COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
(PC OR LAPTOP)
Students enrolled in the Architectural Drafting and Estimating online program at NDSCS need a computer with the basic specifications listed on the Architectural Drafting Department web site. Students may use a desktop or a laptop computer.
Students interested in purchasing a laptop through NDSCS will find laptop specifications and cost information on the IT Helpdesk site. For information about purchasing laptops through NDSCS, contact Chris Kelsen at 1-800-342-4325, ext 3-2843 (701-671-2843) or email.
Below is a list of additional requirements needed for this program. For additional information, contact Paul Lekang at 1-800-342-4325, ext 3-2592 or email.
| Sound | Sound Card Required |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Pro (make sure it is the "Pro" version) |
| Mouse/Pad | 3 button mouse with "wheel" -or- 5 button MS Explorer mouse (should be optical USB mouse) |
| Other Equipment Needed | Scanner - 8.5" x 11" minimum bed size (250 dpi or greater) |
| Software Required: | Microsoft Word *Autodesk software will be downloaded at no cost to the student from the Autodesk Student Community Web site, as neeeded for each class. |