SLC Interior laboratory
SLC Interior laboratory
Natural Sciences Building South
Room 1143 - Science Learning Center

Science Learning Center

The Science Learning Center is here to help all students succeed in science courses and laboratories.

In this section

Our goal is for all science students to have the same opportunity for success in science courses. We are here to help you:

  • Study for your science courses individually or with a study group. Drop in any time!
  • Practice essential mathematical, graphing and laboratory skills in our modules before you need them in class.
  • Practice using laboratory instruments at your own pace before you use them in the lab.

How to visit the Science Learning Center

Natural Sciences Building South

During the Summer 2025 semester, we'll be in-person () with limited virtual availability

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, with occasional extended hours

The SLC will be closed the week of April 28 - May 2 and will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.

  • Drop in any time to study and get support for 100-level science courses
  • If you are completing an assigned module, please . If you need assistance finding an appointment time that works with your schedule, please contact us at [email protected]

Why study at the SLC?

  • You can work together and share ideas with other students in an informal, collaborative environment
  • You can use our resources: textbooks, model kits, computers, whiteboards, and more
  • You can get support: we can help you figure out study strategies or make sense of difficult course topics (please note that we can't directly give or check answers)

Supported Courses

Support for all introductory (100-level) science courses is available at the SLC during all open hours. We also have student consultant drop-in hours focused on specific courses: Current course-specific drop-in hours

Many science courses are also supported with SI peer-led study sessions

If you are interested in one-on-one tutoring, please visit Tutoring and Online Tools

More information on academic resources is available through the Office of Academic Success

SLC Module Information and Appointments

If you have been assigned to complete an SLC module, please schedule an appointment. During your appointment, you will:

  • Review module information and practice with any hands-on equipment
  • Complete a post-test

Don鈥檛 wait until the last minute! Appointments are limited, and may not be available on the due dates.
 

SLC module packets

View Modules and Due Dates

Module Transfer Request

Get credit for previously-completed modules by filling out the module transfer request form.

We can transfer a module if:

  • No pretest was given in the current course for that module
  • You completed the module within the last one year
  • It does not involve hands-on practice with lab equipment

Interested in working at the SLC?

Science Learning Center

1143 - Natural Science Building South
4901 Evergreen Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48128
Phone: 313-593-5512