The Sciences

Due to the increase in demand in our Science courses, a new laboratory opened in January 2009.

Following a £70,000 investment, the new teaching space was created to further support the ever expanding curriculum where qualifications are offered in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Physics, Applied Science and Science in Society.

The new laboratory boasts a range of high-tech equipment and facilities including three fume cupboards and University standard analytical balances.

In addition the Physics Department has a modern, well-equipped laboratory with a resident network computer and a 10" reflecting telescope and data logging equipment. The electronics lab is well equipped with specialist benches and test equipment and has access to oscilloscopes and signal generators.

The Chemistry and Applied Science Departments utilises two large, fully refurbished, flexible laboratories. The layout of the laboratories can be changed to cater for the activity taking place. The laboratories have computer access and there are six Analytical Balances of university standard.

The Biology Department has two large laboratories, which includes Photo and Video Microscopy facilities with a wide variety of slides and there is also a greenhouse annexed onto one of the laboratories. There are computers in the laboratories with data-logging facilities. In addition extensive resources for field study, and facilities, which cater for a wide variety of practical activities, are also available.

To support the aim of outstanding teaching and learning, the area also has a suite of wireless laptops that can be used in any teaching room which allows innovative and varied teaching and learning opportunities for both staff and students.