Electron Microscopy Technician
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
106361 Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Electron Microscopy program is a two-year program in which students learn to operate electron microscopes and related equipment, both scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM). The preparation of biological and material samples for observation by TEM or SEM is an important part of the program. Interpretation of sample observations, including metallurgical structures and biological ultrastructure, is included.
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 Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Employment
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.
Last Modified: October 23, 2009