Courses organised by College of Microscopy - 2008

Polarized Light Microscopy

COM100: Polarized Light and Chemical Microscopy
The College of Microscopy Applied Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) course covers the theory and principles of polarized light microscopy more thoroughly than the Special Applications courses. The students learn time honored and highly specialized PLM methods that can be successfully applied to virtually all materials problem solving situations...

COM140: Microscopical Particle Analysis
This intermediate College of Microscopy course is specifically intended for everyone who has the need to characterize and/or identify particles and other materials. The course of instruction will benefit those who have taken an introductory polarized light microscopy course or equivalent on-job experience...

COM160: Techniques of Optical Crystallography:
Crystal Identification using the Polarized Light Microscope
Identification of crystalline materials with the polarized light microscope is of importance for those working in forensics, soil science, pharmaceuticals, environmental analyses, and earth sciences. This class will introduce the student to a range of methods used for the identification of crystalline materials...

COM165: Advanced Mineral Identification Using the Polarized-Light Microscope
This class is an advanced continuation of the Techniques of Optical Crystallography (COM160) course, with emphasis given to practical laboratory identification of a variety of unknown comminuted mineral grains using the Becke line immersion method with calibrated refractive index liquids...

COM170: Universal Stage Methods for the Study of Crystalline Materials
Construction, alignment, and set up of the four-axis universal stage, and techniques of measuring planar and optical directions of crystalline materials in thin section using three axes of rotation, will be addressed in this class...

Electron Microscopy

COM200: Scanning Electron Microscopy
The College of Microscopy SEM course emphasizes hands-on learning. Using five SEM and EMA instruments, students have the opportunity to study their own samples, or test samples provided by our staff, under the direction of McCrone scientists with over 40 years of combined SEM/EDS/WDS experience...

COM240: Advanced Electron Microprobe Training
Microanalyses using an electron microprobe can be very difficult. Learning how to operate an electron microprobe is only part of the battle. Learning how to get good results is much more difficult. This course explores the many variables that impact the quality of microprobe analyses...

COM250: Transmission Electron Microscopy
The College of Microscopy course in Transmission Electron Microscopy is designed to provide practical, hands-on learning for new and experienced operators. The course will utilize lectures, demonstrations and direct student participation, using a JEOL JEM-3010 300 kV, LaB6 TEM...

Sample Preparation
COM300: Microscopic Particle Handling: Particle Isolation, Manipulation, and Mounting
This College of Microscopy course focuses on isolating, mounting, and handling 1-100 µm sized particles without the use of micromanipulators. Methods for isolating contaminants from liquids, solids or on surfaces will be covered. Preparation methods for further analysis by PLM, IR, Raman, SEM and TEM are demonstrated and discussed...

COM310: Sample Preparation: Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
Taught by McCrone Associates' Cleanroom staff, the focus of this practical, hands-on course is to elaborate on methods and techniques learned in the COM300: Microscopical Particle Handling: Particle Isolation, Manipulation, and Mounting course. Specialized techniques will be demonstrated for isolating and mounting contaminants from pharmaceutical and medical devices...

COM311: Sample Preparation: Polymers, Paint, and Coatings
Taught by McCrone Associates' Cleanroom staff, the focus of this practical, hands-on course is to elaborate on methods and techniques learned in the COM300: Microscopical Particle Handling: Particle Isolation, Manipulation, and Mounting course. Specialized techniques will be demonstrated for isolating and mounting contaminants from real-world samples of polymers, paints and coatings...

COM312: Sample Preparation: Forensics and Trace Evidence
Taught by McCrone Associates' Cleanroom staff, the focus of this practical, hands-on course is to elaborate on methods and techniques learned in the COM300: Microscopical Particle Handling: Particle Isolation, Manipulation, and Mounting course. Specialized techniques will be demonstrated for isolating and mounting small particles and microtraces from examples of trace evidence...

COM313: Sample Preparation: Microelectronic Devices and Materials
Taught by McCrone Associates' Cleanroom staff, the focus of this practical, hands-on course is to elaborate on methods and techniques learned in the COM300: Microscopical Particle Handling: Particle Isolation, Manipulation, and Mounting course. Specialized techniques will be demonstrated for isolating and mounting contaminants from real-world samples of microelectronic devices and failed components...

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