Mobile Device – Environmental Management and Assessment

PC Windows Laptop – Custom Model – i7 is required for your program.

Specifics required for your program are listed with an asterisk (**)

The EMA students need a device ­ to run ArcGIS Pro, based on the Esri recommendations (https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/arcgis-pro-system-requirements.htm)

Note: Students also have the option to use the desktop computers in the classroom.

  • Intel Core i7 or equivalent processor (Simultaneous multithreading, or hyperthreading) **
  • 32GB or more of RAM **
  • 500GB or larger SSD Hard Drive
  • 1 full size USB port
  • Video card (dedicated video with 2 GB of video memory) (If you’re using a notebook computer with an integrated GPU, consider increasing the system RAM to compensate for the use of shared memory.) **
  • Wireless 802.11ac
  • Windows 11 (Home, Educational, or Pro versions). Note: Windows 11S is not recommended for use at Algonquin College.

Your program has determined that a Windows based PC is required.
If you intend to use a Mac, you may be required to have your Mac laptop configured to run Windows based software.

For more information visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/byod/mac/.

For a list of recommended laptops sold through our Connections: The Campus Store that meet these requirements, see this page. You may choose any laptop as long as it meets the requirements listed above.