In the fall of 1993, the University of Chicago opened the doors to its new Biological Sciences Learning Center, known affectionately as the BSLC. The BSLC is one building with a dual purpose: to transfer existing information to new generations of students, and to generate knowledge through research. For the next two years you will spend most of your time in this building, located on the north side of 57th Street, across from the John Crerar Science Library. Illustrated below are some of the main features of your new home:

Learning Center (south wing)

-Five Story atrium allowing sunlight through all levels.

-Large lecture rooms, with the latest in audio/video technology.

-Computer lab on lower level and Sun System stations for email and internet.

-4th floor anatomy and histology labs, as well as another small computer lab accessible only to first year medical students.

-Coffee shop/snack bar on the second floor.

- 19,023 square foot greenhouse on the top floor.

Jules Knapp Medical Research Center

(north wing)

Five floors devoted to the following labs and offices:

1. Gwen Knapp Center for Lupus and Immunology

2.Center for Molecular Oncology

3.Center for Molecular Cardiology

4.Brain Research Foundation for Molecular Neurobiology

5.Genetics (I st Floor)

Computer Lab & Interactive Classroom

Located in the lower level of the BSLC, these lab are evolving so check and see what they has become in the fall. Descend the stairs, continue down the hall and through the double doors. There will be a scanning station, both IBM and Macintosh compatible computers, and free laser printing.

Anatomy Suite Computer Lab

On the fourth floor across from the anatomy lab, there is a small computer room with 8 computers equipped with laser disk players and a laser printer and scanner. It is only accessible to first year med students via their key cards. Thus, you have 24-hour access to computer facilities. This is the best place to view Histo slides, Anatomic and Neurologic dissections utilizing the laserdisc programs provided for you.

Training

At the beginning of each new quarter, training on how to use the AudioVisual equipment in the building is offered. Also offered are classes and individual sessions on how to use MultiMedia in teaching, e-mail and using the Internet, how to get the most out of the equipment the building has to offer, and more. Please call or e-mail the Training Specialist (phone extension 5-9421 or e-mail to [email protected]) to find out when classes are scheduled.