University of Delaware - College of Engineering


General Information

Engineering Computer-aided Active Learning Classroom (eCalc)

Facilities:

  • Ecalc-1; 046 Colburn Lab; 26 Dell PCs; 52 student capacity
  • Ecalc-2; 140 Dupont Hall; 24 Dell PCs; 48 student capacity
  • Ecalc-3; 010 Spencer Lab; 20 Apple Imacs; 40 student capacity
  • Collaboration Center; 101D Pearson Hall; 15 Dual Monitor Dell PCs; 30 student capacity
  • Software Portfolio: http://www.engr.udel.edu/ecalc/software.html

Facilities Access:

  • Ecalcs:
    • During spring and fall semesters these rooms are typically used for courses; M-F 8am-9pm.
    • Rooms are available for drop in when not used for classes or closed for maintenance.
    • Rooms are unlocked M-F 8am-6pm. All other times authorized personnel may access the rooms via UD ID card swipe.
    • Authorized personnel may enter Spencer Lab via card swipe at the west side handicap accessible main entrance. Access to Spencer Lab allows access to Ecalcs 1 and 3.
    • Authorized personnel may enter Evans Hall via card swipe at the north side handicap accessible entrance. Access to Evans Hall allows access to Ecalc 2.
    • Authorized personnel are: All college of engineering faculty, staff and students; AND; all non-engineering faculty and students taking engineering courses.
  • Collaboration Center:
    • Open M-F 7am-10pm
    • No access after hours
    • Personnel may use ecalcs 1,2 or 3 when the center is closed.

Problem Reporting:

  • Report real time classroom issues to UD call center via the podium phone (ecalc-1 and 2 only)
  • Report equipment/software problems by completing: http://www.engr.udel.edu/it-request

General eCALC Rules:

  • NO FOOD OR DRINKS at any time.
  • Usage is limited to one PC per student.
  • Computers left unattended for 20 minutes are eligible for use by others.
  • Respect for the room and personnel using the room is required.
  • You are expected to tidy your space up after you are done.

About the eCALCs:

  • The computers reboot after 2 hours of inactivity
  • Upon reboot, changes made to the computer are erased and files saved on the hard drive will be deleted
  • Please back up your files regularly to a usb drive or a remote location
  • USB ports are located on the monitors for your convenience
  • Many software packages in the ecalcs are for classwork only.
  • CAUTION: Performing research using ecalc software may be in violation of software license agreements. You are responsible to assure your use of software is allowed by license agreement.
  • You may be monitored by video cameras installed in our computer labs