Medical Student Computing
The Brody School of Medicine requires all incoming first year medical students to purchase laptops to enhance their curriculum. The Brody School of Medicine also requires students to purchase PDAs or Windows Mobile Devices in the second semester of their second year to prepare for clinical studies. The Medical Student Computing Web site provides information on all of the required computing resources for current and incoming medical students.
TabletPC/Laptop Purchasing & Requirements
PDA/Windows Mobile Purchasing & Requirements
PDA/Windows Mobile/Smartphone Resources
What about Insurance?
It is not required, but you can get additional insurance from www.safeware.com. Computer insurance compliments the warranty by covering theft, fire, lightning, and natural disasters.
What software will be included with my Tablet/Laptop?
Office 2007 Professional CD which includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook. Other software available for download: Symantec NAV, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, Flash, Winzip, Neuron 6.5, RealPlayer, Shockwave, QuickTime is available at our plugins page.
Do I have to purchase a printer?
Purchasing a printer is optional, although you may want to purchase one for home or use one you already have purchased. There will be access to a printer in the Medical Student Technology Center for all medical students.
Medical Student Technology Center
The Center houses 20 Dell Optiplex computers running Office 2007, SPSS, Firefox and IE7. There are also 2 duplexed networked printers, a scanner, and photocopier. This center is open 24 hours and has numerous study areas.
Technical Support
Onsite support for the laptops will be available at the Laupus Library Computer Lab- ACE West on the 3rd floor Room 3536.
Laptop and Tablet support will be available at the times listed below:
Monday - Thursday - 8:00-6:00 pm
Friday - 8:00-4:00 pm
To check the status of a laptop being serviced or ask a computer related question go to the ITCS Help Desk web site.
What kind of training will students receive on using the TabletPC/Laptop?
Students will receive a 2-3 hour training session during orientation on how to setup and use their new device.
M1 Laptop Orientation Manual - Manual for M1 students to assist in setting up their new laptops. Also includes other information in regards to using their laptops or computers here at ECU.
Lenovo Computers - Lenovo's support website contains a knowledge base, downloads, and real-language based content searches for help with their systems. You will need the service tag number, located on the back of your computer, in order to register for this service.
How will these computers be used in the classroom?
Each course and each instructor will require different uses of technology. Some courses will use notebooks intensively in class while others will rely on traditional teaching methods. Blackboard is used in several of the courses in the curriculum. Students should NOT expect to use their laptop or tablet computers everyday in every class. Many students have found it helpful to take notes and use their laptop or tablet as a research, communication and resource tool. Having wireless laptops in students hands gives them access to tons of information and easy access to people.
View Wireless Map of Campus
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