Thursday, October 8, 2009

Facilities

Foggy Bottom Campus
Mt. Vernon Campus
Virginia Campus


Foggy Bottom Campus


Academic Center


Academic CenterBuilt by Edward M. Crough, Inc., the Academic Center is a major classroom building and houses a computer center, television station, language labs, art department, and music department. The Center is a composite of buildings that include Smith, Phillips and Rome Halls. The glass-enclosed staircase, balconies and bridges make it a unique setting for creative minds. The center walkway has benches and trees to afford even the most hectic of schedules the opportunity to catch their breath.

The Academic Center houses the main offices of the Department of Computer Science, which are located on the 7th floor.
Computer Laboratories
There are multiple computer laboratories and classrooms.
  • Academic Center, Phillips Hall 725
    General Purpose Computer Lab - only for Computer Science students
  • Academic Center, Rome Hall B1
    General Purpose 24-hour Computer Lab - operated by the University's Center for Academic Technologies
    Features: 45 Dell GX270 Machines Terminals and 2 Printers
  • Academic Center, Rome Hall 205
    Scheduled Computer Classroom - operated by the University's Center for Academic Technologies
    Features: 24 Dell GX150 Computers and 1 printer
  • Academic Center, Phillips Hall 306
    Scheduled Computer Classroom - operated by the University's Center for Academic Technologies
    Features: 22 Dell GX150 Computers and 1 printer

Here are other useful offices in the Academic Center:


Tompkins Hall


Tompkins HallTompkins is the home of The School of Engineering and Applied Science. The building was named in honor of Charles H. Tompkins, a local builder and University Trustee (1952-1956).

The Tompkins Hall houses the Dean's offices of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Computer Laboratories
There are multiple computer laboratories and classrooms.
  • Senior Design Lab
    Located in Tompkins Hall room 205, the Lab supports a Windows XP based systems based engineering design tools and applications software. The Lab is equipped with Dell Pentium IV PCs configured to meet students need to complete the most important project for their graduation which includes conception, planning, design and construction of a one-year project.
  • General Operating System and Networking Lab
    Located in Tompkins Hall room 211, the Lab supports a wide range of Linux and Mac OS X system based computers for kernel and network development.
  • Engineering Design Lab
    Located in Tompkins Hall room 410, the Lab supports a wide range of Windows XP system based engineering design tools and applications software. The Lab is equipped with Dell Pentium IV PCs configured to meet engineering applications software resource requirements, an InFocus LP650 projector and Smart Board (Interactive whiteboard).
  • Instructional Lab
    The Instructional Lab, located in Tompkins Hall Room 405, provides for hands-on computer instruction for larger sized classes. The lab's many ergonomic and human engineering features, including the use of sound deadening and flat screen monitors that hold ultra-small form factor computer system units, provide an effective teaching environment. The Instructional Lab is also equipped with an InFocus LP650 projector, Smart Board (Interactive whiteboard), JBL audio system and an instructor's workstation.
  • Software Development Lab
    The Software Development Lab, located in Tompkins Hall Room 402, provides current development tools for computer graphics, animation, multimedia, database, Internet, and programming languages. The Lab utilizes Dell Precision Model 530 workstations specifically configured to support these technologies.
  • Unix Workstation Lab
    The Lab is located in Tompkins Hall Room 411 and is equipped with Sun Unix workstations configured to support high-level software and tools for advanced engineering applications, an InFocus LP650 projector and a automated projector screen.




Staughton Hall

staughton Hall
The building was formerly the Staughton Residence Hall for Women. It was named in honor of William Staughton, the first President of the University (1821-1827).

Staughton Hall houses faculty and GTA offices on the third floor as well as one general Unix computer laboratory.
Computer Laboratories
There is one computer laboratory/classroom.
  • General Linux Lab
    Located in Staughton Hall room 307, the Lab supports Linux based computer systems used for various class projects.

Mt. Vernon Campus

Virginia Campus


Virginia CampusSituated on 95 acres in the heart of the Northern Virginia technology region, The George Washington Virginia Campus is GW's flagship research and technology campus. Committing the very best that GW has to offer in engineering, management and technology, the University established the campus in 1991 with a charter to become an integral participant in the development and growth of the technology sector in the Washington, DC region and beyond.

Today, the Virginia Campus has become a world-class center for collaboration with a robust cluster of market-driven academic programs and distinctive centers of research in transportation safety and security, information technology and telecommunications and public health and medicine. Through its Advisory Board, the Virginia Campus forges partnerships with industry and government that lead to cutting-edge research and educational programs. Programs that are building strong leaders and companies, creating new knowledge and ideas, and sparking innovation and inventive solutions.
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