This new Science building (approximately 110,465 GSF) is a replacement facility for the previous Science I Building built in 1972. This three-story state-of-the art facility features 25 science and computer laboratories, 16 science project rooms, four classrooms, 58 faculty and department offices, an observatory, and an animal care complex. Construction began on this project in January 2005 and the facility opened for classes in September 2007. The facility recently earned a LEED Silver rating by the USGBC in August 2008.