Science Lab Tour in PNU

Summary

Join Adolf Rafe on a tour of the science laboratories at the Philippine Normal University. Explore the second floor's main building, where the science resource center and various research labs are located. Learn about the weighing room with its electronic balances, locker rooms for toolkits, and sensitive instruments in specialized rooms. Discover the distinct laboratories for chemistry, physics, biology, and earth and environmental science, each with its own set of rules and equipment. The tour emphasizes the importance of cleanliness, safety, and respect for the equipment and space.

Takeaways

• 🏫 The tour is taking place at the Philippine Normal University, specifically in the science laboratories on the second floor of the main building.
• 🔬 The science resource center is located at the main building and is one of the first areas introduced in the tour.
• 🔭 Research laboratories are situated adjacent to the science resource center, indicating a focus on scientific research within the university.
• ⚖️ Electronic balances are available in the weighing room, and users are instructed to lock them when not in use and ensure cleanliness.
• 🔑 Locker rooms are available for storing toolkits and lockdowns, with the condition that they are used only for these purposes and are secured with a padlock and key.
• 🚫 Sensitive and expensive instruments are stored in a separate room, emphasizing the need for careful handling and respect for the equipment.
• 🧪 The chemistry laboratory is one of the key areas visited, suggesting it is an important part of the science facilities.
• 🌐 The physics laboratory, specifically focusing on optics, is also a significant part of the tour, indicating the university's commitment to various scientific disciplines.
• 🌿 The biology laboratory is another key area, highlighting the study of life sciences within the university's curriculum.
• 🚷 Strict policies are in place for laboratory entry, requiring the presence of a teacher and prohibiting entry without authorization.
• 🍽 Eating is not allowed inside the laboratories, maintaining a clean and focused environment for scientific work.
• 🪑 Proper etiquette is expected when using the laboratories, including arranging chairs correctly before leaving, to maintain order and cleanliness.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video tour?

The main purpose of the video tour is to provide an overview of the science laboratories in the Philippine Normal University, highlighting their locations and features.

Where are the science laboratories primarily located in the university?

The science laboratories are primarily located on the second floor of the main building, in the top wing.

What is the first area mentioned in the tour of the science laboratories?

The first area mentioned is the science resource center located in the main building.

What are the facilities available in the science resource center?

The science resource center includes different laboratories and research laboratories, as well as sensitive instruments that are expensive and require careful handling.

What is the importance of the weighing room and what should be done there?

The weighing room is important for using electronic balances for measurements. Users must ensure they are clean, turned on and off properly, and locked when not in use.

What is the policy regarding the use of locker rooms in the laboratories?

Locker rooms are available for use, provided they are available. They are meant for toolkits and lockdowns used in the laboratory, not personal items, and come with their own padlock and key, which is given by the technician.

How many doors does a typical laboratory have and why?

A typical laboratory has two doors, one for entrance and one for exit, which is a requirement for safety and organization.

What are some of the specific laboratories mentioned in the tour?

The specific laboratories mentioned include the chemistry laboratory, physics/optics laboratory, biology laboratory, and earth and environmental science laboratory.

What is the policy regarding entry into the laboratories without a teacher?

There is a strict policy that students should not enter the laboratories without a teacher present. They must wait along the corridor until the teacher arrives.

What is the importance of maintaining cleanliness and order in the laboratories?

Maintaining cleanliness and order in the laboratories is crucial for safety, accuracy of experiments, and preservation of expensive equipment. This includes cleaning balances and arranging chairs properly before leaving the lab.

What equipment is mentioned for drying and sterilizing purposes in the laboratories?

The equipment mentioned for drying purposes includes various dry ovens, while autoclaves are used for sterilizing, and incubators are available for different experimental needs.

Outlines

00:00

🔬 Science Laboratories Tour Introduction

Adolf Rafe begins a tour of the science laboratories at the Philippine Normal University, starting on the second floor of the main building. He introduces the science resource center and research laboratories, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cleanliness and order when using sensitive and expensive equipment. The tour includes a walkthrough of the corridor showcasing various laboratories such as the chemistry, physics (optics), and biology labs, with a focus on the rules and policies for using these facilities, including no eating and waiting in the corridor without a teacher's presence.

05:01

🌡️ Laboratory Equipment and Safety Protocols

The script continues with a detailed look at the laboratory's equipment, such as electronic balances, locker rooms, and toolkits, which are strictly for laboratory use. It also mentions the need for cleanliness and proper use of the weighing room. The tour then moves to the science resource center, where different incubators and sterilizing equipment like autoclaves and intricate incubators are highlighted, indicating the variety of tools available for scientific research and the importance of following safety protocols.

Keywords

💡Science Laboratories

Science laboratories are specialized rooms designed for conducting scientific research and experiments. In the video, the laboratories are part of the Philippine Normal University and are the main focus of the tour, showcasing the facilities and equipment available for scientific study.

💡Science Resource Center

A Science Resource Center is a facility that provides resources, materials, and support for scientific learning and research. In the script, it is mentioned as a starting point of the tour, indicating its importance as a hub for scientific activities within the university.

💡Research Laboratories

Research laboratories are dedicated spaces where scientists conduct experiments and research projects. The script refers to these as being adjacent to the Science Resource Center, emphasizing the university's commitment to scientific inquiry and discovery.

