Facilities and Resources

We have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom facilities, and are fortunate to also be located in a biologically rich region. Your opportunities for biological study are endless!

The Ho Science Center, with greenhouse visible

Labs and Equipment

Our ample available teaching lab space allows most courses to have a dedicated lab for the semester. This allows a great deal of flexibility in constructing elaborate laboratory experiences.

Each faculty member also has a laboratory in which they conduct research and guide student research projects. Each lab provides a different research experience, so students can gain expertise in a variety of research subjects.

Major Equipment for Cell and Molecular Biology

ABI multi-capillary automated DNA sequencer
ABI 7900 quantitative PCR
Zeiss LSM710 laser confocal microscope
Video gel documentation system
NanoDrop mini-spectrophotometer
UV/visible spectrophotometers
Electroporator and biolistic gene delivery systems
Phosphor imaging system
ChemiDoc bioimaging system
Five Nikon epifluorescence microscopes with high resolution cameras and video image analysis

Cooley Science Library

Colgate's science resources are housed in the Cooley Science Library, located in McGregory Hall (campus map).

Major Equipment for Ecology and Physiology

Portable photosynthesis analyzer
Ion and gas chromatographs
Radio telemetry tracking equipment
Global positioning system
Total organic carbon analyzer
Passive integrated transponder tagging system

Cooley Herbarium

The Cooley Herbarium is home to three different collections:

General
Caribbean
Madison County (NY)

Nearby Field Areas

Our students and faculty frequently do research a several nearby sites, including the university's 140-acre Bewkes Center Nature Preserve, the Rogers Environmental Education Center, and several local beaver colonies.

Greenhouse

Our greenhouse collection of approximately 1,000 plants is used to demonstrate diversity, facilitate teaching, and provide color and visual interest throughout the year. READ MORE