Technology and Facilities

Contact Information

General computing support is offered by COE IT. Please email [email protected] to create a ticket to resolve or receive assistance for an inquiry or technology issue. 

  • Computer Lab Use, Access and Security 
  • The CEE Department provides computer facilities for use by its graduate students: Ghausi 3032 and Ghausi 3034. All labs require keycard for access. The computer labs in Ghausi Hall are designated for use by Civil & Environmental Engineering graduate students and by students enrolled in certain Civil & Environmental Engineering classes only. Please do not provide access to anyone who has not been issued an access card. The card provides security against theft and personal safety for the users of the lab. Non-compliance could result in losing your access privileges.  
     
    Adhere to UC Davis Computer and Network Use Policy, including refraining from transmitting or reproducing material that is copyrighted, slanderous, defamatory in nature, displaying obscene, lewd or sexually harassing images or text. Web sites that allow downloading of copyright material have user agreements specifying how the site and material can be used. It is your responsibility to read and understand the agreement. If you do not adhere to the agreement, the department can be denied access to those sites. 
     
    For example: The ASCE site allows journal downloads. You are not allowed to download more than one or two documents and strictly prohibits “systematic downloads.” We have had students download multiple copies of journal articles and the  
    campus was restricted from using that site until the student was identified and put under judicial review.  
     
    Please read the following documents. Failure to abide by these policies can result with  an investigation by Student Judicial Affairs. If you are unable to access these documents via the internet, they are posted between rooms 3029 and 3031 Ghausi Hall. 
  • How do I receive Aggie Access? 
  • Many doors, including exterior and lab doors, require AggieAccess to open them. For building entry, keep in mind the building is open Monday – Friday from 7am – 7pm. If you will need access outside of those hours, or if you will be using lab space, you will need AggieAccess. 

    Key Control Managers: Sylvia Liu, Jessica Hazard, & Reuben Castelino 

    Request & Set Up Mobile Aggie Access: Once the police department receives your request and activates your account, the mobile credential will take 24-72 hours to activate. Then, the key control managers can grant you access in the system. 

    Email [email protected] or [email protected] the following: 

    First & Last Name 

    Principal Investigator (cc the PI in the request email) 

    Affiliation (undergrad, graduate, postdoc, etc.) 

    Buildings/Rooms you will need access to 

    If you want lab access, you will need to be cleared with Lab Safety Officer Jessica Hazard ([email protected]) first. 

    Aggie Access FAQ 

  • How do I get added to a mailing list? 
  • The department maintains a series of mailing lists to communicate to faculty, staff, researcher, students and affiliates. Please email [email protected] with your name, title, and department affiliation to be added to the appropriate list. 
  • What are the Electronic Communications guidelines? 
  • Allowable Use: http://www.ucop.edu/information-technology-services/initiatives/universitywide-copyright-policies-and-guidance-.html 

    Privacy and Access:https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/pman/documents/view/361/active 

    Guidelines for Compliance with the Digital Millenium Copyright Act 

    •  https://www.ucop.edu/information-technology-services/initiatives/universitywide-copyright-policies-and-guidance-.html 
    •  http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf 

  • Printer Use 
  • Each student is given a print quota of 100 pages per quarter. The only way to extend your print quota is to request it from your advisor. You cannot print copyright material. 
  • Files and Storage 
  • Files stored on lab systems can be removed without warning. There is a small amount of disk space available on your account. This is not designed for permanent storage of your files. The recommended service is your Box.com account provided by campus (http://ucdavis.app.box.com). Please be aware that you are responsible for your own backups. 
  • How can I get IT/Computer assistance or more information about software? 
  • For computer repair or technology assistance, please submit a service ticket at the UC Davis Service Hub or email [email protected]  
    For software information, check out IT Shared Services Software and Business Systems. 
  • How do I update my faculty website? 
  • To update a faculty COE webpage, please contact [email protected].