Electron Microscopy - Materials, Associate in Science
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
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between electrons and ions in creating images with specialized high performance microscopes.
- Students will analyze and evaluate energy dispersive spectra of unknown sample composition for proper identification.
- Students will demonstrate the application of sample preparation techniques to routine and unique specimens.
General Education
Complete the following general education pattern:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)
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.
Major Requirements - Core
Complete 46 units
CHEM 003A
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Introductory Chemistry
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4
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E M 070
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Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy
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3
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E M 071
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Light Microscopy and Photography
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3
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E M 073M
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Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy
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4
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E M 074
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Scanning Electron Microscopy
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3
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E M 083M
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Physical Electron Microscopy Laboratory
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3
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E M 085M
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Analytical Scanning Electron Microscopy
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3
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E M 086M
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Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Operation and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
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2
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E M 087
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Electron Microscopy Equipment Maintenance
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3
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E M 088
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Current Microscopies
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3
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E M 089
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Digital Imaging for Microscopy
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2
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E M 090
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Advanced Projects in Electron Microscopy
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2
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E TECH 020
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Materials and Measurements
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3
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MATH 038B
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Precalculus II
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4
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PHYSC 010
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Introduction to Physics
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4
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Minimum Major Units Required: 46
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 64
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