Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration, AS

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The Electron Microscopy – Biological Concentration Associate in Science degree is designed to offer students a broad base in the natural sciences, emphasizing microscopy and laboratory techniques. The Associate in Science degree may be completed in conjunction with the Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration Advanced Sample Preparation Certificate of Achievement. Students who complete this degree will be prepared to work as Biological Electron Microscopy Technicians, Histotechnologists, Staff Research Associates, and Structural Biology Lab Technicians.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Use standard lab tools and equipment pertinent to electron microscopy as well as light microscopy.
Understand and identify the ultrastructure of biological material such as cells and tissues.
Use both light and electron microscopes to record images of cells.
Prepare biological tissues for TEM, SEM, and light microscopy examination.
Communicate ideas and work cooperatively in groups.
Work safely in any science lab.
Understand the applications of electron microscopy to all areas of biology.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 61.5 units

BIOL 23 General Microbiology Units: 5
BIOL 31 Human Anatomy Units: 4
BIOL 32 Human Physiology Units: 5
CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry Units: 4
CHEM 1A General Chemistry Units: 5
E M 70 Introduction to Microscopy Units: 2
E M 71 Light Microscopy and Photography Units: 3
E M 72B Ultramicrotomy for Electron Microscopy Units: 4.5
E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy Units: 3
E M 76 General Histology Units: 3
E M 77 Beginning Histotechniques Units: 5
E M 78 Advanced Histotechniques & Electron Microscopy Units: 5
E M 80 Introduction to TEM Operations Units: 4
E M 84B Introduction to Fluorescence and Immunohistochemistry Units: 4
E M 88 Current Microscopies Units: 3
E M 89 Digital Imaging for Microscopy Units: 2

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

MATH 1 Calculus I Units: 5
MATH 37 College Algebra Units: 3
MATH 37EX College Algebra with Support Units: 4

Minimum Major Units Required: 64.5

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: 85.5

For more information:

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