REGULATIONS  OF  THE ALGORITHMS  LABORATORY
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	       	         (updated: 3-March-1997)


I.  ALGORITHMS LAB

	The Algorithms Lab is located in S15, 02-13, DISCS, NUS. 


II.  LAB MEMBERS,  AUTHORIZED PERSONS,  UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS

    (a) A "laboratory member" of the Algorithms Lab is a teaching staff who
	is affiliated with the lab.

    (b) A "research staff" of the Algorithms Lab is a research
        assistant/scholar attached to the lab.

    (c) An "authorized person" of a research lab is 
	    (i)   a lab member of the Algorithms Lab,  or
	    (ii)  a research staff of the Algorithms Lab,  or
	    (iii) a student who has been authorized by the lab coordinator.

    (d) All other persons are "unauthorized persons".


III. GENERAL  RULES  OF  THE  ALGORITHMS  LAB

    (a) Only AUTHORIZED PERSONS are permitted in the  Algorithms Lab
	with the exception given in III(b).

    (b) Only LAB MEMBERS may escort unauthorised persons into the Algorithms 
	Lab. Those persons may only stay in the lab while the lab member is
	present and must leave when the lab member leaves.

   *(c) Students MUST NEVER allow any unauthorised persons into the lab.

    (d) Authorized persons MUST NEVER reveal the digital lock code of the 
	Algorithms Lab to unauthorized persons.

    (e) Authorized persons MUST NEVER make unauthorized copies of the key 
	to the Algorithms Lab.

    (f) Authorized persons MUST NEVER reveal their computer password to anyone.

    (g) Authorized persons must not remove anything (equipment, document, books,
	furniture, software, etc) belonging to the Algorithms Lab without 
	authorization. 

    (h) Authorized persons must not attach any personal system or other 
	equipments to the machines in the Algorithms Lab without authorization.

    (i) The last person who leaves the Algorithms Lab MUST ensure that
	  (i)  all lights have been switched off,  and
	  (ii) the combination lock is switched to operational mode.


IV. STUDENTS  USAGE  OF  THE  ALGORITHMS  LAB

    In addition to the "Rules for Algorithms Lab", all students must also
    observe the following RULES regarding their use of the Algorithms lab:

    (a) Students only become authorized persons when they have completed
        an "Authorization Form" signed by their supervisor and the lab
	coordinator.

    (b) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall students allow guests, fellow students,
	or any other unauthorized person into the Algorithms Lab.


    WARNING:
    Users of the research laboratory found not complying to the rules
    will be warned. Repeat offenders will be denied access to the research
    laboratory. Disciplinary actions can be taken against those who have
    committed serious offences as spelt out by the rules and regulations
    of the university.