A variety of software is available on both computer lab computers as well as for installation on faculty and staff computers. Contact the Technology Assistance Center at x7500 about software installation on university-owned equipment.
| Software |
Description |
| Acrobat Pro (Adobe) | PDF Creation |
| Amos | Statistical analysis |
| Apple Logic Pro | Music composition |
| ArcGIS | Topographical analysis |
| ArcPad | Topgraphical analysis |
| ATAC | Crime/pattern analysis |
| AutoCAD | Computer-aided drafting |
| Autodesk 3ds | Computer-aided drafting |
| Camtasia | Screen capture |
| CDD (Click, Drag and Drill) | Enterprise system tool |
| Cisco Clean Access | Server login application |
| Cisco Web VPN | Off-campus server login |
| Connect (aka Breeze) (Adobe) | Presentations/remote desktop |
| Crimestat | Data analysis |
| Desire 2 Learn (D2L) | Online course software |
| Dreamweaver (Adobe) | Web editor |
| Finale | Music composition |
| Fireworks (Adobe) | Web graphics |
| FitnessGram | Fitness assessment |
| Flash Professional (Adobe) | Web animation |
| GeoMedia Professional | G.I.S. |
| i2 | Data interpretation |
| Desktop publishing / illustration | |
| Imagine | Imagery analysis |
| InDesign (Adobe) | Desktop publishing / layout |
| JAWS | Audio screen reader |
| JMP Software | Statistical software |
| Kurzweil | Audio text reader |
| Manifold | G.I.S. |
| Maple | Mathematical software |
| Mathematica | Instructional aid |
| MATLAB | Algorithm analysis |
| Max/MSP | Digital signal processing |
| Maxon Cinema 4D | 3D animation |
| Microsoft Office (PC) |
Productivity suite |
| Microsoft Office (MAC) | Productivity suite |
| PAL/Transit | Enterprise Systems tool |
| Pathfinder Office | GPS data processing |
| Photoshop (Adobe) | Graphics |
| POM-QM | Statistical analysis |
| Qualtrics | Web survey tool |
| R | Statistical computing |
| RefWorks | Bibliographic tool |
| Respondus Campus Wide | Assessment generator |
| Respondus Lockdown Browser | Secure web browser |
| Revit | Architectural drafting/design |
| Rockware | Subsurface mapping |
| SAS | Statistical analysis |
| Sketch-Up | 3D model design |
| Snag It | Tutorial application |
| SPSS | Statistical analysis |
| STATA | Statistical analysis |
| Surfer | Topgraphical analysis |
| Symantec Anti-Virus | Anti-virus |
| Vectorworks | Cinematic graphic design |
| Vision | Classroom management |
| Windows (Faculty/Staff) | Operating system |
| Windows (Students) | Operating system |
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Adobe Acrobat is the recommended tool used to create, control and deliver high-quality Adobe PDF documents. Acrobat Pro can assemble electronic or paper files, web sites, engineering drawings and e-mail into reliable PDF documents that are easy to share with others using free Adobe Reader® software.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 80 - Metered licenses; 50 - Local
Availability: Installed in all campus PC labs and on all Multimedia classroom PCs.
