Computer Labs

The Learning Center offers open access computer use for currently enrolled Pierce students. Our computers are available for class related work only.

Computers, networks, and computing facilities made available by Pierce College for students are the property of Los Angeles Pierce College. These computers, networks and computing facilities are for the completion of academic requirements, scholarship, and college business. Use of the computers and these facilities for academic purposes is a privilege of the students. Use of computers, networks, computing facilities for activities other than academic purposes or college related business is not permitted and disciplinary measures will follow.

PROPER ID IS REQUIRED


ANY VIOLATION OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES MAY BE GROUNDS FOR EXPULSION FROM THESE FACILITIES:

- Use computers for LAPC class related work only.
- In order to print, pay a printing fee at the Pierce College bookstore; you will need your ID card.
- Due to budget limitations, printing off the Internet is not allowed.
- Copying any copyrighted software is prohibited.
- Installing any programs or files on a computer is prohibited.
- Deleting any programs or files from a computer is prohibited.
- Reconfiguring the hardware or software on the computers in any way is prohibited.
- No food or drinks are allowed in The Learning Center.
- Save your work to your own data disks only.
- You will be required to log in and log out at the computer station that you use.
- Observe a one-hour time limit on the computers if others are waiting.
- Limit breaks from the workstation to 5 minutes if others are waiting.
- Keep conversations and noise level to a minimum.
- Turn off your cell phones or put them on silent (calls must be taken outside The Learning Center).
- Treat equipment and furniture with respect.
- Students are expected to be respectful of other students at all times, conducting themselves in a manner that does not disturb others.
- Any form of disruption to other students is prohibited.
- There is a ten page maximum per print project unless approved by The Learning Center staff.
- Observe lab hours as posted.

The Learning Center has two computer labs for students to use: TLC 1604, and Bungalow 0398, formerly the Center for Academic Success. Both labs have Microsoft Word 2003 for typing papers for your classes. Students will need to purchase a print card at the student store (minimum $3 purchase) to print documents in TLC 1604 (and TLC 1613). Students wishing to print documents from Bungalow 0398 must bring in their own paper.

We have high speed Internet access capable of working over 27 times faster than a 56k modem!

Currently installed programs:


General Programs
Microsoft Office Suite 2003 which includes:
- Word 2003 (Word Processor)
- Excel 2003
- Access 2003
- Powerpoint 2003
- MS Publisher 2003

- Internet Explorer (Internet Access)
- Netscape (Internet Access)


English Programs
- PLATO
- CSR
- SkillsBank 4


Spanish Programs
- Español a lo Vivo


French Programs
- Mais Oui


ASL Programs
- Fingerspelling and Numbers


Math Programs
- PLATO
- Interactive Math
- SkillsBank 4


Accounting
- Quicken QuickBooks


Architecture
- AutoCad (Available in TLC 1613 only)


Office Administration Programs
- Keyboarding Pro


Physics Programs


Chemistry Programs
- Crystalline Solids
- Organic React Mechanics


Statistics
- SPSS (Available in TLC 1613 and Bungalow 0398 only)


Nursing Programs
- ChartSmart 2