DBH 1427

Donald Bren Hall

Under Renovation

DBH 1427, 1429, and 1431 are closed as of Summer 2025 as part of a classroom renovation project combining these three rooms into a single active learning classroom.

This new classroom will be room DBH 1427 and will be available starting Fall 2025.

For questions, contact us via webform or email smartclassrooms@uci.edu.

Map & photos


Building #314 on the campus map

A floorplan shows the expected layout of DBH 1427 as it will appear once combined with 1429 and 1431 into a single, larger active learning classroom. Students will be grouped at tables rather than in rows.
A floorplan shows the expected layout of DBH 1427 as it will appear once combined with 1429 and 1431 into a single, larger active learning classroom. Students will be grouped at tables rather than in rows.

Classroom details

The details below reflect the planned outcomes of the Summer 2025 renovation project combining DBH 1427, 1429, and 1431. DBH 1427 should match these details when it reopens for use in Fall 2025.

Type
Active
Student Capacity
84
Seating
84 Group (group tables with loose chairs), including 4 ADA-compatible spots
Floor
Flat, carpet
Lectern
Windows computer
Laptop A/V inputs (VGA, HDMI)
External XLR microphone input
Extron touch-panel controller
Blu-ray player
Auxiliary A/V inputs (RCA)
USB microphone
Document camera
Web camera

Important: HDMI/VGA adaptors are NOT provided; if you need an adaptor to connect via VGA or HDMI, you will need to bring your own.
Software
Standard classroom software
  • Zoom
  • Google Apps
    • Chrome
    • Drive
    • Earth Pro
  • Microsoft Office
    • Access
    • Excel
    • OneNote
    • PowerPoint
    • Publisher
    • Word
  • Web Browsers
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
  • Plugins
    • Java 8 JRE
    • Poll Everywhere MSI/Extension
  • General
    • 7-Zip
    • Acrobat Reader DC
    • Alertus
    • Audacity
    • Eviews
    • iClicker Cloud
    • IrfanView
    • Notepad++
    • PuTTY
    • R
    • Rstudio Desktop
    • SPSS
    • VLC Media Player
    • Windows Journal
    • WinSCP
    • YuJa Software Capture
Audio
This classroom is equipped with both a gooseneck microphone installed at the lectern, and shareable wireless lapel microphone.
Presentation
Data projectors
16:10 format 1920×1200 WUXGA image
Two electric screen (10′ wide) on front and back walls
Writing Surfaces
Whiteboard
Need markers?
Instructors and TAs may pick up wide-tipped markers from the Classroom Technologies offices in ALP 3200 (right across from the third floor elevators) during business hours (M-F, 8-5). Note that our office will be locked and may look closed (due to lights automatically turning off), but someone will be available; just call our office number at 949-824-8833 (also posted on the door) and someone will be with you shortly.

Audience Response
UCI Polling
Entry/Exit
Two interior doors
Keycard access (for off-hours/weekend use)
Special Features
  • Windows with shades

Assistance

Instructors & TAs – Schedule a classroom technology orientation

We can meet with instructors and/or TAs to go over classroom technology. Scheduling options are most flexible between quarters (Winter recess, Spring break, Summer); staff and classroom availability is limited while classes are in session.

To request an orientation, contact us.

For urgent help during class, use the installed help phone to reach Classroom Technologies at (949) 824-8833.

For non-urgent inquiries, please contact us.

Classroom resources

Quick start guide for DBH 1427 (pdf)Download
wifi-tipsDownload

Also available in UCI Canvas Commons; search for “wifi”

streaming-recordingDownload
lectern-diagramDownload

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