The instructional Windows computer labs have Java and Eclipse installed for CS302 students to do their lab work, their programming assignments, and to practice Java programming.. You may also choose to work on your own machine but you'll need to follow these instructions to set up your computer. You are automatically issued a Windows account to use the CS lab computer, which is done by the Computer Systems Lab (CSL) after you register for the course. This account is completely separate from the email account supplied to you by the university.
The instructional computer labs are located on the first floor of the Computer Sciences building. These labs are open from 7 AM - 1 AM every day. The following Windows XP labs available for the use by CS302 students.
| Operating System | Room | Workstation Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 | 1366 CS | core i7 2600 16GB RAM | Used for labs on Tues and Wed
(see schedule) Consultant(s) on Duty (see schedule) |
| Windows 7 | 1368 CS | core i7 2600 16GB RAM | Used for labs on Tues and Wed (see schedule) |
| Windows 7 | 1358 CS | core i7 2600 16GB RAM | Used for one lab on Tues and another on Wed (see schedule) |
All the instructional computers print to the printers in 1359 CS. In order to print from any of the instructional machines your paper quota must be greater than 0. At the beginning of the semester all CS302 students receive an initial paper quota established by the CSL. If you exhaust your paper quota you must go to the CSL in 2350 CS during workday hours to purchase more pages.
Each of your print jobs will be scheduled individually and may print out on any of the printers in 1359 CS. To check which printer your job is coming out on look for your login name on the monitor by each printer.
If there is a problem with one of the printers or there is no paper left in the print room first tell a consultant on duty. If there are no consultants then send email to lab@cs.wisc.edu. Do not try to fix any of the printers yourself.
For further information about printing (how to check your quota, how to remove a job that you printed accidentally, etc) check the Printing section of the CSL documentation.
During regularly scheduled consulting hours a consultant will be on duty in 1366 CS. Each consultant wears a nametag and, if working at one of the computers, will have a sign on their computer. Please feel free to ask consultants for help even when they're working at a computer.
The consultants are provided to help you with CS 302. They are CS graduate students who also teach lab sections. You can get assistance with:
For programming assignments, the consultants will not:
Consultants are not personal tutors and often will need to help other students. They'll try to help as many students as possible and may direct you to complete a particular task before providing you with additional assistance.