Facilities

Biology Facilities

The Department has teaching laboratories for course work in General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Embryology, Genetics, Comparative Anatomy, Cell Biology Hematology, Immunology, Histology and Microbiology. Advanced research laboratories enable protocols for molecular biology and tissue culture. These facilities also support student and faculty research, supporting the integration of laboratory experiences that utilize multiple methodologies, including 2D and 3D tissue culture. CRISPR technology, static and dynamic fluorescence microscopy, histology and immunochemistry.

CERCOM (Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring) is located at the historic Blue Points Oyster Hatchery in West Sayville, CERCOM is a science research center and field station on the Great South Bay. CERCOM is committed to advancing knowledge and developing solutions to environmental problems in coastal ecosystems through a network of group-cooperative monitoring activities, captive breeding programs and research.

In partnership with monitoring networks at the federal, state, local and international levels, CERCOM provides the baseline data necessary to implement ecosystem-based management (EBM) recommendations. These recommendations assure the long-term health of estuarine environments on Long Island and focus attention on the ecosystem health of estuarine environments worldwide.

Chemistry and Physics Facilities

The Department has two large teaching laboratories for work in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. One large combination teaching laboratory and lecture room accommodates the needs of General Physics and Earth Science.

The undergraduate laboratory experience in all the sciences is augmented by internships and field experiences with off-campus institutions.