College of the Pacific
Technology within the College
The College of the Pacific integrates technology throughout its facilities and has specialized equipment to support particular fields of study.
The College boasts four well-equipped computer labs, including the language lab, generously endowed by Victor and Marjorie Ornelas in 2005, which enables faculty to prepare customized lesson plans in all six modern foreign languages taught in the College.
In 2007, Psychology and Communication students received an updated lab to support statistical analysis and communication technology applications. Students may use the lab on nights and weekends during open lab hours.
Computer Labs
- Mathematics and Economics lab
- Graphic Design lab
- Modern Language lab
- Psychology/Communication lab
Science Labs and Equipment
Each of our science disciplines has acquired specialized equipment such as cutting-edge research instrumentation and computers.
Many undergraduate students participate in research in tandem with faculty members, and their ability to work hands-on with the latest technological tools gives them an edge as they move into careers.
Some highlights of our scientific equipment and facilities are listed below; additional information is available on the individual department web pages.
- DNA microarray technology (spotter, automated hybridization chamber and scanner)
- Automated DNA sequencing apparatus
- Flow cytometer
- Real-time PCR machines
- Scanning electron microscope and fluorescent microscopes
- Extremely well-equipped mass spectrometry facility
- Magnetic resonance imaging facility
- SGI computer cluster
Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Geographical Information Systems lab
- Hydrology and Soils lab
- W.M. Keck Analytical X-ray lab, which includes an x-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF) and x-ray diffractometer (XRD)
- Rock Sample Preparation lab
- Radio telescope
- Parallel computer used for lattice gauge theory research
- Vacuum chamber
- Advanced optics bench
