22ITS3415 2022 ITS Student Technology Guide Accessible

BGSU Student Technology Guide 2022-2023

BGSU ITS RECOMMENDED MINIMUM HARDWARE

If your major does not have speciﬁc hardware or software recommendations, Information Technology Services (ITS) recommends:

• i5 or i7 Intel

Core,™ Apple M1, or equivalent processor • 16GB RAM

• Minimum 256GB internal storage, 512GB preferred • 3-4 year warranty

*ITS does not recommend the use of Chromebooks because they are not compatible with many BGSU software applications.

SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON MAJOR

The recommendations below are provided by the respective colleges and departments.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Computer Science

• i7 Intel

Core™ processor (or AMD

equivalent) recommended (i5 Intel

Core™

processor minimum)

• 500GB internal storage minimum,

solid-state drive (SSD) recommended.

• Typically, Windows OS. A Mac machine

with similar spec is also acceptable. (Note

that recent Mac machine with M1 chip are

not compatible for running Windows which

are used by some CS courses.)

• 16GB RAM minimum

Film Production

Students in Film Production are not required

to purchase a computer or equipment to

complete their degree. Students have access

to the Film Production computer labs and rental

equipment. Students who wish to purchase

their own computer and/or equipment should

follow the minimum recommendations

outlined below:

• BGSU ITS minimum hardware recommended

to complete basic coursework.

• If student plans to use their computer to

edit video:

• Processor: Mac recommended with minimum

of M1 processor

• Hard drive: 512GB Solid State Drive

recommended

• Memory: 16BM RAM

• If purchasing PC, suggested minimum of

dedicated 4GB graphics card

• Recommended software: Adobe Creative

Cloud subscription or low/no-cost equivalent

such as DaVinci Resolve.*

• Contact Stephen Crompton (stecrom@

bgsu.edu) with questions regarding cameras

or other equipment advice/suggestions.

*All software listed is available in Film

Production computer lab

Media Production

• Software: Adobe Creative Cloud,* required

• External hard drive for backup, required.

500GB minimum.

* Find where Adobe Creative Cloud software

is available in labs across campus at bgsu.

edu/labs.

School of Cultural and Critical Studies

• ITS minimum recommendations

• 11˝ minimum screen size

• 32GB or 64GB ﬂash drive, recommended

• Wireless mouse, recommended

School of Art

• i5 Intel

Core™ processor minimum

• 16GB RAM minimum

• 500GB internal storage minimum,

solid-state drive (SSD) preferred

• Dedicated Video Card

• Contact the School of Art for further

information/questions at 419-372-2786

Digital Arts

• Required Software: Adobe Creative Cloud

• macOS Catalina or later or Windows 10

(64-bit only)

• Check Adobe Creative Cloud system

requirements prior to purchase

• Contact the School of Art for further

information/questions at 419-372-2786

Graphic Design

• Required Software: Adobe Creative Cloud

• Typeface library beyond built-in sets

• macOS Catalina or later

• 15˝ minimum screen size

• Contact the School of Art for further

information/questions at 419-372-2786

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN

DEVELOPMENT

Interior Design

• Windows 10 64-bit (Macs are highly

discouraged)

• i7 Intel

Core™ processor minimum,

11th generation; i9 Intel

Core™ processor

preferred

• 16GB RAM minimum, 32GB RAM preferred

• Dedicated Graphics Card (very important):

Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia GeForce RTX,

Nvidia GeForce 960 M, 1060 M, 1660 M,

2060 M, AMD Radeon Pro 5300M/5500M,

AMD FirePro M4000 Mobility Pro (examples)

• 500GB minimum internal storage, 1 or

more TB and SSD hard drive preferred

• 15˝ minimum screen size

• External hard drive for backup; ﬂash

drive required for most classes

• Mouse required for use with most design

software; wireless mouse preferred

• Minimum 3-year warranty with theft and

damage insurance

• Full number pad integrated into laptop

keyboard preferred

• Software: Autodesk Revit,* Autodesk

AutoCAD,* SketchUp, 3DS Max, Adobe

Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign),

Microsoft Ofﬁce,* Students will be advised

when/how to purchase or acquire software

as needed for each course.

*Free for students

SCHMIDTHORST COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

• Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit

(Macs and Chromebooks are highly

discouraged)

• 500GB hard drive minimum

• 16GB RAM minimum

• Ofﬁce365 – Desktop Version

*Free for students

Applied Statistics & Operations Research

• Software: SPSS or R*

*Free for students

Marketing

• R/Studio*

• Multiple other in-person courses require

students to bring their laptops to class

on the day of essay exams (where they use

LockDown Browser to take the exam).

