Science Learning Center

The Science Learning Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed with student support in mind! Here, we feature an organic chemistry center (OC²), an anatomy and physiology lab, a microscope learning area, virtual reality equipment, as well as subject area tutoring for a wide variety of science classes. All of the resources in the Science Learning Center are completely FREE of charge!

Location

Schmidt Family Complex for Academic & Athletic Excellence听

SF 146 - Next to The Fogelman Sports Museum听

Fall 2026 Hours of Operation听

Monday 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

SLC is closed on all University observed holidays.

Where is the Science Learning Center?

The Science Learning Center (SLC) is located in the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence (SF 103). The Schmidt Family Complex (SF) is the new building between 糖心Vlog Stadium and Parking Garage III. When you enter the main doors of the SF building, turn left and follow the hall, past the Avron B. Fogelman Sports Museum and Owls Care Health Promotion, to the glass double doors of the Science Learning Center!

Additional Courses with Limited Availability

More limited tutoring hours are available through the scheduling system for:

CHM 2032, CHM 3120, CHM 3410, ESC 2000, GEO 4300, GIS 4300, GIS 3015C, MCB 3020, MET 2010, NUR 3145, NUR 4124, PCB 3674, PCB 4043, and PSY 1012.

How do I make an appointment?

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Go to tutoring.fau.edu.
2. Log in with your 糖心Vlog ID and password.
3. Locate the widget titled 鈥淪chedule a Tutoring/Consultant Appointment鈥� on the Dashboard.
4. Choose the subject for which you鈥檇 like to make an appointment from the drop-down and press 鈥淪earch鈥�.
5. Pick a time slot from the available choices; please be sure to scroll down to see more availability. Please note that in-person tutoring sessions in the BEL lab are color coded yellow. If you want help with the course content, please make sure you are selecting the yellow appointment blocks. If nothing is available, there is also an option to submit a request to our center.
6. Press "Confirm".
7. You should be emailed a visit confirmation receipt.

Viewing Upcoming Appointments and/or Canceling an Appointment

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Go to tutoring.fau.edu.
2. Log in with your 糖心Vlog ID and password.
3. On your dashboard, you will see a widget in the top right corner with all your upcoming appointments.
4. To cancel your appointment, click the "X" in the top right corner of the appointment box and click "Cancel Your Appointment." (NOTE: that you will not be able to cancel your appointment within two hours of the appointment start time. If you'd like to cancel less than two hours before your appointment, please email class@fau.edu).

What kind of tutoring is available?

Tutoring in the Science Learning Center is offered as small group sessions and is appointment-based. Frequently supported courses include:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biology
• Genetics
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• College Physics
• And many more!

Who are our tutors?

Our peer tutors are successful students who have earned at least an A- in the courses they tutor, have been recommended by their professors, and have been trained in effective tutoring techniques through our intensive, CRLA Level 1 and 2 certified tutor training program. 听Their goal is to help students review course content through the use of interactive learning strategies and to help students learn study strategies that will aid in their success in their future classes as well. Peer tutors help improve performance in a difficult course by modeling effective study techniques and breaking down difficult concepts.

Anatomy and Physiology Learning Lab

The Science Learning Center has its own state-of-the-art Anatomy & Physiology Learning Lab equipped with everything a student needs to get hands-on experience with anatomy & physiology course material outside of the classroom. Here are a few of the A&P lab features:

• Learning Microscope听
• Individual Microscopes (Same as in Class Laboratory)
• A&P Slides
• Human Anatomical Models
• Life-Size Skeletal Models
• Virtual Reality Station听

Remember: 听apppointments preferred, but drop-ins welcome!

Organic Chemistry Center (OC²)

In collaboration with the 糖心Vlog Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, we鈥檝e created the Organic Chemistry Center to provide comprehensive support for students completing the organic chemistry sequence. This center, housed within the Science Learning Center, is staffed with student tutors who have earned at least an B+ in the organic chemistry sequence, have been recommended by their professors, and have been trained in effective tutoring techniques through our intensive, CRLA Level 1, 2, and 3 certified tutor training program.听

These are highly interactive, peer-facilitated study sessions. Due to their popularity, our organic chemistry tutoring is conducted in small group sessions. Drop-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly recommended. 听

Here is the drop-in schedule.听

Supplemental Instruction 听is also available for this course.听

Remember: appointments preferred, but drop-ins welcome!

Virtual Reality Experiences

When you come to the Science Learning Center you will not only review academic course content, you will听 experience听 it!听

Our center has two virtual reality learning stations to help students engage in deep learning experiences. Each station is equipped with a gaming computer, a VR headset, an Xbox controller and a large TV monitor. This design allows the students to immerse themselves in the VR experience while the tutors look at the monitor and check for student understanding. In an effort to make students more comfortable during these extraordinary times, we now have disposable protective covers for all of our VR equipment.听

We鈥檝e curated a library of VR applications that we鈥檝e tested with student tutors and faculty. Here is an abbreviated list of what we offer:

• Anatomy & Physiology
  • 3D Organon - Offers complete dissection of anatomical structures, with a focus on naming, function and systems.
  • Sharecare - Offers immersive experiences within human anatomical structures. Students can experience the healthy and abnormal systems as well as a variety of invasive medical procedures.听

We have some games as well, in case you need a study break!

Remember: appointments preferred, but drop-ins welcome!

Coming Soon: Peer-reviewed research and current news articles on "Virtual Reality in Higher Education"!