFrak Hall
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-1670


OACS follows the University of Maryland Policy on the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources