Subject: Microscopy Coure Announcement

From: "John, Martha,Maryand Sarah McCann" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 22:56:28 -0500

SHORT COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
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FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF LIGHT MICROSCOPY
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JUNE 16-21, 1996,  Burlington Vermont

www.microscopyed.com

A  5-day hands-on course on achieving the maximum information from
light microscopy. The emphasis of the course will be to provide
hands-on experience, and the background for interpretation of images.
   
The course will  cover the principals of light microscopy, contrast
techniques for the microscope, adjustments  of the microscope for
optimum contrast and resolution, and interpretation of images in terms
of light-matter interactions.

A full range of reflected and transmitted light microscopes, as well
as contrast equipment, will be provided for use by the students.
Students are encouraged to bring their own samples.
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The course will provide:
A firm foundation in the principles of light microscopy.

An understanding of the steps for light microscope alignment.

A knowledge of contrast enhancement techniques for both specimen and
microscope.

A basic understanding of polarized light, and its role in contrast
enhancement, measurement techniques and materials analysis.

Information on image documentation-photomicrography and electronic
image capture.

Survey of the measurement capabilities of the light microscope

Awareness of what to look for in buying a microscope

Opportunity for hands-on use with a variety of equipment and contrast
techniques.
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Faculty:
Philip C. Robinson is author of the RMS Microscopy Series book,
Applied Polarized Light Microscopy. He is a specialist in light and
electron microscopy of ceramics, and is retired from the faculty of
Stafforshire University. He has organized and taught courses in Basic
Microscopy and Polarized light Microscopy for the Royal Microscopical
Society in England and the US, and at industrial and academic sites
around the world.

Mary A. McCann Research Associate, retired from Polaroid Corporation,
used light and electron microscopy for problem-solving in research,
development and manufacturing. She is the author of photomicrography
instructional books and articles, and has taught for the New York
Microscopical Society, and the American Chemical Society.

Robert Janes is a scientist with the Metropolitan (London) Police
Forensic Laboratory. He has taught RMS courses in Basic and Polarized
Light Microscopy .

Robert Hoffman is inventor of the Hoffman Modulation Contrast system.
He has taught light microscopy for the Eastern Analytical Symposium,
NYMS and numerous industrial courses.

Vermont Optecs, research instrument specialists, will supply a variety
of microscope equipment for the course.

For further information:www.microscopyed.com

For course brochure, contact Mary McCann , e-mail: [email-masked]