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California Regional Consortia

Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging

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Submitter's Information

Name

Veronica Oregel

Title

Curriculum Support Coordinator

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

San Joaquin Delta College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Joe Gonzales

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Electron Microscopy (093470)

Projected Start Date

08/11/25

Catalog Description
The Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging Certificate of Achievement enables students to learn the entire line of entry-level microscopy tools sets which includes all makes and models of optical light microscopes, basic scanning and transmission electron microscopes as well as related sample preparation tool-sets to operate for best performance while imaging. The certificate prepares students to enter the workforce with basic knowledge of microscopy design, basic operation, and basic imaging strategies to become an operator or technician in the microscopy field. Students will learn proper safety protocols, how to generate proper technical writing documentation, how to complete basic design of scope layouts, and how to perform laboratory procedures as needed for microscopy. This certificate welcomes all students from all demographics and promotes an environment conducive to learning with hands-on, technical training directly related to industry standards, to help promote all students to succeed in the microscopy industry.
Enrollment Completer Projections
10-15 Students are projected to complete the program annually
Employment Opportunities are vast and Salary Range are between 45K-85K. There exists a great need for such a program to support the demands of the industry, we need to continue to produce users, operators and technicians to fulfill the needs of the industry. 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
The Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging Certificate of Achievement enables students to learn the entire line of entry-level microscopy tools sets which includes all makes and models of optical light microscopes, basic scanning and transmission electron microscopes as well as related sample preparation tool-sets to operate for best performance while imaging. The certificate prepares students to enter the workforce with basic knowledge of microscopy design, basic operation, and basic imaging strategies to become an operator or technician in the microscopy field. Students will learn proper safety protocols, how to generate proper technical writing documentation, how to complete basic design of scope layouts, and how to perform laboratory procedures as needed for microscopy. This certificate welcomes all students from all demographics and promotes an environment conducive to learning with hands-on, technical training directly related to industry standards, to help promote all students to succeed in the microscopy industry.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

23.0

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging program is designed to be completed in two academic semesters or one academic year.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
E M 70
Introduction to Microscopy
2.0S1
E M 71
Light Microscopy and Photography

3.0S1
E M 74
Scanning Electron Microscopy

3.0S1
E M 87A
Electron Microscopy Basic Equipment Maintenance

4.0S1
E M 73M
Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy

4.0S2
E M 85
Electron Microscopy Basic Equipment Maintenance

3.0s2
E M 86M
Focused Ion Beam Applications

4.0S2












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Submission Details

Published at

09/17/25 - 01:11 PM

Status

Recommended

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Nicole Griffin   ·  10/07/25

I would like to change my vote to "recommend" as I see that the new LMI is attached. Thanks!