*Free for students

COLLEGE OF MUSICAL ARTS

• Software: Sibelius or Finale

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE

& APPLIED ENGINEERING

Architectural and Environmental Design

• Windows 10 64-bit (Macs are highly

discouraged)

• i7 Intel

Core™ processor minimum, i9

Intel

Core™ preferred

• 16GB RAM minimum

• 500GB hard drive minimum, 1 or more TB

and SSD hard drive preferred

• Video Processor: Nvidia Quadro,

Nvidia

Geforce 960 M, 1060 M, 1660 M,

2060 M, AMD Radeon Pro 5300M/5500M,

AMD FirePro M4000 Mobility Pro (examples)

• Dedicated Graphics Card

• 15˝ minimum screen size

• External hard drive for backup; ﬂash

drive required for most classes

Continued on back

• Wireless mouse

• Minimum 3-year warranty with theft and

damage insurance

• Software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketchup

Pro, Rhino, VRAY, Lumin,* Autodesk Revit,*

Autodesk AutoCAD, 3DS Max

*Free for students

Construction Management

• Windows 10 recommended

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Technology

• Windows 10

• Dual-core CPU, quad-core preferred

• 8GB RAM, 16GB preferred

• 2GB or more GPU RAM, 4GB preferred

• Windows devices preferred; SolidWorks

and ANSYS only work on Windows

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

• Windows 10 64-bit

• Microsoft Ofﬁce 64-bit

• i5/i7 Intel

Core™ processor or equivalent

• 16GB RAM minimum

• Graphics Card: Video memory

512MB+ (support for OpenGL 2.0 or Direct3D

11 is required for the 3D module)

• 256GB storage minimum, 512GB preferred

with 5GB of free space (additional space may

be required for Automation Studio catalogs)

• Windows devices preferred; SolidWorks

and ANSYS only work on Windows

Visual Communication Technology

• Software: Adobe Creative Cloud*

• DSLR Camera (video capable)

• External hard drive for backup

*Adobe Creative Cloud is available for free

on devices in the VCT computer lab. Students

wishing to complete assignments using their

personal devices must purchase the software

separately.

GRADUATE COLLEGE

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

• Students are required to have a mobile

device AND a laptop computer that meet

the following speciﬁcations.

Mobile Device

• Android, Apple, or Microsoft products are

acceptable

• Must have mobile broadband capabilities.

• Please note: Microsoft Surface Pro can be

considered under both laptop and mobile

device categories. If you are considering

a Surface Pro for use as a laptop, please

see minimum computer requirements below.

• Android - Android operating system

version 6.0 or newer is required.

• Apple - Apple operating system version 9.0

or newer is required.

• Mobile broadband capability for the mobile

device is recommended providing an internet

connection when a local wireless network

is not available.

• A variety of mobile device applications are

required for use throughout the program.

Laptop Computer

• Operating System: Windows 10 or higher

or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or higher

• Processor: i5 or i7 Intel

Core,™ Apple M1,

or equivalent processor

• Display: 13-inch display (or larger

recommended) 1024 x 768 screen resolution

or better

• Hardware: Webcam (internal or external)

and microphone required.

• RAM: 16GB minimum

• Hard Drive: Minimum 256GB internal

storage, 512GB preferred

• Wireless: Wireless: 802.11g (or higher)

• Bandwidth: Minimum 15Mbps

Download/2 Mbps Upload Speed

• Carrying Case: Quality case suggested for

your protection

• Warranty: 3 Yr. Limited Warranty with Next

Business Day On-Site Service is suggested

• Software: Microsoft Ofﬁce 365,* Anti-Virus

and Malware Software, Acrobat Reader

*Free for students

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS)

Information Technology Services is the central point of contact for questions and support

regarding technology on campus.

ITS SERVICES

Student Services

• Free hardware repairs for Dell and Apple computers covered

by warranty

• Open computer labs (walk-in use)

• BGSU account support

• Campus-wide printing from personal devices and computer labs

• 1TB of free cloud storage using OneDrive

• Ofﬁce 365 – ﬁve free installations of Microsoft Ofﬁce suite

• Self-help guides for connecting your devices -

www.bgsu.edu/studentconnect

Printing

• The estimated cost of using a personal printer is double the cost

of using campus printers

• Personal wireless printers are blocked from accessing the

BGSU network

• Add money to your BG1 card to print via campus printers

• Print from your laptop, phone or tablet to any student printer on

campus – www.bgsu.edu/mobilityprint

OTHER CAMPUS SERVICES

Collab Lab

The Collab Lab is a hands-on and collaborative space located in

the Jerome Library. Tech tutoring is available to help students gain

knowledge and work effectively with the technology required in

classes. The Collab Lab also offers unique equipment such as 3D

printers, a laser cutter/engraver, and Wacom Cintiqs. Walk-ins and

online booking available. www.bgsu.edu/collablab

Safeware

Safeware is an extended service protection plan (like an insurance

plan or extended warranty) sold at Falcon Outﬁtters. The Safeware

plan protects computers and tablets for up to four years against claims

that your computer warranty may not cover such as accidental damage,

liquid spills, manufacturing defects and power surges. Beneﬁts include

no out-of-pocket expenses and a hassle-free claims process.

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