Editing Science Console (section)

===[[Constitution Class]]===

'''2260s'''

On original Constitution Class starships, the science station was located on the starboard side of the ship, two stations to the left of the turbolift alcove. The science station was normally occupied by the science officer, which was a senior staff position. This station had more elaborate control surfaces than other bridge stations.

'''2270s'''

Upon the refit of the Constitution Class in 2273, the science station was now directly behind the captain, between the two turbolifts. Unlike the other bridge stations, the science station had a pullout console on both sides of the station. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

'''2280s'''

By the 2280s, the science station had been moved back to a position similar to the original Constitution class, on the starboard side of the bridge next to the turbolift. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)

'''2290s'''

Newer Constitution Class ships refit with touch-panel displays had much larger science stations with new okudagram graphics. It was in the same starboard position, but the turbolift had been moved ahead of the station. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)