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Peer reviewedFoos, K. Michael – American Biology Teacher, 1996
Presents a laboratory demonstration that helps students understand the concept of microscope calibration. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstrations (Science), Higher Education, Instrumentation
Peer reviewedBaker, W. L. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1995
Describes the function of the various parts of the microscope and their integration in the formation of an optical image. Presents a procedure for setting up a microscope to obtain maximum resolution and contrast for each objective lens at all magnifications. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Foreign Countries, Instrumentation, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedThompson, Steven R.; Bernard, Florence A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Biology teachers at Ithaca College have developed a course in experimental methodology and instrumentation that teaches beginning biology students the need for accuracy and precision in measurement. This course is described. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
