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The network at HMC is awesome. It’s often said that they have the most problems at Mudd because the computer science students are always tinkering with the servers. It’s true that Mudders can’t go five minutes without checking their e-mail, and a lot of CS majors suffer from “monitor burn” when they go without sunlight for several days. Professors often post Web quizzes, readings, homework assignments, and test-prep material online. LAN games are also popular, and anyone can have their own student Web site, as well as a departmental Web site for whatever your major might be.

The Computing and Information Services Department offers help to students and faculty by way of several resources, including Web forms and mailing list tools, and special workshops on computer-related subjects. The CIS Department even has its own newsletter, Occasional Downtime. A lot of people here build their own computers, and there’s always a CS major living next door if you need tech support. But, not everyone on campus is addicted to computers. While some people use laptops in class to take notes, some people don’t own a computer at all. Every freshman, however, is required to take a basic programming class in Java. So, if you’re not already computer savvy when you arrive at Mudd, you’ll get there within the first semester. Aside from some occasional downtime on the servers, the Mudd network is one of the most useful tools on campus.

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Computers at Harvey Mudd College

minzeycat

'14

Engineering

4.2

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A Lot of Options

The LAC (student center) has a computer lab which has about 30 PCs with two monitors. The CS department has 2 computer labs with iMacs. The CIS department makes sure each student has access to a laptop and they're generally ThinkPads tablets/MBP that they lease out. Sprague Library also has a classroom set of new MBP and some iMacs for students to use. Computers are everywhere and indispensable at Mudd!

Jun 18, 2011

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HMCSL

'11

Mathematics & Statistics

The computer network is fantastic....

The computer network is fantastic. There is 24-hour access to at least four labs on campus with more available for those who have need. Labs can be full if there is a big assignment or tutoring going on, but generally it is easy to get a computer. Many students bring a computer or laptop, and it can help as professors send a lot of announcements through e-mail. However, one is not necessary.

Feb 28, 2009

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I would strongly recommend...

I would strongly recommend bringing your own computer. Most of the professors communicate important information through e-mail, post homework and solutions online, and in general, expect you to have fast and easy Web access. Though not necessary, it makes life a whole lot easier, especially if you are lazy, like me.

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