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Home > Expertise@CERVIE > Facilities@UCSI

Facilities@UCSI

3D Animation Lab

Biotechnology Fermentation Lab

Chemistry Lab 1 & 2

Editing Suite

Ensemble Room

Microbiology Lab

Molecular Biology Lab

Molecular Lab

Newsroom

Pharmacology Physiology Lab

Pharmacy Practice Aseptic Room

Pharmacy Project Lab

Phytochemistry Lab

Recital Hall

Faculty	Lab	Description
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment	R & D Laboratory	There are multiple stations with dedicated PCs and various software are available in this lab required for the final year subjects and the projects. The equipment and software available here are: CPLD Trainers, Fiber Optics Trainers, MPLAB, Active-VHDL, Modelsim, Xilinx Foundation and Webpack, Wavemaker, PCB123, Orcad PSpice, Electronics Workbench, TMS320C5X DSK, Microstation and Server-based software such as Matlab and Microwave Office, which are accessible through the campus-wide network. Matlab software consists of various additional toolboxes such as Power System Blockset, Signal Processing, Image Processing, Neural Network, Communication Blockset, Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems. The lab is also equipped with Digital Oscilloscopes, Spectrum and Network Analyzer, used to verify the results of the microstrip antennae, designed using Wavemaker or Microwave Office software and will be fabricated upon completion of design. The TMS320C5X DSK is used to construct simple and complex digital filters using the knowledge acquired in Digital Signal Processing. Active-VHDL software is used for digital design and VLSI design.
	Electrical & Electronics Laboratory 1 & 2	Laboratory equipment includes 20 workstations; each workstation consists of test and measurement equipment such as Oscilloscope, Function generator, Analog/Digital DC power supply, Analog/Digital Multimeters. The two laboratories are comparable to the standards set by universities abroad and able to cater up to 60 students for one session.
	Drafting & Design Laboratory	This laboratory is used for engineering drafting and design. For CAD part, Microstation drafting software is installed in the R & D Lab.
	PCB Fabrication & Mechanical Workshop	The Workshop also supports student project work and construction of engineering product. The PCB workshop equipment includes PCB Fabrication Tank unit, UV Light Exposure Unit, Hand drill, Bench drill, Heavy Duty Workbench, Bench Vice, Tool grinder and other assorted common workshop and hand tools. The Mechanical side is equipped with Steam generators, Weight machine, Thermal efficiency apparatus, Triple beam balance, Water flow apparatus, Measurement apparatus, Weighing apparatus, Electric oven and Heat engine apparatus.
	Microprocessor & Microcontroller Laboratory	The Lab consists of 10 workstations with PCs, each equipped with ESA 68k2 Microprocessor Training Kit complete with 11 Interfacing Application Board, PIC Trainer Kit, Digital Signal Processing TMS kits and Digital Oscilloscopes. Engineering software such as MPLAB, Orcad PSpice, PADS and Electronic Workbench are installed in PCs for students’ utilizations for their project works. Microprocessor and Microcontroller applications include real-life areas such as Traffic Light System, Stepper Motor Control, Keyboard Interface, Clock and Elevator. CPLD training kits and Xilinx Prototype boards are also available in this lab.
	Power & Machines Laboratory	This lab is intended for Power Systems, Power Electronics, and Machinery side of Engineering. Laboratory equipment includes 6 main Power Systems, Machines and 2 Power Electronics workstations. This lab is equipped with DC shunt, series and compound motor-generator, three-phase induction motor, three-phase synchronous motor-generator set, single phase and three phase Transformers, single and three phase power supplies, Power Voltmeters, Ammeters, Wattmeters, Clamp Meter, Stroboscopes, and Digital Oscilloscopes.
	Communication Laboratory 1 & 2	The labs are equipped with 6 main stations consisting of Electron communication panel-type training units, 10 stations consisting of 30 units comprehensive Analogue and Digital Communication Falcon on-board training kits, 2 Fiber Optics trainers, a Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, DC power supplies, Function Generators, Audio Generators, Digital Oscilloscopes, Counters and Digital Multimeters.
	Engineering Physics Laboratory	The lab is equipped with 6 Air tracks with blowers, Audio generators, Pasco's Physics Experimental Kits, Digital Photogate timers, and other wide range of physics experiments apparatus such as basic electricity kits and coils.
Faculty of Applied Sciences	Biochemistry Lab	Equipments UV-Visible spectrophotometre Visible spectrophotometre Refrigerated centrifuge close to 10,000xg Non-refrigerated centrifuge to 5000xg Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology, incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes & glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Capacity : Accommodates 50 students Functions Biochemistry experiments Enzyme assays Lab. classes: Structural Biochemistry, Structure Biochemistry, Nutrition and Metabolism, Analytical Chemistry, Waste Management
	Food Processing Lab	Ovens Microwave ovens Induction cookers Gas stoves Water activity metre Vacuum packager Deep fryers Ice cream makers Food processors Blenders Grinders Miller Capacity : Accommodates 32 students Functions Food processing & development Lab. Classes: Food processing & Food technology Research projects for Food Science Final Year Project students
	QDA Lab	Ovens Refrigerators Freezers Food warmer 10 cubicles Capacity : Accommodates 10 food sensory study panellists Functions : Food sensory studies for Food Science Final Year Project students
