Student Computer Laboratories

Informatorium (main campus) Location Services Operating Hours WebCT Laboratories Computer-based Testing (CBT) Other computer laboratories Open Labs (main campus) Engineering Labs (main campus) CIL Labs (main campus) Onderstepoort Campus Groenkloof Campus Medical Campus   Location   Informatorium - Location and Entrance The informatorium is located in the Information Technology Building on the southern side of the main campus. [Top of Page] Services There are currently 13 computer labs in the Informatorium with approximately 780 workstations connected to the UP Intranet and Internet. All students are allocated 200 Mb of internet traffic per year, more Mb'scan be purchased at the CSC. Lab Description No. PC's Maroon Laboratorium - 2nd floor 40 Grey Lab - 2nd floor 40 CBT Lab (Computer Based Testing) 120 Blue Lab 1 40 Blue Lab 2 40 Blue Lab 3 40 Orange Lab 70 Brown Lab - 2nd floor 80 Project Lab 40 Red Lab 80 Green Lab 39 Purple Lab 50 Informatics Lab - 4th floor (SIT1) 81 Computer Based Testing (CBT Labs 1, 2, 3) These Labs are reserved for computer-based tests, which are written throughout the year. Internet Access The first 200 MB of Internet access per year by a student is free, thereafter students can recharge by paying at the CSC. You will need to provide a valid student card to gain access to the Informatorium. Practical Sessions Practical sessions are arranged for students to attend classes in the Informatorium, especially for Computer Science, Informatics and Information Science. [Top of Page] Operating Hours Hours during academic semesters Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 17:00 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Gesluit Hours during student holidays Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 17:00 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed [Top of Page]

Laboratories dedicated to Computer Based Testing (CBT)

There are currently three dedicated CBT Labs in the Informatorium. These labs can accommodate up to 120 students. The CBT Labs are situated towards the back right-hand side of the Informatorium. The CBT Labs are used for approximately 50 000 computer-based tests during the year. CBT Laboratories 1, 2, 3

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NOTE: The following rules apply in the CBT Labs:

Student Cards must be placed next to keyboards for the duration of CBT Tests. No eating or drinking is allowed in the CBT Lab. The computers are brand new and represent an investment exceeding R1 million. No rowdy or disruptive behaviour will be tolerated. It is every student's right to be able to write a test or exam without interference. Students who exhibit disruptive behaviour will be asked to leave. Cellphones are not allowed under any circumstances whatsoever. Examination conditions apply. Cellphones may not be used instead of clocks or calculators - they must be switched off. Scrap paper will be provided on request - use the back of the test slips specifically for hand calculations. Please fill in your test slip indicating the date and the starting time of the particular session. Please push in your chair when you leave the lab - it saves time in preparing the lab for the following session. The staff on duty will regulate seating in the CBT Lab. The majority of lecturers have approved this procedure. Please raise your hand if you require assistance - we will help you as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that the waiting area outside the lab is adjacent to other computer labs which are used daily for lectures. Do not make such a noise as to interfere with any lecture or test. Please be on time for your test session. In the event of a student being late with less time available in the session than allowed for the test, the student will not be allowed to write the test or exam. To enter the lab, students have to display their (valid) student card.

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Other Computer Laboratories

Open Labs (main campus) Engineering Labs (main campus) CIL Labs (main campus) Onderstepoort Campus Groenkloof Campus Medical Campus [Top of Page] Open Labs These computer labs cater for all student computing needs on campus. Students who want to work in these labs can book computer time using the Pharos booking system.  Visit the Helpdesk in the open lab for bookings. Currently there is no time limit on these bookings, however a two-hour time limit per day may be implemented during peak times.       Location: Information Technology Building   Labs: 244 Computers Platinum These computers have all the software that is used in the Engineering labs, and have the latest graphics and screen cards installed. Gold   Silver   Bronze   Copper       Monday to Saturday : 07:30 to 22:00 Closed on public holidays and Sundays [Top of Page] Engineering Labs These computer labs cater for engineering students on the main campus. Location: Second level in Natural Science Building II (NWII) across the lawn from the AULA Labs: Lab 1 96 Computers   Lab 2 44 Computers   Lab 3 29 Computers   Lab 4 29 Computers   Project 38 Computers   Post Graduate 25 Computers   Phd 13 Computers   Monday to Friday : 07:30 to 17:00 Closed on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays [Top of Page] Computer Information Literacy (CIL) Labs These computer labs cater for student who are registered for CIL-modules. Student Computing Centre  Labs 1 - 7 50 Computers Lab 8 95 Computers Monday to Friday: 07:30 to 17:00 [Top of Page] Onderstepoort Labs This computer lab is available for registered Veterinary students only. Sir Arnold Theiler Building (Level 5) 124 Computers Monday to Friday: 07:30 to 20:00 Saturday: 07:30 to 12:00 [Top of Page] Groenkloof Campus Computer Labs These computer labs are available for Education students only. Aldoel Building Groenkloof Campus C/O Leyds Street and George Storrar Groenkloof Pretoria 50 Lab 50 Computers 30 Lab 30 Computers WebCT 12 Computers Monday - Friday: 7:30 – 22:00 Saturday: 08:00 – 22:00 [Top of Page] Medical Campus There are two computer laboratories on UP's Medical Campus. Students who wish to make use of these labs have to register at the Medical Library. HW Snyman Building (Level 2) BMW Building (Level 6) 80 Computers 80 Computers Monday to Friday: 07:30 to 19:00 Saturday: 07:30 - 13:00 Monday to Friday: 07:30 tot 16:00