Support: Adobe Acrobat FAQ
Amos
Amos is a powerful and easy-to-use structural equation modeling (SEM) software program. Amos allows the user to estimate, assess and present a model in an intuitive path diagram to show hypothesized relationships among variables.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 60 Individual licenses
Availability: Please call x7500 for further information
Support: Amos
Apple Logic Pro
Created by Apple specifically for musicians, Apple Logic Pro allows the user to produce their own music, create soundtracks for film and video and more.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): MAC
License(s): 15 Individual Licenses
Availability: Porterfield 106
Support: Apple
ArcGIS
ArcGIS allows the user to view and query maps, view spatial data, create maps and perform basic spatial analysis.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 200 metered
Availability: Cook 124, Cook 125, Curie 147, Curie 148
Support: ArcGIS
ArcPad
ArcPad is designed for GIS professionals who require GIS capabilities in the field. It gives field-based personnel the ability to capture, edit, analyze, and display geographic information easily and efficiently.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): See ArcGIS
Availability: Cook 124, Cook 125
Support: ESRI ArcPad
ATAC
ATAC (Automated Tactical Analysis of Crime) is a pattern/trend identification analysis and prediction software package used by public safety, defense and commercial users.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 100 metered
Availability: Cook 124, Cook 125
Support: BAIR Software
AutoCAD
AutoCAD software allows the user to design, visualize and document floorplans/design layouts.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 21 metered licenses
Availability: McGuffey 238
Support: Autodesk
Autodesk 3ds Max
Features and functionality in Autodesk® 3ds Max® 3D animation software facilitate collaboration, creation and flexible workflows for game developers and creative professionals in the TV and film industries.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 21 metered licenses
Availability: McGuffey 238
Support: Autodesk 3ds Max
Camtasia Studio
Camtasia Studio allows the user to easily record action from their screen, voice and/or Web camera videos to create compelling video tutorials, training presentations and rich sales demonstrations for both Web and CD-ROM delivery.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 50 Standalone Windows licenses; 20 Standalone MAC licenses
Availability: Varies by semester. Call Walker Technology Lab x7522 for details
Support: Tech Smith
CDD (Click, Drag and Drill)
Enterprise Systems reporting tool that allows the user to create custom reports quickly and easily. Used in conjunction with Reflections.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): NA
Availability: Departmental approval required.
Support: CDD
Cisco Clean Access
Cisco Clean Access is a security tool that performs an audit of a computer's software profile to verify required security updates are installed and anti-virus definitions are up-to-date. Clean Access is required on all student owned desktops and any laptop/tablet with wireless capability where RU network connectivity is desired.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): Unlimited site license
Availability: Residence hall multimedia workstations where necessary
Support: Cisco Clean Access Support Site
Cisco VPN Client
Cisco VPN Client allows users to establish end-to-end, encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels for secure network connectivity.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): Unlimited site license
Availability: Currently not installed on lab/multimedia machines
Support: Cisco VPN Client Support Site
Adobe Connect (Breeze)
Adobe® Connect™ (formerly known as Macromedia Breeze), provides enterprise web communication solutions for training, marketing, enterprise web conferencing, and online collaboration.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): Unlimited site license
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Connect
CrimeStat
CrimeStat III is a Windows-based spatial statistics software package used for analyzing crime data from law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. The software can be used with a geographic information system (GIS) to support and enhance law enforcement's tactical and strategic analysis efforts.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): site
Availability: Cook124, Cook 125
Support: CrimeStat
Desire 2 Learn (D2L)
Desire 2 Learn is a Learning Management System (LMS) that aides instructors as an online instructionary tool. New at RU for the 2011 academic year, D2L replaces WebCT (Blackboard).
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Web Based
License(s): site
Availability: Web-based application. Internet connection required.
Support: RU D2L Home
DreamWeaver
DreamWeaver is a web page editor that provides a combination of visual layout tools, application development features and code editing capabilities.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 100 Metered licenses
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Adobe Dreamweaver Main Page
Finale
Finale is a powerful music notation software package. Finale allows the user to compose, arrange, notate, and print engraver-quality sheet music.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): MAC
License(s): 15 Individual
Availability: Porterfield 106
Support: Finale
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Fireworks (FW) is a bitmap and vector graphics editor.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 70 Metered licenses
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Adobe Fireworks
FitnessGram
Fitnessgram/Activitygram is a computerized tool that enables schools to perform quality fitness assessments and physical activity assessments.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 5 Metered licenses
Availability: Peters C109
Support: FitnessGram
Adobe Flash Professional
Adobe Flash Professional allows the user to quickly create animations, easily modify motion paths, and exercise complete control over individual animation attributes with object-based animation.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 85 Metered licenses
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Adobe Flash
GeoMedia Professional
GeoMedia® Professional is a G.I.S. (Geographical Information System) software package that allows the user to capture and edit spatial data and to make live connections to multiple GIS data warehouses simultaneously.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 500 metered licenses
Availability: Cook 124, Cook 125
Support: Intergraph GeoMedia
i2 Analyst's Notebook
