Computer Labs & Support

Computer Labs & Support

CSE Department provides computer labs in an effort to facilitate learning through technology. These computer labs are available to any CSE student, using their myCoyote ID information. The labs provide access to computing systems, with a variety of software students can utilize throughout their studies. Our labs also provide students with resources for printing papers and reports.

Technical Support Contact Information

Service We Provide:

For Staff and Faculty

We provide software, and hardware support to tablets, laptops, desktops and lab equipment. We provide consultation and quote on equipment for personal use or for classroom uses.

For Students:

We provide support for software and hardware used in the lab room, as well as student account/access. We also provide lab equipment for checkout.

Free software:

• Faculty & Staff Software
• Student Software

Available Equipment for Check Out:

For more information or questions about checking out equipment please visit JB 351 or contact Pedro.LorenzanoRodriguez@csusb.edu -OR- Kevin.delaCueva@csusb.edu.

• Soldering Station  -  Instructions
• Cana Kit Raspberry Pi 4 Extreme Kit
• Sunfounder Sensor Kit V2.0 For Raspberry Pi
• Robotics Kits
• Basys 3 Board   -  Reference Manual 
•  Bread Board (Global Specialty PB-505)  -  Instruction Manual 
• Oscilloscope (Siglent SDS1202X-E)  -  Quick Start  -  User's Manual 
• Waveform Generators (Siglent SDG1032X)  -  Quick Start  -  User's Manual
• Samsung Tablet 
• Apple iPads

Lab Rooms

The research lab can be used for studying, working on projects/assignments,  and team meetings for the following classes:

Senior Project, Internship in Computer Science and Engineering, Independent Study, and Masters Project

For more information please visit JB 351, or contact IT Staff.

Computer Lab Schedule

*Labs are closed during Instructional Hours please view Lab Room Schedule below:

How to Access the Lab Computers Remotely

 We also understand the requirements of these technologies outside of the classroom. To accommodate those needs, both ITS and our CSE IT provide different method to remote connect to the Computer Labs, accessible from any personal computer, even off-campus.

To view all current documentations please visit:

Remote Lab Connection

• ITS Remote Computer Labs
• Remote Access to CSE Linux Lab with PuTTY with GlobalProtect VPN using windows 
• Remote Access to CSE Linux Labs with GlobalProtect VPN Using MacOS
• Remote Access to CSE Linux Labs With GlobalProtect VPN Using Windows 11
• Horizon VDI Instruction (Remote Windows Access)
• SSH X11 Forwarding Tutorial
• X11 Forwarding on Windows with Cygwin
• VNC Instructions for Windows
• VNC Instructions for Mac OS
• VNC Instructions for Linux
• Combined VNC Instructions for Windows, OS X and Linux
• Linux Lab File Transfer with CyberDuck

High Performance Computing

Through the CSUSB High Performance Computing Program (HPCP), our faculty, students and staff can use the high performance computing resources at the supercomputing centers for academic purposes. All faculty and student projects that can use these resources are welcome and can begin immediately.

CSUSB High Performance Computing Program (HPCP)

Forms

• Project Machine Request Form
• Laboratory Equipment/Device Checkout Form
• Microsoft Academic Alliance Development Tools Student Use Form

Free Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching

Azure is a comprehensive set of cloud services that developers and IT professionals use to build, deploy, and manage applications through a global network of datacenters. In cooperation with Azure, CSUSB offers a variety of free resources for both students and faculty.

Imagine: Try Azure App Services, a fully-managed cloud offering that enables you to build and deploy native and web apps in minutes.
Visual Studio Dev Essentials: Everything you need all in one place, Developer tools, Cloud services, Software, Training and support.
Microsoft IT Pro Cloud Essentials: Get started with Azure and learn new skills. Azure Essentials can help you take it further. Choose a topic and use the curated set of demo videos, hands-on labs, and product trials to learn about and try Azure at your own pace.
Azure Free Account: Test and deploy enterprise apps, Create custom mobile experiences, & Gain insights from your data.

VMware Academic Programs

If you are enrolled in a computer science course, you are eligible to obtain many VMWare development tools free of charge for academic use. These tools include VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation, VMware vSphere, VMware vCenter, etc. You can install these tools on a laptop or home computer.

Complete the Microsoft and VMware Academy Program Student Use Agreement Form and submit it at the help desk. After the help desk creates your account, you will be able to log into the CSUSB CSE Academy Software Center and download VMWwre tools.