Program Information

Madison College offers the only Associate Degree Electron Microscopy Program in the country which comprehensively trains all students in SEM, TEM, materials sample preparation and biological sample preparation. Class work includes:

• Materials Sciences:

including single crystal and powder diffraction analysis, metallurgy, tripod polishing, jet thinning, extraction replicas, metallurgical polishing and etching, preparation of geological and ceramic samples, etc.

• Biological Sciences: including general ultrastructure, solution preparation, fixation, embedment, and ultramicrotomy of TEM samples; CPD, cryo-fracture, freeze drying, and chemical processing of SEM samples, etc.
• Transmission Electron Microscopy: including full alignment, SEM-STEM, diffraction, dark field, magnification and beam rotation calibration, contamination rates, etc.
• Scanning Electron Microscopy: including image processing, EBIC, backscatter, 3D images, scope parameters, beam-specimen interactions, etc.
• X-Ray Analysis: including qualitative analysis, standard and standardless quantitative analysis, line scans, x-ray maps, etc.
• Equipment Maintenance: including filament-aperture cleaning and changing, vacuum pump oil change, electrical diagnostics, vacuum system problem diagnostics and maintenance of related EM equipment.

View the program information for Electron Microscopy which includes information for admission, curriculum, and class schedules.

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