DEPARTMENTAL LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT RESEARCH LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT
The Department maintains a
variety of facilities and equipment for research to which the students may
arrange to have access. Each of the laboratories is under the direct supervision
of a faculty member. In most research laboratories this will be the director of
the research project in question. Any planned use of these facilities should be
discussed with the faculty member in charge, as the cost of operation of much
of the equipment is mainly carried by particular research projects.
There are also facilities
available in other departments and colleges of the University. Please make sure
that you secure permission of the person in charge of these facilities before
using them, and ensure that you do not act in any way to lessen cooperation for
yourself and your colleagues.
In addition to the research
laboratories there are other more general laboratories and facilities. In most
cases, a faculty member is in charge of them. If there is a question as to who
is in charge, please consult with the Associate Head.
The Department has extensive
computer facilities of various types. As one might expect, they change
frequently. The departmental policy regarding computer access is available at
the department web
site.
The Department maintains two
laboratories for undergraduate and graduate computing. Room 337 Deike houses PC
computers, while 338 Deike houses an extensive array of UNIX workstations. In
addition, various workgroups and the ESSC maintain a network of machines
running the UNIX operating system. Software is available for interactive use of
large databases, image processing, seismic analysis, and 3-dimensional
modeling.
The Department is committed to providing a safe environment for research and education. All students, staff and faculty who have potential exposure to any hazardous chemicals (through their own work or exposure by location) are required to receive safety training within 90 days of entering our program. This short training program is provided by the University, free of charge.
The rock preparation room
(607 Deike) is equipped for the wet cutting and grinding of rock and mineral
specimens. To make possible fine grinding, the room must be kept free of dry
rock dust and rock particles at all times.
Consequently, the breaking up or pulverizing of rocks must be done
somewhere else (See Don Voigt for guidance). The key to the rock preparation room may be
obtained from 403 Deike. After each period of use, the equipment must be
thoroughly cleaned by the person who has used it.