Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Electron Microscopy - Materials, AS

Electron Microscopy - Materials, AS

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Materials Associate in Science degree, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory, operation, and maintenance of the electron microscope. Skills in microscopy related instrumentation and associated sample preparation techniques will serve as a foundation for employment or additional study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between electrons and ions in creating images with specialized high performance microscopes.
Analyze and evaluate energy dispersive spectra of unknown sample composition for proper identification.
Demonstrate the application of sample preparation techniques to routine and unique specimens.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 46 units

Course Name

Units:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry

Units: 4

E M 70 Introduction to Microscopy

Units: 2

E M 71 Light Microscopy and Photography

Units: 3

E M 73M Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy

Units: 4

E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy

Units: 3

E M 83M Physical Electron Microscopy Laboratory

Units: 3

E M 85M Analytical Scanning Electron Microscopy

Units: 3

E M 86M Focused Ion Beam Applications

Units: 4

E M 87A Electron Microscopy Basic Equipment Maintenance

Units: 4

E M 88 Current Microscopies

Units: 3

E M 89 Digital Imaging for Microscopy

Units: 2

E M 90 Advanced Projects in Electron Microscopy

Units: 4

E TECH 20 Materials and Measurements

Units: 3

MATH 38B Precalculus II

Units: 4

PHYSC 10 Introduction to Physics

Units: 4

Minimum Major Units Required: 47

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Pattern Units: 27

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 68

For more information:

Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC)

Notes:

Course Name	Units:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed

Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Electron Microscopy - Materials, AS
Electron Microscopy - Materials, AS Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Materials Associate in Science degree, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory, operation, and maintenance of the electron microscope. Skills in microscopy related instrumentation and associated sample preparation techniques will serve as a foundation for employment or additional study. Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between electrons and ions in creating images with specialized high performance microscopes. Analyze and evaluate energy dispersive spectra of unknown sample composition for proper identification. Demonstrate the application of sample preparation techniques to routine and unique specimens.
Major Requirements - Core Complete 46 units
CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry	Units: 4
E M 70 Introduction to Microscopy	Units: 2
E M 71 Light Microscopy and Photography	Units: 3
E M 73M Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy	Units: 4
E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy	Units: 3
E M 83M Physical Electron Microscopy Laboratory	Units: 3
E M 85M Analytical Scanning Electron Microscopy	Units: 3
E M 86M Focused Ion Beam Applications	Units: 4
E M 87A Electron Microscopy Basic Equipment Maintenance	Units: 4
E M 88 Current Microscopies	Units: 3
E M 89 Digital Imaging for Microscopy	Units: 2
E M 90 Advanced Projects in Electron Microscopy	Units: 4
E TECH 20 Materials and Measurements	Units: 3
MATH 38B Precalculus II	Units: 4
PHYSC 10 Introduction to Physics	Units: 4
Minimum Major Units Required: 47 Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.
General Education Complete the following general education pattern: San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Pattern Units: 27 Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 68
For more information: Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC)
Notes: