On this page you will find information about the ITS-managed pool rooms that you can book in the Geology Building including the room capacity, equipment available, seating layout and a photograph of the room.
Location
The Geology building is located in the north-west region of the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus, adjacent to the Clocktower (Registry) Building. The Geology Building accommodates five pool teaching spaces comprising three lecture theatres and two seminar rooms.
- Quad 1 Lecture Theatre
- Quad 2 Lecture Theatre
- Quad 3 Seminar Room
- Quad 4 Lecture Theatre
- Quad 5 Seminar Room
Map of University of Otago pool lecture theatres and seminar rooms
Quad 1 Lecture Theatre
Located on the ground floor of the Geology Building.
Room code: QUAD1
Capacity: 73
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by the lectern touch panel |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audiovisual recording available through ITS Media Production Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | No |
| Inputs | 1 either video and audio RCA or HDMI |
| Laptop connections | 2 either HDMI or XGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables |
| Dropbox folder name | Mac: quad1-mac PC: quad1-pc |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 2 | 2.4m x 2.4m motorised |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 1.8m x 1.2m manual pull down |
| Computer | 2 | Mac Minis running Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768 |
| Data projector | 2 | XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768) |
| Visual presenter/document camera | 1 | A4 sized |
| Blu-Ray player | 1 | Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port) |
| Radio microphone | 2 | 1 handheld, 1 lapel style |
| H-ITT student response system | 1 | Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’ |
Layout of Quad 1 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing benches.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.
If you would like more information about the Quad 1 lecture theatre, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:
- Tel 64 3 479 8485
- Area Hotline 7676
Quad 2 Lecture Theatre
Located on the first floor of the Geology Building.
Room code: QUAD2
Capacity: 218
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by the lectern touch panel |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audiovisual recording available through ITS Media Production Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | Available |
| Inputs | 1 video and audio RCA |
| Laptop connections | 2 XGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables |
| Dropbox folder name | Mac: quad2-mac PC: quad2-pc |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 2 | 3.6m x 3.0m motorised |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 2.4m x 1.2m manual pull down |
| Computer | 2 | Mac Minis running Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768 |
| Data projector | 2 | XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768) |
| Visual presenter/document camera | 1 | A4 sized |
| Blu-Ray player | 1 | Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port) |
| Radio microphone | 2 | 1 handheld, 1 lapel style |
| H-ITT student response system | 1 | Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’ |
Layout of Quad 2 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing benches.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.
If you would like more information about the Quad 2 lecture theatre, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:
- Tel 64 3 479 8485
- Area Hotline 7676
Quad 3 Seminar Room
Located on the first floor of the Geology Building.
Room code: QUAD3
Capacity: 44
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by the lectern touch panel |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audiovisual recording available through ITS Media Production Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | No |
| Inputs | 1 either video and audio RCA or HDMI |
| Laptop connections | 2 either HDMI or XGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables |
| Dropbox folder name | Mac: quad3-mac PC: quad3-pc |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 2 | 1.8m x 1.8m and 3.6m x 2.4m manual pull down |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 1.8m x 1.8m manual pull down |
| Computer | 2 | Mac Minis running Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768 |
| Data projector | 2 | XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768) |
| Visual presenter/document camera | 1 | A4 sized |
| Blu-Ray player | 1 | Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port) |
| Radio microphone | Available on request | |
| H-ITT student response system | 1 | Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’ |
Layout of Quad 3 seminar room: A standard classroom style arrangement of movable tables and chairs.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.
If you would like more information about the Quad 3 seminar room, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:
- Tel 64 3 479 8485
- Area Hotline 7676
Quad 4 Lecture Theatre
Located on the ground floor of the Geology Building.
Room code: QUAD4
Capacity: 134
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by the lectern touch panel |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audiovisual recording available through ITS Media Production Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | Available |
| Inputs | 1 video and audio RCA |
| Laptop connections | 2 XGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables |
| Dropbox folder name | Mac: quad4-mac PC: quad4-pc |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 2 | 2.4m x 2.4m motorised |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 2.4m x 1.2m and 2.8m x 1.2m manual pull down |
| Computer | 2 | Mac Minis running Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768 |
| Data projector | 2 | XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768) |
| Visual presenter/document camera | 1 | A4 sized |
| Blu-Ray player | 1 | Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port) |
| Radio microphone | 2 | 1 handheld, 1 lapel style |
| H-ITT student response system | 1 | Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’ |
Layout of Quad 4 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing benches.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.
If you would like more information about the Quad 4 lecture theatre, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:
- Tel 64 3 479 8485
- Area Hotline 7676
Quad 5 Seminar Room
Located on the ground floor of the Geology Building.
Room code: QUAD5
Capacity: 22
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual controls operated by the lectern touch panel |
| Recording facilities | Audiovisual recording available through ITS Media Production |
| Interlinking | No |
| Inputs | No |
| Laptop connections | XGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables |
| Dropbox folder name | Mac: quad5-mac PC: quad5-pc |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 1 | 1.6m x 1.6m manual pull down |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 3.0m x 1.2m |
| Computer | 1 | Mac Minis running Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768 |
| Data projector | 1 | XGA resolution – data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768) |
| Visual presenter/document camera | 1 | A4 sized |
| Blu-Ray player | 1 | Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port) |
| Radio microphone | Available on request | |
| H-ITT student response system | Available on request |
Layout of Quad 5 seminar room: A standard classroom style arrangement of movable tables and chairs.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.
If you would like more information about the Quad 5 seminar room, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:
- Tel 64 3 479 8485
- Area Hotline 7676