Software Requirements

Software Package

The School of Engineering provides a software package for students that includes most of what you will need for this course. More information can be found here: http://engineering.nyu.edu/services/information-technology-systems/laptop.

Unsupported Platforms

EG1003 explicitly does not offer support for any of the following platforms:

• OpenOffice/LibreOffice
• Google Docs
• iWork: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
• Linux/Unix
• ChromeOS
• Mobile Devices: iOS/Android/Windows Phone

Use of any of these above mentioned platforms may cause formatting issues and submission troubles. Students may be penalized for these incompatibilities.

Lab PCs and NYU VCL

The PCs in JAB 573, 574, 576, and 577 are equipped with all the software you will need for the course. Access to these PCs are allowed during Open Lab sessions.

NYU offers a Virtual Computing Lab. At this time, most of the software is available on the VCL, but not all.

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office is provided as part of the software package. Alternatively, as of the writing of this page, students may register and download Office for free at http://www.office.com/getoffice365 with their nyu.edu email address. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are included in the Office suite.

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is only available for the Windows platform. Mac users may install virtualization software or dual-boot with Windows to install Microsoft Project.

Alternatives?

Mindstorms NXT/EV3

Free.

LDD/MLCad

Free.

NI LabVIEW (RTGS & SLS)

Evaluation available.

AutoCAD (SLS)

One-year evaluation available. 3D software and tutorials not provided.