The Hi-Tech classroom (i. e., Room. 123) is an auditorium style lecture hall that is equipped with a multimedia configuration that includes:

1. A total capacity of 84 seats, each equipped with data and power connections
2. A large rear projection screen
3. A projector that uses DIALA technology
4. Theatre quality sound system
5. A public address system
6. Video-conferencing capabilities
7. T.V. tuner/satellite system that can pick up both C and KU bands
8. Dimmable lighting
9. Two 61" plasma TVs
10. A multimedia podium containing one of each of the following components:
    1. A touch screen control system, with remote backup, to access all networked audio and video equipment
    2. A video playback that uses VHS with TBC technology
    3. DVD
    4. Document Camera
    5. Rack mounted PC
    6. Flat Screen Monitor

The intended purpose of equipping the multimedia classrooms, High-Tech Lecture Hall, and portable multimedia-rack configurations is to develop a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment. Faculty members now have a stable and reliable teaching setting, which is fully supported by a staff technician. The incorporation of various forms of instructional media into a regular classroom setting gives students an enhanced learning opportunity and it affords them the prospect of utilize this equipment for presentations of course assignments. In utilizing the latest technologies that are available to us, our engineering students are afforded the opportunity to intensify the learning process.