Students learn to calibrate a microscope, calculate magnification, and see how the light path affects the proper use of both the field and aperture diaphragms.
Combining theory and hands-on exercises allows students to properly set up Koehler illumination, understand how interpupillary distance and diopter settings impact images, and see how to maintain and clean an instrument.
Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will be able to:
All instrumentation, materials, and supplies necessary for successful completion of this course will be provided onsite by Hooke College of Applied Sciences.
No prerequisites.
Students are expected to successfully complete a variety of tasks in the form of hands-on exercises, laboratory exercises, identifications of unknowns, and quizzes. Students are notified at the end of the course whether or not they have successfully completed the requirements of the course based on:
Upon successfully meeting these requirements, a student is awarded a certificate of completion and CEU credits, if available. Those who have not successfully passed the course requirements do not receive a certificate or CEU credits.
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