Proposal for Upgrading Majors Lab Computers 

Project Description 

The Majors lab (LOV025) is a computer lab that is available to any student taking a Computer 
Science  class,  Computer  Science  majors,  and  Computer  Science  graduate  students.  It  is  open 
seven days a week, 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 7pm on weekends. There are 36 
computers currently in this lab with a dual‐boot setup (Windows 10 and Linux Mint) and software 
tailored  to  the  needs  of  Computer  Science  classes,  e.g.  Visual  Studio  for  C/C++  and  C# 
Programming,  ModelSim  and  Icarus  Verilog  for  Computer  Organization,  Python,  Scheme  and 
Prolog  for  Programming  Languages,  MySQL  for  Database  Systems,  and  SSH  and  Xming  for 
accessing CS UNIX/Linux servers and services. 

The  oldest  computers  currently  in  the  Majors  lab  were  purchased  with  a  Tech  Fee  grant 
dispensed in 2011. Due to heavy use and the passage of time, there have been many hardware 
failures, and these failures are becoming increasingly common as the hardware continues to age. 
Twelve of these computers were replaced with student tech fee funding two year ago, and last 
year we also replaced twelve. 

This  year,  we  would  like  to  replace  eleven  of  the  computers  in  the  Majors  lab  to  finish  the 
replacement. 

Impact of the Project 

The Majors lab is a critical tool that makes programming courses accessible for all students, not 
just  those  who  can  afford  their  own  computer.  Teaching  assistants  for  programming  courses 
often hold office hours in the Majors lab specifically so students who do not have working laptops 
can receive the same level of practical guidance on their work that students working on their own 
laptops would be able to receive. Additionally, the space is used for various Computer‐Science‐
related activities throughout the year, including programming contests and special class projects. 

Project Plan 

We  propose  to  purchase  twelve  new  computers  for  the  Majors  lab  as  we  did  last  year,  each 
having Intel Core i7 processors, 16 GB RAM, 4GB video adapters, 1TB hard drives, and 24” wide 
screen LCD monitors in addition to a lock to help prevent theft. Each computer, monitor, and lock 
set costs $1,671.28 for a total cost of $23,129.02 including ITS Software License fees. 

Relationship of this project to other university activities 
 
ACM’s  FSU  Chapter  uses  the  Majors  Lab  to  host  programming  competitions  in  spring  and  fall 
semesters  and  has  a  dedicated  room  inside  the  lab  for  ACM  related  activities.  ACM,  the 
Association for Computing Machinery, is an international scientific and educational organization 
dedicated  to  advancing  the  arts,  sciences,  and  applications  of  information  technology.  It  is  a 

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leading  resource  for  computing  professionals  and  students  working  in  the  various  fields  of 
Information Technology, and for interpreting the impact of information technology on society. 
 
Ongoing Support 

The purchase of these computers comes with a three‐year warranty. 

Project Team Description 

The project team consists of the Systems Group led by Yu Wang and Gabe de la Pena. Mr. Wang 
has  Master’s  Degree  in  Computer  Science  and  17  years  of  experience  administering  large 
complex computer and network systems. Mr. de la Pena has 12 years of experience administering 
large computer laboratories. 

Supporting Documents 
 
1. Photos of the Majors Lab 
 

 
 

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2. Price quotes on computers 
 
 

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Processor I77700 [338-BKYX] 146
supports Windows 10/Linux
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Microsoft Application
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Software
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Power Supply (80Plus Bronze)
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(English/French Multi-language)
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Diagnostic CD /
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Diskette
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 Student Technology Fee Budget Template for 2017‐2018 Project Funding Proposal

Project Title: Hardware upgrade for Computer Science Majors Lab

Organization or College: Arts and Sciences

Department or Unit: Computer Science

Project Period Start Date: 5/1/2018 End Date: 5/30/2018

I. Senior/Key Personnel
List senior and / or key personnel whose compensation will be funded through project non‐recurring funds 
Requested 
First Name Middle Name Last Name Project Role Salary Fringe Benefits Funds Requested
A.
B.
C.
D.
Total Funds Requested for Senior/Key Personnel $                            ‐

II. Student & Other Personnel
Requested 
Salary Fringe Benefits FTE Funds Requested
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Other Personnel
Total Funds Requested for Students & Other Personnel $                            ‐

Total Salaries, Wages & Benefits $                            ‐
 Student Technology Fee Budget Template for 2017‐2018 Project Funding Proposal

III. Equipment
List items and dollar amounts for each item, including software, (or multiple items of the same type with a total cost of) over $2,000 ‐ add lines as 
needed
Item Description Funds Requested
A. Computer Dell OptiPlex 7050 MT Computers. $1296.90 each and 11 total $14,265.90
B. Dell UltraSharp 24 monitors U2415. $359.99 each and 17 total $6,119.83
C.
D.
Total for items over $2,000 $20,385.73

Total for Additional items (less that $2,000 each)
ITS Onetime Software License Fee. $235 each and 11 total $                  2,585.00
Dell Premium Lock. $14.39 each and 11 total $158.29
Total Equipment Costs $23,129.02

IV. Other Costs
Funds Requested
Materials & Supplies
Consultant Services
Equipment or Facility Rental/Use Fees
Additional Project Costs (describe in budget justification)
Total for Others Costs $                            ‐

Total Project Cost $                23,129.02