Computing Facilities

This page documents some important information about IT facilities provided by the Faculty of Sciences. Please take the time to read this information and acquaint yourself with the computing suites and their use. Use the online manual to access basic instructions and advice on computer operation. It is vitally important that you are aware of the Internet and Print charging system that operates in all student computing suites.

The Information Technology Services for Students site provides additional information about University-wide IT facilities and services available to students. This includes the MyUni system (lecture notes and the online education information), Student Email and IT Rules and Policies relating to students. In particular, students should read and understand the Rules for Student use of Computers and be aware of the IT Acceptable Use Policy .

Internet Access

See the Student Net Access Plan site for information about the University's Internet use management strategy. All students receive an Internet usage allocation each semester for University related access. Students can purchase additional allocations as required.

Student Dialup Service

The University of Adelaide provides a free Dialup Service for access to the University's online resources from home computers. For the price of a phone call students can access the Internet or IT resources such as MyUni and the Library electronic resources. No contracts or minimum payments required! Visit the link above to find out how to configure your home computer to access the dial in service.

Student Printing Quotas

There has been significant changes in print charging for 2005. Please see the student printing page for more details. Printing above your quota will be charged accordingly. You can check your printer usage at any time by visiting the Printing Account summaries page.

Rules for student use of computers

The following rules are in place to make sure that the suites are pleasant, efficient and reliable environments to work in. Anyone who does not follow them will be asked to leave.

1. Only students enrolled in Faculty of Sciences subjects can use these suites.
2. No eating or drinking in the Suite. Food and drink can cause damage to computer equipment.
3. No games. Games attract groups of people and lead to noise.
4. Treat the room as a library so that other users can concentrate.
5. Web Browsing is for course work only. Inappropriate use of the web browser slows down the network.
6. Except where we indicate otherwise, software must not be copied. Software is licensed for use in the Suite and must not be copied for use elsewhere unless specifically stated in course notes.
7. Do not use suite computers to download music from the Internet. It is an offence for students or staff to download music from the Internet unless with the consent of the legal copyright owner.
8. Students who have been allocated work to do in the Suite have priority of use.
9. Do not tell other people your Username or Password.
10. Distribution or display of material which is unsolicited, illegal, offensive, discriminatory, or sexist in any way is illegal and contravenes the rules for acceptable use of the University of Adelaide network. E-mails and other electronic documents are considered as tangible documents. Users can be charged with libel if the transmitted material contains material that may be construed as defamatory.