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Electron Microscopy
Program Number: 10-636-1
- Two-year Associate Degree program
- Biotechnology & Electron Microscopy Program Cluster
- Center for Agriscience & Technologies
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Truax, Madison
- For information call: (608) 246-6800 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6800
About the Program
View the Electron Microscopy Webcast
Considerable emphasis is placed on communication skills, computer-image processing, X-ray microanalysis and maintenance of electron microscopes and related equipment. The entire program stresses a laboratory, hands-on approach to provide a graduating student with confident and proficient job-entry performance.
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
You must meet Admissions Requirements (see below). To apply for the program, follow the admission procedures, including submitting the completed application, application/processing fees, and transcripts.
The minimum mathematic requirement is Elementary Algebra, 10-804-110 or appropriate score on COMPASS or ASSET test. The science requirement is one year each of biology and chemistry. Prior to registration, all students are required to consult with a faculty member. Strongly recommended that 10-806-134 General Chemistry, be taken before beginning the program.
Career Potential
- Integrated Circuit Microscopic and Failure Analysts
Perform TEM, SEM, FIB, X-ray and AFM analysis to characterize micro-electronic components. - Biological Research Electron Microscopy Technicians
Prepare and examine plants and tissues for ultrastructural analysis. - Diagnostic Pathology Electron Microscopists
Produce micrographs for ultimate clinical diagnosis for a variety of diseases. - Materials Research Electron Microscopy Technicians
Evaluate metals, ceramics, plastics and geologic samples by Electron Microscopy and X-ray analysis. - Sales and/or Applications Representatives
Employment with microscope manufacturers selling or demonstrating equipment or instructing customers on equipment use.
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