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Oct 06, 2024
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BIOL 140 - Scanning Electron Microscopy Credits: 4 Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 3 Description: This course emphasizes the principles and modes of operation of the scanning electron microscope and X-ray analysis systems, electron-specimen interactions, elemental analysis, effects of microscope variables on images, image processing, routine maintenance, the use of microscope accessories and digital outputs. In the laboratory, students will prepare and examine inorganic and organic specimens using the secondary, backscatter and variable pressure detectors of the SEM. Students complete a project consisting of the preparation, imaging and analysis of a biological specimen.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Recommended: None.
Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements. This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter Check Course Availability
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