i2 Analyst's Notebook is an Assisted Analysis and Visualization software tool. i2 Analyst's Notebook delivers analysis and visualization capabilities that supports analysts to quickly turn large sets of disparate data into high quality and actionable intelligence to prevent crime, fraud and terrorism.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 10 metered
Availability: Cook124, Cook 125
Support: i2 Analyst Notebook
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based drawing program. Illustrator features 3D, advanced typographical controls, smooth PDF integration and printing options to publish artwork anywhere.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 80 Metered licenses
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Adobe Illustrator
Imagine
ERDAS IMAGINE® is the world’s foremost remote sensing solution, providing tools to create, manage and analyze imagery to increase the value of geospatial information.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 15 metered licenses
Availability: Cook124, Cook 125
Support: Erdas Imagine
Adobe InDesign
Adobe® InDesign® is a desktop publishing package (DTP) used for creating and laying out periodical publications, posters, and print media.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 75 Metered licenses
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: InDesign Main Page
JAWS
Screen reading software designed to aid the visually impaired.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 5 metered licenses
Availability: 3rd floor McConnel Library; Tyler 060 ( DRO OFFICE )
Support: Freedon Scientific
JMP
JMP dynamically links statistics with graphics to allow the user to interactively explore, understand, and visualize data.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 100 Individual licenses
Availability: Walker 222 (2 Windows), Curie 33 (24 Windows)
Support: JMP Knowledge Base
Kurzweil
Kurzweil scans printed text and then reads it aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 3 metered licenses
Availability: Tyler 060 ( DRO OFFICE )
Support: Kurzweil Home
Manifold
Manifold is a Geographical Information System (GIS) software package. Manifold can be construed as a "word processor for maps" that will let the user create new maps or edit existing maps. Manifold is also a "database system for maps" that will allow the user to embed database information into a map so that the map can be used as a visual interface into the data.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 100 Metered Licenses, 10 Individual licenses
Availability: Cook 124, Cook 125
Support: Manifold Information
Maple
Maple offers full computing support for any activity involving mathematics. Maple is designed for scientific and engineering problem-solving, mathematical exploration, data visualization and technical authoring.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 100 Total (Metered/ Individual) Licenses
Availability: All campus PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Maple Documentation Center (PDF Manuals)
Mathematica
Mathematica is a tool to aid instructors with the development of interactive lessons to engage students, deepening their understanding of mathematics and preparing them for the future across a wealth of disciplines.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): Site
Availability: Upon request
Support: Mathematica
MATLAB
MATLAB® is a high-level technical computing language and interactive environment for algorithm development, data visualization, data analysis, and numeric computation. MATLAB can be used for a wide range of applications, including signal and image processing, communications, control design, test and measurement, financial modeling and analysis, and computational biology.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 50 Metered Licenses
Availability: All campus PC computer lab and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: MathWorks
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Max/MSP
Max/MSP is a realtime visual programming environment for multimedia and control used for learning about digital signal processing, exploring new music-making ideas and hardware interfacing (including Wii remotes and iPhones). Max/MSP allows the user to build software components and applications and then share them with other Max/MSP users.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): MAC
License(s): 15 Individual Licenses
Availability: Porterfield 106
Support: Max/MSP
Maxon Cinema 4D
The 11th generation of CINEMA 4D. The core application contains everything the user requires to create high-end 3D images and animations.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): MAC
License(s): 25 Individual Licenses
Availability: Porterfield 211
Support: Maxon
Microsoft Office
The Microsoft Office suite includes the following applications: Access, Excel, InfoPath, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher and Word.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): Unlimited site license
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Office Support
PAL/Transit
PAL/Transit is an Enterprise Systems reporting tool. Transit provides the ability to perform batch reporting while PAL allows the user to automate letter/eMail generation. Used in conjunction with WRQ Reflections.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): NA
Availability: Departmental approval required.
Support: SunGard Bi-Tech
Pathfinder Office
The GPS Pathfinder Office software is a powerful and easy-to-use software package of powerful GNSS postprocessing tools, incorporating the new Trimble DeltaPhase™ differential correction technology, ensuring your data is consistent, reliable, and accurate.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 100 metered licenses
Availability: Cook 124, Cook 125
Support: Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop provides many features to modify both images and text. ImageReady, part of Adobe PhotoShop allows the user to create Flash (SWF) animations, complete with vector artwork and variable text.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): 100 metered licenses
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Adobe Photoshop
POM-QM
The POM-QM package is a software package intended for Quantitative Methods (QM), Operations Management and Production, or Management Science. The software can be set to display POM modules, Quantitative Method modules or both POM and QM modules.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): Please call x7522 for details
Availability: All PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: POM-QM
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is a complete market research suite with the ability to generate custom reports. Available tools include graphs, tables, statistics and cross tabulations.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): Unlimited. (Qualtics account required)
Availability: Web-based application. Internet connection required.
