Research and Development Center

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Research and Development Center is a university-wide, multi-disciplinary research component of the University of the Immaculate Conception under the direct supervision of the President.

The Research and Development Center has administrative responsibilities, particularly in assisting the faculty, the graduate and the under graduate students in their research and research related activities

VISION

A community of scholars deeply rooted in Christ, seeking for truth and wisdom with the end in view of contributing to the transformation of society.

MISSION

The Research and Development Center commits to:

::	Contribute to Development through research programs, projects and studies on the socio-economic, histo-cultural, educational, spiritual, environmental, health, technological and political needs of the community it serves.
::	Address the other basic and developmental needs of UIC sauch as:
	-	Making the University more responsive, as well as relevant to society.
	-	Developing an active research work among faculty and students.
	-	Promoting a society where justice, peace, and love prevail
	-	Helping established a progressive community that leads into a fulfilling Christian life.

SCIENCE RESOURCE CENTER

The University of Immaculate Conception (UIC) has the facilities and the pool of scientists needed to operate a Science Resource Center (SRC). Located at the UIC - Father Selga main campus in Davao City, the SRC is the University�s full - service laboratory.

The SRC has facilities for physical / chemical, pharmaceutical and microbiological testing and research. Licensed chemists, pharmacists, a medical technologist, and seasoned laboratory analysts man the Center.

Through the SRC, the University provides it science faculty and students with technical assistance as well as with extensive, in-house hands-on training on sophisticated equipment.

The SRC also offers professional analytical services to external clients for nominal fees. It is equipped to handle analysis of soil, leaf / plant tissue, fertilizer, food / feed, water / wastewater, ores / mines, fats and oils, pharmaceutical, and other samples. It also undertakes collaborative researches with clients and funding agencies, apart from in-house researches.

Since late 1999, the SRC has enjoyed the recognition as a DENR-recognized environmental laboratory, having complied with the documentation, analytical performance and technical requirements of DENR Administrative Order No. 63, Series of 1998. At the time the recognition was awarded, the Center is one of only 12 laboratories in the Philippines (and one of only two in Mindanao) that is so recognized.

Since its creation in 1994, the Science Center has adhered to the quality guidelines of ISO / IEC Guide 25 in its operation. It is now geared toward fulfilling the requirements of ISO 17025, a manifestation of the Science Center�s continuous quest for quality!

At the UIC Science Resource Center, customers are assured of prompt service, fair prices, and a helpful staff.

TESTING SERVICES OFFERED (Other tests may be performed on request.)

Physical / Chemical:

A. Soil Analysis

� Moisture content
� Particle size distribution
� Soil reaction (pH)
� Electrical conductivity
� Organic matter / organic carbon
� Nitrogen (total / available)
� Lime requirement
� Phosphorus (Olsen / Bray)
� Exchangeable calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, aluminum
� Exchangeable hydrogen / acidity
� Cation exchange capacity (CEC)
� Available sulfur
� Boron
� Chloride
� Available copper, iron, manganese, zinc
� Carbonates / bicarbonates
� Mercury (total)
� Lead

B. Plant Tissue Analysis

� Nitrogen
� Phosphorus
� Potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium
� Iron, copper, manganese, zinc
� Boron
� Chloride
� Sulfur
� Cyanide
� Molybdenum
� Phytochemical screening for alkaloids, Saponins, tannins, flavonoids

C. Water / Wastewater Analysis

� pH
� Turbidity
� Color
� Electrical conductivity
� Acidity / alkalinity
� Volatile acidity
� Hardness
� Dissolved oxygen
� Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
� Chemical oxygen demand (COD)
� Oil and grease
� Total solids / Total dissolved solids
� Suspended solids / Volatile suspended solids
� Settleable solids
� Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium
� Iron, copper, manganese, zinc
� Phosphates / Phosphorus
� Sulfates / sulfur
� Boron
� Chloride
� Residual chlorine
� Silica
� Nitrogen (total / ammonia / nitrate, nitrite)
� Aluminum
� Antimony
� Arsenic
� Cadmium
� Chromium
� Cyanide (total / available)
� Fluoride
� Formaldehyde
� Hydrogen sulfide
� Lead
� Mercury
� Phenols
� Surfactants
� Tannins
� Organophosphorus / carbamate pesticide residues

D. Feed / Food Analysis

� Moisture content
� Ash
� Crude protein
� Crude fat
� Crude fiber
� Nitrogen � free extract
� Carbohydrates
� Calories
� Sugars (total / reducing / invert)
� Starch
� pH, titratable acidity
� Salinity
� Density / specific gravity, viscosity
� Alcohol content
� Amino nitrogen
� Nitrates / nitrites
� Benzoates / Benzoic acid
� Vitamins
� Minerals
� Metal contaminants
� Cyanide
� Formaldehyde
� Aflatoxin

E. Fertilizer Analysis

� Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
� Calcium, magnesium
� Sulfur, chloride, fluoride
� Copper, iron, manganese, zinc, boron
� Biuret content
� pH
� Organic matter

F. Oils and Fats

� Melting point / range
� Specific gravity
� Volatile fatty acid / Free fatty acid
� Iodine value / Peroxide value
� Saponification number
� Unsaponifiable matter
� Insoluble matter / insoluble acids

G. Ores & Mine Tailings

� Gold
� Mercury (total)
� Cyanide (total / available)
� Lead
� Other metals

H. Charcoal /Activated carbon

� Ash
� Volatile matter
� Fixed carbon
� Particle size distribution
� pH
� Minerals

Pharmaceutical:

� pH, density/ specific gravity
� Vitamins and minerals
� Hydoquinone content
� Retinoin content
� Benzalkonium chloride content
� Assay of alum, oxalic acid, hypochlorite
� Tablet hardness / thickness / diameter
� Tablet disintegration / dissolution rate
� Stability testing
� Heavy metals / contaminants
� Bioassay

Microbiological:

� Aerobic Plate Count
� Coliform Count, MPN
� E. coli Count, MPN
� S. aureus Detection
� Salmonella Detection
� P. aeruginosa Detection
� Yeasts and Molds
� Microbial assay