Electron Microscopy - Materials, AS

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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 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy Units: 3
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 (FIB) Operation and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Units: 2
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: 2
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)