Support: RU Qualtrics Home
R
R is a system for statistical computation and graphics. It consists of a language plus a run-time environment with graphics, a debugger, access to certain system functions, and the ability to run programs stored in script files.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): free download
Availability: Cook 124, Cook 125
Support: R Home
RefWorks
RefWorks is an online utility that allows the user to import\insert references using a variety of formats (MLA, APA etc.) into the body of research and\or technical papers.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Web Based
License(s): Site
Availability: Web-based application. Internet connection required.
Support: RU RefWorks Home
Respondus
Respondus is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to WebCT, Blackboard, eCollege, ANGEL and other eLearning systems.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): Unlimited site license
Availability: All PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Respondus Support
Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser is a browser control application. Used in conjunction with WebCT, Respondus LockDown browser "locks" a browser into a testing environment preventing students from accessing the internet, running additional applications or printing what is displayed on their computer screens.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): Unlimited site license
Availability: All campus PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Respondus Support
Autodesk Revit Architecture
Autodesk Revit Architecture is a comprehensive Building Information Modeling (BIM) software package that enables the engineering and analysis of every conceivable characteristic of an assembly, from physical and operating characteristics to thermal behavior and fabrication requirements.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 22 Metered Licenses
Availability: McGuffey 238
Support: Autodesk Revit
Rockware
Rockware aides the user with subsurface data visualization (underground mapping) using such popular tools as maps, logs, cross sections, fence diagrams, solid models and volumetrics.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): NA
Availability: Curie 147, Curie 148
Support: Rockware
SAS
SAS is a data analysis tool. SAS spans traditional statistical analysis of variance and predictive modeling to exact methods and statistical visualization techniques.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 50 Individual licenses
Availability: Walker 216, Walker 222
Support: SAS FAQ
SketchUp Pro
Google SketchUp Pro software is used to create, modify and share 3D models.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 30 Metered licenses
Availability: McGuffey 238
Support: Google Sketch-Up
Snag It
Snag It allows the user to take a screen capture of anything that is displayed on a computer's monitor.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 25 Individual licenses
Availability: Departmental approval required.
Support: Snag It
SPSS
SPSS is an analytical software package specializing in data mining, customer relationship management, business intelligence and data analysis.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 60 metered licenses
Availability: All campus PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: SPSS FAQ
STATA
STATA is a complete, integrated statistical package intended for data analysis, data management, and graphics.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 5 Metered licenses
Availability: Please call x7500 for ru-term access.
Support: STATA
Surfer
Surfer is a contouring and 3D surface mapping program that runs under Microsoft Windows, converting data into contour, 3D surface, 3D wireframe, vector, image, shaded relief, and post maps.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): 21 Metered licenses
Availability: Cook 124, 125
Support: Golden Software
Symantec AntiVirus
Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus is an internet security and anti-spyware application designed to protect computers from spyware attacks.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows and MAC
License(s): Unlimited site license
Availability: All campus Macintosh Labs, PC computer labs and Multimedia Classrooms
Support: Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.1 Support
Vectorworks
Vectorworks Designer is a comprehensive and user-friendly solution used for all of the stages in the cinematic graphics design process.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): MAC
License(s): 10 Networked Licenses (must be connected to 220 subnet)
Availability: Porterfield 177
Support: Vectorworks
Vision
Classroom management software. Allows the instructor real-time supervision of all student computers.
Detailed Application Information
Platform(s): Windows
License(s): Campus lab license.
Availability: Davis 114. Peters C109. Stuart B01. Whitt 222. Russell 251 and 348. Walker 216, 221 and 225.
Support: Geneva Logic
Windows
University Owned PCs: Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit migration presently underway. Scheduled for completion August 2011. Legacy systems using Windows XP SP3.
Student Owned PCs: Students are strongly encouraged to install Windows 7 onto their personal machines.
Detailed Application Information
OS Version: Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit (University Owned PCs); Windows 7 (Student Recommendation)
License(s): Unlimited site license (University Owned PCs)
Availability: Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit migration underway for all University owned PCs.
Support: Microsoft Windows 7
