BIOL-1506EL Study Guide - Final Guide: Blood Film, Depth Perception, Stereopsis
28 Jan 2021
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Become familiar with the types of microscopes that will be used in the lab. Learn the parts, proper use and care of the microscopes. Understand the differences between the dissection microscope and the light compound microscope. Summary: types of microscopes, parts and functions, dissection microscope, light compound microscope. Use a) focusing at low power b) focusing at high power c) focusing with oil immersion objective. Microscopy is the use and examination of a specimen with a microscope. Because the naked eye is limited when viewing very small structures, a microscope is used to view organisms or cells that would otherwise be difficult to see. In this lab session you will learn about various types of microscopes and their uses: types of microscopes. There are various types of microscopes available, each with a specific purpose. The three types that will be reviewed are the dissection microscope (stereoscope), the light compound (optic) microscope and the electron microscope.
