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Internet AccessPLU’s Systems and Communication Services provides network connectivity for both students and faculty/staff members on campus. Wired and wireless connections are available from many locations around campus.  All devices on the PLU network must be registered to an active member of the PLU community before given access to any network resources.  Assistance with problems related to your network connection is provided through the Help Desk, located on the first floor of the

Communication, Media & Design Arts Learning OutcomesUpon completion of the program, a student receiving a BA in Communication will be able to: Deliver a public and/or professional presentation for an audience within a specified timeframe. Effectively communicate in written formats appropriate to situation, audience, and medium (journalistic formats, academic essays and research writing, press releases and promotional writing, media writing, etc.). Identify credible media and information sources

Policies All Computer and Network Use Policies – A statement on violations & consequences and the individual policies listed below are gathered at this location. General Use Policy – This is the overarching policy that applies to the use of computer-related resources at Pacific Lutheran University. Network Use Policy – This policy applies to all computers connected to the PLU network. Anti-Virus Software Policy – Applies to all individuals who connect a personally owned computer to the PLU

Anti-Virus, Cyber Safety, Backups, & Computer Security Anti-Virus Software – How to download and install PLU recommended anti-virus software. Virus Information – An overview of computer viruses and what you can do to protect your computer. Cyber Safety at PLU – An overview of cyber safety issues and what you can do to protect yourself. PLU Cyber Safety Notices – Listing of email notices to the PLU community on cyber safety. Examples of Phishing Scams – Listing of email headers of recent

CS DegreesThe CS Department offers the following major degree programs: Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science Minors We also offer the following minors: Computer Science Minor Data Science Minor Full details about the courses and requirements are available in the online catalog.Matthew Conover ’19 explains how PLU helped prepare him for a career in software engineeringAt PLU, there are no requirements to be admitted into the CS program. Just declare your major

What is a Computer Virus?A computer virus is a program that replicates by copying or attempting to copy itself to another program or computer. It can be transmitted as attachments to an e-mail, a downloaded file, on a flash drive or CD, or get in through a security hole that has not been patched. Some viruses start causing harm to your system as soon as their code is executed, and others can stay dormant on your machine until something causes their code to be executed. Many viruses simply use