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Date LAB EXERCISE 2 The Microscope

Objective 1: Identify the parts of the microscope and their function. Ocular lens Iris Revolving nosepiece Condenser Scanner objective Fine adjustment knob Low power objective Coarse adjustment knob High power objective Light source Oil immersion objective Arm Mechanical stage

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Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 2

Objective 2: Describe the proper techniques for care and use of the microscope.

Objective 3: Define the following terms: total magnification, resolution, working distance, parfocal, field of vision and depth of field. Total magnification Resolution

Working distance

Parfocal

Field of vision

Depth of field

Objective 4: Know the basic metric units of measurement for length, mass, volume, and temperature What is the basic metric unit of measurement What is the basic metric unit of measurement for length? for mass? What is the basic metric unit of measurement for volume? What is the basic metric unit of measurement for temperature?

Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 2

Objective 5: Know the following metric system prefixes: nano-, micro-, milli-, centi-, deci-, deka-, hecto-, and kilo-. Objective 6: Know the exponential equivalent (scientific notation) for each of the following: nano-, micro-, milli-, centi-, deci-, deka-, hecto-, and kilo-. What is the exponential equivalent for nano-? What is the exponential equivalent for micro-? What is the exponential equivalent for milli-? What is the exponential equivalent for deci-? What is the exponential equivalent for hecto-? What is the exponential equivalent for centi-? What is the exponential equivalent for deka-? What is the exponential equivalent for kilo-?

Objective 7: Know the symbol/abbreviation for each of the following units of measurement: microgram, milligram, kilogram, milliliter, deciliter, micrometer, millimeter, centimeter, decimeter, and kilometer . What is the symbol for microgram? What is the symbol for milligram? What is the symbol for kilogram? What is the symbol for deciliter? What is the symbol for millimeter? What is the symbol for decimeter? What is the symbol for milliliter? What is the symbol for micrometer? What is the symbol for centimeter? What is the symbol for kilometer?

Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 2

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