Labs

Training and proper testing is required for all lab based activities. All students are mandated to follow safety protocols.

There may be limited access to Centennial’s computers and specialty labs. For your health and safety, follow any posted protocols (e.g., physical distancing, cleaning, etc.).

Equipment

Please note that you will be required to bring your laptop to the college for every class.

Laptop Mac with Windows 10 OS:
Intel i7
8 – 16 GB RAM
Graphics NVidia 2GB min
15″ 1080p or better, non glare
OR
LAPTOP OS  Windows 10 (64-bit) highly recommended.
Dual core CPU minimum; intel Quad core i7 processor recommended 8GB RAM minimum; 16GB or more highly recommended NVIDIA® dedicated graphics card with 2GB or more GPU RAM minimum; 4GB or more recommended; NVIDIA Quadro or GeForce recommended.
15’ full HD or better screen.
512GB SSD / PCIe M.2 SSD minimum, 1TB or better recommended Minimum

Software

Students have access to industry-leading software packages and bundles that can be found in rooms, labs, and podiums across our campuses. Computers at each campus will be loaded with the applications for use in your courses. To access these features, you must log in to the network using your student number. You can see a comprehensive list of software and software packages installed by room and by campus here.

Adobe Creative Suite, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Alias Sketchbook.

Library Collections

Instructors may make course readings available online through the eReserves service in eCentennial or as physical items that can be borrowed from a campus library on short-term loan. If your instructor is using eReserves, you will see a module in the course content on eCentennial. The list may include links to library resources like databases, articles, and eBooks; book chapters; web links; and open educational resources. Check your course outline or contact your instructor for information about where your assigned course readings are located.