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Veronica Oregel
Curriculum Support Coordinator
Central/Mother Lode
San Joaquin Delta College
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Joe Gonzales
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Program Details
Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration Basic Sample Preparation
New Program
Electron Microscopy (093470)
08/11/25
Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration Basic Sample Preparation
Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment as a
microscopist to work with research laboratories, medical schools, and hospitals. The student demonstrates
the following abilities: usage of theory in hands-on work, basic specimen preparation, electron/light
microscope operation, and routine maintenance of equipment. The student demonstrates skills, knowledge,
and training in oral and written communication as well as a variety of skills for entry-level employment in
disciplines including the following: biology, environmental areas, biotechnology, food and cosmetic
industries, and medicine.
Enrollment and Completer Projections
4-6 Students, we are limiting upper level EM courses to acknowledge completion at the basic level for entry
level career opportunities.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Apply basic sample preparation techniques for viewing on the electron microscope.
Apply basic sample preparation histotechniques for viewing on the light microscope.
Operate the knifemaker and ultramicrotome using glass knives.
Operate various histological equipment, such as tissue processor, embedding center, microtome, and
flotation bath.
Identify basic structures of cells.
Identify the various human organs by their microscopic structure.
Follow and document laboratory procedures to write scientific reports.
Apply safe laboratory practices while compounding liquids and other dilution strategies.
Operate basic equipment, such as optical light microscope and basic TEM/SEM application, needed to
become an entry-level electron microscopist.
Course Units and Hours
32.5 - 32.5
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Course Report
The Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration Basic Sample Preparation program is designed to be completed in one academic year or two semesters.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E M 70 | Introduction to Microscopy | 2.0 | S1 |
| E M 74 | Scanning Electron Microscopy | 3.0 | S1 |
| E M 76 | General Histology | 3.0 | S1 |
| BIOL 31 | Human Anatomy | 4.0 | S1 |
| MATH 37 or MATH 1 | College Algebra or Calculus I | 4.0 or 5.0 | S1 |
| E M 72B | Ultramicrotomy for Electron Microscopy | 4.5 | S2 |
| E M 77 | Beginning Histotechniques | 5.0 | S2 |
| E M 80 | Introduction to TEM Operations | 4.0 | S2 |
| CHEM 3A | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.0 | S2 |
Supporting Documents
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Submission Details
09/17/25 - 01:10 PM
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Nicole Griffin · 10/07/25
I would like to update my vote to "recommend" at this time.