Technology Recommendation
It is required that you come to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with the following technology:
- A Windows based laptop capable of running Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcGIS Pro 2.5. Students will be using these programs extensively in lectures and classes. The software will be available for installation once you are on campus.
- The minimum requirements for this laptop are:
- Operating System: Windows 8.1 (64 bit) or Windows 10 (64 bit)
- CPU: 2 cores, hyperthreaded (4 cores or more recommended)
- RAM: 4 GB (8 GB or more recommended)
- Storage: 32 GB of free space (Solid State Drive recommended
As part of your student accounts, all students have access to Office 365 for the duration of their time with Olds College. To access this you just need to follow these steps:
- Go to portal.office.com
- Enter your Olds College email address and password
- Once logged in there is a button on the right that says "Install Office Apps"
This will give you access to the full Office suite on your computer, for both Windows and Mac based platforms.
Materials & Supplies for Post-Diploma Environment Students
It is recommended that you come prepared with the following items for your field experiences:
- Waterproof jacket & pants
- Rubber boots
- Solid hiking books (no flip flops or sandals)
- Umbrella
- Rain poncho
- Long Pants
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses (if desired)
- Sunscreen & bug spray (if desired)
Many courses at Olds College require instructor prepared modules as a substitute for textbooks. These modules provide you with the essential course notes and laboratory exercises. They also serve as excellent reference materials for you after you leave school. Modules typically cost between $25 - 40, depending on the size.
Information on other required textbooks and any further supplies will be provided as you attend each class. All books and supplies will be available during the first few weeks of classes in the College Campus Store.