💡Weighing Room

A weighing room is a designated area within a laboratory where precise measurements of substances are made using electronic balances. The script instructs viewers to use this room and to ensure that the balances are handled properly, highlighting the importance of accuracy in scientific measurements.

💡Locker Room

A locker room in a laboratory context is a secure area where personal belongings and toolkits are stored to maintain a clean and organized workspace. The script mentions that the locker room is available for use, provided it is not occupied, indicating the need for organization and safety in the lab.

💡Sensitive Instruments

Sensitive instruments refer to scientific equipment that requires careful handling and maintenance due to their high cost and precision. The script warns against mishandling these instruments, underlining the financial and research implications of their proper use.

💡Chemistry Laboratory

A chemistry laboratory is a space specifically designed for conducting chemical experiments and research. The script mentions entering the chemistry lab later in the tour, indicating that it is one of the key areas where students and researchers perform hands-on chemistry work.

💡Physics Laboratory

A physics laboratory is dedicated to the study of physical phenomena through experimentation. The script refers to an 'optics' lab, which is a specialized type of physics lab focused on the properties and behavior of light, showing the diversity of scientific disciplines within the university.

💡Biology Laboratory

A biology laboratory is where biological research and experiments are conducted, often involving living organisms or biological processes. The script's mention of a biology lab suggests that the university offers a comprehensive range of scientific disciplines for study.

💡Earth and Environmental Science Laboratory

This type of laboratory focuses on the study of the Earth's processes and environmental systems. The script describes it as having the same layout as other labs, indicating a standardized approach to scientific research across different fields within the university.

💡Autoclaves

Autoclaves are devices used for sterilization by subjecting items to high pressure and temperature, commonly used in laboratories to ensure cleanliness and safety. The script mentions autoclaves as part of the equipment available in the laboratories, emphasizing the importance of sterilization in scientific research.

💡Incubators

Incubators are used to provide a controlled environment for the growth of cells, tissues, or microorganisms. The script refers to 'intricate incubators' and 'different incubators,' suggesting that the university has various types of incubators for diverse research needs.

Highlights

Introduction to the science laboratories in Philippine Normal University.

Location of the science laboratories on the second floor of the main building.

Description of the science resource center located in the main building.

Mention of research laboratories situated in the same area.

Guidelines for using the weighing room and electronic balances.

Availability of locker rooms for toolkits and lockdowns in the laboratory.

Explanation of the sensitive and expensive instruments in the laboratories.

Tour of the chemistry laboratory with a note on its importance.

Physics laboratory, specifically the optics lab, and its dual use as lecture rooms.

Biology laboratory and the rules for conduct within the lab.

Policy of no entry without teachers and prohibition of eating in the lab.

Proper arrangement of chairs and equipment before leaving the lab.

Introduction to the earth and environmental science laboratory.

Use of dry ovens for drying purposes in the laboratories.

Function and importance of autoclaves for sterilizing in the lab.

Mention of different incubators available in the laboratories.

Concluding the tour with a visit to the science resource center.

Transcripts

hi

i'm adolf rafe and today we are going to

have a tour of

the science laboratories in philippine

normal university

so we are now at the second floor of the

main building

this is your top wing so here is

your science laboratory so down here

your different laboratories we start

with the science resource center

at main building so this is your

science resource center and on that

other side is also are the research

laboratories

okay so we most of the

science laboratories are situated at

this event

okay so you will be walking here

along the corridor so first

looking here along this area is your way

you will see here

okay the different

electronic balances

there

so don't forget to lock you are to use

the weighing room okay so there is your

lug booking there okay

make sure to turn on and off the

balances

and make sure that they are clean if you

are to use them

inside the weighing room are also

available locker room that you can

use provided that it is available so

there will

be it has its own padlock and the key

would be given to you so let you just

ask the technician if it is available

this will be used for

not for your own things but all only for

the toolkits and lockdowns

that you will be using inside the

laboratory we have a different

room because these are sensitive

instruments and they cost

a lot very expensive so do not mess with

them

adjacent to that room is your three

laboratories

i think so these are this is your

chemistry laboratory we'll go inside

later so as you can see always

the the laboratories would have two

doors and

an entrance and an exit so two doors

that's a requirement for the laboratory

okay next to the chemistry laboratory is

your

what's this your physics love

or they call it the optics

okay so this is laboratory so

if you are a physics major you will be

here in the

basics our love rooms are commonly used

also as

lecture rooms okay so we we do also our

lecture

and then after that you do your love

requirements next to

your uh physics room is your

biology room okay biology lab laboratory

so there are things that you should not

do inside the laboratory

okay and again there is a policy that

there should be no entry without

the teachers you'll be waiting along the

corridor

if you don't have a picture yet i

do not enter when you don't have your

teacher and of course

no eating inside the laboratory all

right

so in this way we'll have the

other okay

these are

you could see the chairs on top of the

table because you are not using it so

before leaving the lab you make sure

that the chairs

are in this manner

the next love would be the last love

so you have the earth and environmental

science laboratory

so it's the same thing same layout

as compared

and on this side also you will have the

different

uh dry ovens that we use of course for

drying purposes so there are a lot of

them there in one two

and so on and then this one is your

autoclaves and they are used for

sterling sterilizing yeah and how about

the other one this one is as

intricate incubator so we have here

different incubators so that is

your laboratory

so the next thing we do is to go inside

the science resource

center