The advanced/integrated lab is primarily used for physical chemistry and biochemistry courses which do not require fume or "scoop" hoods. The organic (and inorganic) lab (right) contains 22 large fume hood which also have inert gases piped-in to permit experiments which require air/moisture-free environments.

The analytical lab contains a perchloric acid hood (not shown) which has a special washing feature that rinses away the residue of corrosive compounds into a special container that is isolated from the normal drainage system.

The chemistry computer teaching lab, when fully equipped, will have 28 workstations loaded with the latest chemical software to enhance the normal coursework material for a variety of courses.

   

The instrument room (left) with a number of state-of-the-art instruments including GC/MS, UV-Vis, HPLC and IR. The NMR room (right) is home to our brand-new Varian 400 MHz spectrometer and has multinuclear, 2D and variable-temperature capabilities.

   

Dr Smee's research lab (left) will eventually house a glovebox for the handling and long-term storage of air/moisture-sensitive compounds. Dr Gray's research lab (right) has a "walk-in" fume hood which provides extra space for particularly large experiments.

   

The ADA research lab (left) is fully compliant with the American's with Disabilities Act for students and/or researchers with special requirements. The cold room (right) will be used to carry out biochemical reactions which require near-freezing (~ 4°C) temperatures.


   
Other facilities include the chemistry major/teaching assistant room (left) where students can have a quiet place to study and/or relax. The departmental conference room (right) features an overhead LCD projector making it ideal for small group presentations.

   

The fourth floor (left) also contains a sun deck with beautiful views of campus and the surrounding Tyler area. The largest classroom on campus (RBS 2024, at right) is located on the second floor and holds up to 180 students. It has dual overhead LCD projectors and a ceiling camera located directly over the demonstration bench which will allow students sitting in the back of the classroom a clear view of chemical demonstrations.

   

Other views from the RBS building: the picture on the left is looking southeast towards the Riter Belltower. The picture on the right is looking southwest over the two lakes here on campus.