COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
(PC OR LAPTOP)
Below is a list of basic requirements for students enrolled in the Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology online program at NDSCS. The specs are based upon the HP Compaq Business Notebook ne8430 available through NDSCS. If a different computer model is used, check with an appropriate technician for assistance in converting the information, as applicable. For additional information, contact Brian Fuder at 1-800-342-4325, ext 3-2345 or email.
Students interested in purchasing a laptop through NDSCS may find laptop specifications and cost information on the NDSCS Information Technology Web site. For information about laptops, contact Chris Kelsen at 1-800-342-4325, ext 3-2843 (701-671-2843) or email.
| Item | PREFERRED COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS for PC or Laptop |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz) |
| RAM (memory) | 2 GB 533 MHz 2DIMM minimum |
| Hard Disk Drive (HDD) | 100 GB 7200 rpm |
| Display | 15.4" WSXGA Monitor +WVA panel |
| Optical Devices | 24x DVD +-/RW DL |
| Video | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 w/256MB video memory |
| Point Device | Microsoft 5-Button Optical Mouse |
| Communications (wired) | 10/100/1000 Onboard NIC 56K (V.92) Modem |
| Communications (wireless) | HP 802.11 a/b/g Wireless NIC, Bluetooth |
| Security Accessories | HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Ingtegrated Smart Card Reader & Embedded Security Chip (TPM 1.2) |
| Sound | Sound Card Required |
| Ports/Connectors | USB (3) Port, 1394 Port, VGA Graphics Port, S-Video, Serial (1) Port, LAN |
| PC Card | Secure Digital (SD) Port, One Type I/II PC Card slot, One Smart Card Reader |
| Battery | HP Internal 8Cell, Lithium Ion |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Pro (make sure it is the "Pro" version) |
| Software Required: | Microsoft Word AutoCAD software will be provided in CAD 120 (included with text) |
