Department facilities include two teaching labs, a soils/hydrogeology research labs, and a 32-workstation GIS (geographic information systems) lab with up-to-date ArcGIS, Idrisi, and cartography software. Through close cooperation with the Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Research (ICER) at UWF, analytical capability for a wide range of environmental parameters is available. Five technique courses, which are invaluable in the workplace, are required: cartographic skills, photo interpretation and remote sensing, GIS, methods and techniques, and technical writing.

Cartography Lab

The Cartography Lab is located in Building 13, Room 221. The lab is designed to teach students the basics of maps, including map projections, datums, grid systems, map interpretations, elements of map design, and basic field mapping.

GeoData Center

The GeoData Center houses the Geographic Information Science (GIS) Laboratory located on the third floor of building 13 (room 311). This brand new teaching and research facility is equipped with 32 high-end computer workstations, web and database servers, GPS and surveying instruments and large format printing.  Users have access to industry-standard GeoSpatial software including ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, IDRISI Tiaga and other packages.  For a full list of the facilities and services see the GeoData Center homepage.

Tree Ring Analysis & Interpretation Lab (T.R.A.I.L.)

The TRAIL is located in Building 13, Rooms 322 and 324. The lab is fully equipped for cutting-edge dendrochronological research, from field data collection to sample preparation to measurement and analysis. Co-Directed by Dr. Jason Ortegren and Dr. John Waldron, ongoing research projects in the TRAIL have diverse focal points, including forest ecology and succession, plant response to environmental change, and paleoclimatic reconstruction. The TRAIL also houses a video-microscopy system, ideal for demonstrating details of laboratory and analytical techniques in tree-ring science to groups of students.

GeoScience Lab

The GeoScience Lab is located in Building 13, Room 214. the lab is the department's main teaching lab. It is equiped for hands-on experiments in geomorphology, geology, and soil science.

Soils Lab

The Soils Lab is located in Building 13, Room 213. The lab is predominantly a resesarch lab in which environmental analysis of soil and sediment samples are performed. The lab also has various types of samplers and other field equipment.

Hydrogeology Lab

The Hydrogeology lab is located in Building 13, Room 221a. The lab is used for both teaching and research activities. The lab contains a chemical fume hood, chemical storage, and laboratory glassware and can be used for a variety of analyses related to environmental geochemistry. Laboratory experiments related to hydrogeology and geochemistry are performed in the lab.

Map/Conference Room

The Map/Conference Room is located in Building 13, Room 202. This room stores our library of maps and aerial photography as well as a computer. The room is also used as a classroom. When not used for teaching, research, or meetings, the room functions as a study room.

Teaching Assistance Computer Lab

The Environmental Studies Computer lab is located in Building 13, Room 216. The lab is equipped with 21 pentium class computers with dual monitors. The lab is current available to assist professors in there classes.

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