CartographyCartography is both a science and an art of map making

Computer labThere about fiftysix computers in the department’s computer labs. The systems are being actively used by undergraduate students majoring in geography and environmental studies. The labs are being used for teaching and studing. Post graduate students have their own computer facilities in the Research Lab.

LibraryThe Collection in the Departmental Library is discipline specific and is fully owned by the Department. Some of the books and journals date back to the early years of the department and are probably not available elsewhere

Meteorology StationThe Department has been given the responsibility of running the University’s Met Station. This station is located on top of a hill located behind the Faculty of Science. This station collects climatic data on a daily basis. The data is used for both research and weather monitoring. This station is also used for field training for students following courses in meteorology and climatolgy in the Department of Geography.

Research roomResearch lab in the Department of Geography was established in 2002. It is fully used by the Department’s Postgraduate students and also the researchers.There are 10 units of HP computers and printers in the lab.

Map roomThere are about 70,000 maps in the Department’s map collection which are placed in the Map Room. All attempts are being taken to keep this large collection in good condition, considering that some of the maps are old and rare.

Soil labA new Soil Lab is currently being readied for use in teaching and research. This new lab is located in a new building at the Faculty Arts and Social Sciences.