Biology Laboratory
Our Biology Laboratory offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to support both teaching and research across the full spectrum of biological sciences. Key areas of focus include:
Microbiology
Explore our comprehensive resources for the culture and analysis of viral, bacterial, and parasitic species.
Nutrient Analysis
Determine the levels of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in various food samples.
Molecular Biology
Utilize our advanced equipment for DNA purification, analysis, and manipulation. Our facilities include preliminary PCR for DNA amplification and an electroporator for research studies involving electrotransformation and cell transfection.
Cell Culture
Prepare, culture, and cryopreserve animal cells with our specialized equipment.
Plant Biology
Support your plant cell culture and analysis needs with our dedicated resources.
Water Analysis
Conduct thorough analyses of water samples.
Histology
Perform histological and histopathological examinations of tissue samples with our advanced histology equipment.
Equipment and Facilities
Our laboratory is equipped with a wide range of advanced tools and facilities, including:
- Microscopes: Featuring a laser scanning microscope and photomicrographic systems.
- Biological Safety Cabinets
- Incubators and Diurnal Growth Chambers
- Liquid Nitrogen Containers
- Autoclaves and Centrifuges
- Ovens, Microtomes, and Paraffin Histoembedders
- Electrophoresis and Blotting Apparatus
- Thermal Cyclers (RT-PCR) and Flow Cytometers
- Rodent Tail Cuff Blood Pressure Systems
- Chromatography Systems
Additional facilities include an animal house, greenhouse, and herbarium to support diverse biological research needs.
Chemistry Laboratory
Our Chemistry Laboratory is equipped with a wide range of facilities to support both teaching and research activities for students and faculty. Explore hands-on experimental methods in various areas of chemistry, including quantitative, organic, and food analysis.
Key Experimental Topics
- Chromatographic Analysis: Study alcohol content in beverages using advanced chromatographic techniques.
- Nutrient Analysis: Determine nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in food samples.
- Enzyme Properties: Investigate the properties and behaviors of enzymes.
- Food Browning Reactions: Analyze browning reactions occurring in foods.
- Spectrophotometric Analysis: Perform spectrophotometric determination of analytes across different sample types.
- Water Quality Testing: Conduct thorough analyses of water samples.
- Titrations: Execute precipitation and complexation titrations with precision.
Advanced Analytical Equipment
Our laboratory features modern equipment to enhance your research and analytical capabilities, including:
- Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC)
- Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry (GC/GCMS)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA)
- Gas Chromatographs
- UV-Visible Spectrophotometers
- Digestion-Distillation Units for Nitrogen Determination
- Solvent Extraction Apparatus
- Digital Densimeters and Electronic Refractometers
- pH Meters and Ion-Selective Electrodes
Our facilities are designed to provide a comprehensive and advanced learning environment for all your chemistry needs.
Geology Laboratory
The Geology Laboratory, located in the Sciences Lab building, offers comprehensive courses supported by an extensive collection of rock-forming minerals, including silicates, carbonates, sulfates, fluorides, and oxides. Our core collection features a diverse range of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. For enhanced educational support, the Stone Wing Museum provides additional resources with its rich assortment of minerals and archaeological artifacts from Lebanon.
Physics Laboratory
The Physics Laboratory at Notre Dame University (NDU) is a cutting-edge teaching facility featuring computer-controlled data acquisition and analysis systems. It provides students with hands-on experience through a variety of experiments that reinforce their theoretical physics coursework. The lab is designed to deepen students' understanding of physics concepts, with many experiments closely aligned with lecture content to enhance learning and comprehension.
Moussa and Farid Raphael Observatory
NDU is proud to host the Moussa and Farid Raphael Observatory, featuring the largest telescope in the Arab Middle East. This 60cm telescope, equipped with cutting-edge research tools such as CCD cameras, filters, and spectrographs, stands as the most advanced observatory in the Arab region. Made possible through the generous donation of His Excellency Ambassador Gilbert Chaghoury, the observatory offers exceptional resources for both student and professional astronomical research.
Meteorological Station
Within the Department of Sciences, our meteorological station gathers climatic data for the Keserwan area, supported by The Lebanese Agricultural Research lnstitute (LARI).
Tutoring Center
Our tutoring center offers valuable assistance to students in need of remedial support, particularly for freshman and sophomore courses in math, biology, physics, and computer science.