- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Algae Cultivation Intro to Microscopy
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Algae Cultivation Intro to Microscopy badge will demonstrate basic handling and operation of microscopes in a lab setting including characterization of algae cultures; applying serial dilution procedure to cell counts with hemocytometer; use of hemocytometer to estimate cell concentration and to identify and enumerate algal culture contaminants.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Demonstrate competency in microscope handling and operation.
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Demonstrate competency in use of a microscope to identify basic algal cell types.
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Demonstrate competency in use of a hemocytometer to estimate cell concentration.
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Demonstrate competency in use of a microscope to identify and enumerate algal culture contaminants.
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Demonstrate competency in applying serial dilution procedure to cell counts with hemocytometer.