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All chemistry classes are taught in Burns Science Hall, which is less than a five-minute walk from the student dormitories. The Science Hall was remodeled and extended in 1999-2000, with all labs part of the new construction. Each lab and classroom is equipped with a computer and document camera, both connected to an overhead projection system. Almost all natural sciences and mathematics division faculty have their office in the Science Hall, and study tables and student computers are available in nearby areas of the building.Significant funds have been devoted during the past few years to update the equipment available for both labs related to specific courses and for student research projects. The result is a modern lab facility capable of supporting studies in almost any area of chemistry.


Photos of individual equipment and descriptions as follows:
Luminescence Spectrometer - Perkin-Elmer LS50R (2000) - Measurement of molecular fluorescence and luminescence emission.
Atom Absorption Spectrophotometer - Varian 220 (2000) -
Flame atomization system with sensitivities to below 1 ppm for a wide variety of elements.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer - Anasazi Eft-90 (2000)-
Provides NMR spectra for both proton and carbon-13 nuclei.
Ultraviolet/Visible Absorption Spectrophotometer - Hewlett-Packard 8453 (1998) -
Provides molecular absorbance spectra for wavelengths from 200 nm to 600 nm. Used for enzymatic assays, as well as DNA and RNA quantification.
Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectroscope - Varian 2100D (2000)
Telescope - Meade LX200EMC (2000)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer - Perkin-Elmer Spectrum One (2000) - Determination of the primary constituents on organic molecules by measuring their absorbance in the infrared region.
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph - Waters System -
Provides ability to separate molecules that are heat sensitive or relatively nonvolatile.
High Speed Centrifuge - Beckman-Coulter Avanti J30I (2001) -
Provides the capability of 0-30,000 rpm (up to 100,000 x gravity) for separation of solids from liquids, and isolation of subcellular components of biological and biochemical importance.
SH304 General Chemistry Lab -
With lab bench space for up to 24 students, this modern teaching laboratory has four exhaust hoods and the latest safety features. As with all labs and classrooms in the building, it has a multimedia station that allows for use of videotapes, computer programs, DVD or object projection at the touch of a button.
SH302 Organic Chemistry Lab -
The most striking feature of this state-of-the-art teaching lab is the large number of exhaust hoods. Each of the 16 student work areas is next to a hood, so that any work involving volatile chemicals can be done in complete safety.
SH300 Advanced Chemistry Lab -
Upper level chemistry lab classes tend to relatively small (six to eight students). This provides for close interaction between professor and student. This lab includes both a normal fume hood and a stainless steel biosafety hood specially designed to maintain a sterile internal environment and prevent the airborne spread of infectious particles.