	Biotechnology, Molecular Lab	Equipments 4 PCR machines Many mini-centrifuges A simple gel documentary system A few agarose gel electrophoresis A Millipore ultrapure water system A UV-Vis spectrophotometer A 100L autoclave An ice-flake machine A 4oC chillers 20oC and 80oC freezers Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology, incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes and glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Capacity : Accommodates 32 students Functions Lab. Classes Microbial Biotechnology & Human Molecular Genetic Research projects for Biotechnology Final Year Project students
	Biotechnology, Cell & Tissue Culture Lab., Transfer Lab., Culture Chamber 1 & 2, Incubation Room	Equipments 5 laminar flow cabinets Plant culture chambers CO2 incubator A micro-plate reader 2 inverted microscopes Light microscopes with dark field, florescent and photographing accessories A Liquid N2 tank for storage of cell lines Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology, incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes and glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Capacity : Accommodates 32 students Functions : Lab. Classes: Tissue and Cell Culture
	Biotechnology, Fermentation Lab	Equipments 2 bioreactors UV-Vis spectrophotometre 10,000xg refrigerated centrifuge A freeze dryer Laminar flow cabinets Various volume pipettes 30oC to 60oC Microbiology incubators An oven Capacity : Accommodates 32 students Functions : Research projects for Biotechnology Final Year Project students
	Microbiology Lab	Equipments 250L autoclaves, anaerobic jars 4 microbiology incubators 20 light microscopes A laminar flow cabinet A wide variety of media, teaching slides of various tissues and microbes Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology, incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes and glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Capacity : Accommodates 40 students Functions Lab. Classes Microbiology Food Microbiology Biology Research projects for Food Science & Biotechnology Food students
	Chemistry Lab 1 & 2	Equipments Ovens Top-pan and analytical balances Soxhlet extractors Rotary evaporators A Kjeldahl digestor Distillation apparatus An incinerator Melting point apparatus Heating mantles Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes and glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes and glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Capacity : Accommodates 40 students Functions Food Chemistry, University Chemistry 1 and 2 General Chemistry 1 and 2 Organic Chemistry A- Level Chemistry Research projects for Food Science & Biotechnology Final Year Project students
	Phytochemistry Lab	Equipments Gas Chromatograph High Performance Liquid Chromatograph Hydro-flouric acid fume hood 20,000xg refrigerated centrifuge Fraction collectors Rotary evaporators Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes and glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Capacity : Accommodates 40 students Functions : Research projects for the MSc. Postgraduate students for studying extraction and concentration of plants materials
	Molecular Biology Lab	Equipments 2 units of PCR machine One Real time PCR machine 4 Microbiology incubators Millipore Ultrapure water system 7 Mini centrifuges An agarose gel electrophoresis systems An orbiting incubator 3 laminar flow cabinets 20°C freezer 4oC chiller A Bio-Rad Gel Documentation system Basic equipment: laboratory balances, fridges, water-baths, microbiology incubator, oven Laboratory apparatus: pipettes and glassware Glassware: measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks, beakers Capacity : Accommodates 40 students Functions To study molecular biology experimental research work Research projects for the MSc. Postgraduate students
Faculty of Music, Social Sciences & Design	3D Animation Lab	Equipments 17 powerful computer workstations Each workstation has: Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effect, Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, Abobe Illustrator,Adobe Flash, & Adobe Soundbooth A Laser jet printer Scan jet scanner Advanced surround sound system A ceiling-mounted automatic lowering wide screen projector Functions Preparations for professional presentations Accessible to students on a daily basis
	Editing Suite	Equipments Hardware: 4 IMac’s Software: Final cut pro 6 for Film and Television pathway subjects Functions Video Productions 1 & 2 Documentary Production Film Directing Screen Production
	Newsroom	Equipments Hardware: HP pc Software: CS4 for Journalism, Marketing & Communication subjects Functions Journalism Marketing & Communication subjects: Integrated Marketing Communication, Media Publishing, Editing and Advanced Media Writing
	Recital Hall	Equipments : Two 7’ Boston Grand pianos Capacity : 350 seating capacity Functions : Performance Venue
	Blue Ocean Strategy Hall	Equipments : A 9’ Hamburg Steinway concert Grand piano Capacity : 600 seating capacity Functions : Performance Venue
	Ensemble Room	Equipments : Two 6’ Kawai Grand pianos Capacity : Smaller ensembles Functions : Performance Venue and student recitals
	3 Band Rooms	Equipments 19 microphones with stands 8 portable keyboards 5 guitar amps 4 bass amps 3 keyboard amps 5 drum sets Capacity : 3 Band rooms Functions : Classes and band practices
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Pharmacy Practice Aseptic Room	Equipments : 2 laminar air-flow units Capacity : Accommodates 40-50 students Functions : Facilities for dispensing and compounding
	Pharmacy Project Lab	Equipments Zetametre Tensiometre Tablet machine Coating pan Dissolution apparatus Friabelator Disintegration test apparatus Capacity : Accommodates 40-50 students Functions : Rheological studies
	Pharmacology / Physiology Lab	Equipments Research Microscope with PC attachment/software Several PCs Printers with Biopac and PhysioEx Software CVS & PRP instruments LCD for presentations Human anatomical models Testing sensory systems equipment Capacity : Accommodates 40-50 students Functions : Physiological studies and sensory systems tests

Last updated: 02 Nov 2010