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Our laboratories feature advanced analytical, imaging, geophysical, and geochemical equipment that support practical training, fieldwork, and research in geology, mineralogy, sedimentology, and environmental studies.
Nikon SMZ745T Stereoscopic Microscope with Nikon Camera, NIS-Elements Software, and Dell OptiPlex 7060 Workstation – For analysis of rock grains, micro-fossils, and microplastic identification
UV Light Source and Chrome
Nikon Eclipse LV100N Polarizing Microscope with BestScope Camera and Workstation PC – For mineral identification in rocks
Garmin GPSMAP 64S – Outdoor navigation and field mapping
Shaw Portable Core Drill with Accessories – Core sampling
Terraloc Pro 2 24-Channel Seismograph – Seismic surveying system for shallow subsurface geology
pE PRO 50 MHz Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) with SmartCart, EKKO Project Suite Software License, and USB Security Dongle – Used for studying the subsurface structure and GPR data interpretation
Earth Resistivity Meter PASI C/W Cable Reel, Accumulator, Electrode & Mallet – For resistivity survey to study the subsurface geology, including groundwater resources
8″ Bench Trim Saw
Single Trim Saw, STS 425
Ingram-Ward Thin Section Preparation Machine
Stainless Steel Sieves
Elmasonic 50R Compact Ultrasonic Cleaner
2 Gallon Dual Stage Pump Vacuum Pump – For water samples filtering
SevenGo Duo pH/Cond meter SG23 – For water quality analysis
Hettich EBA20 Benchtop Centrifuge with Angle Rotor (Germany) – For separating liquid from solid samples
Hettich Universal 320R Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge – For storing samples
PerkinElmer Titan Microwave Sample Preparation System with 8-Position Rotor – For digesting solid samples
La Motte Digital Turbidity Meter – For measuring turbidity in water samples
Hanna Dissolved Oxygen Meter – For measuring DO in water samples