Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment as a technician to work under the supervision and alongside research scientists in industry, research laboratories, medical schools, hospitals, colleges and universities. These are entry level positions that require additional training onsite to fulfill the needs of the employer within any microscopy-related industry. Students will demonstrate their ability to utilize direct hands-on work, with the entire family of Optical Light Microscopes, Entry Level Scanning Electron Microscopes and Basic Transmission Electron Microscopes for experimental design, and data interpretation. This Basic Imaging certificate certifies that the student has the ability to perform basic imaging of sample materials to support data analysis. Students also demonstrate skills for technical training in organization, team work, oral and written communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Overall, students will possess a variety of skills for employment in fields such as aerospace, metallurgy, ceramics, computer and electronics industries, geology, environmental sectors, academia, manufacturing, and medicine.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and trouble shoot microscope instrumentation and related equipment.
2. Demonstrate the ability to utilize safety protocols when working in a scientific laboratory.
3. Demonstrate the ability to handle, recognize and understand the microstructure of microscopic materials.
4. Demonstrate the ability to prepare samples for the light, atomic and electron microscopes and ion beam instrumentation.
5. Demonstrate organizational, written and oral skills for the communication of scientific principles.