Virtual Microscope

Virtual Microscope

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BioNetwork’s Virtual Microscope is the first fully interactive 3D scope - it’s a great practice tool to prepare you for working in a science lab. Learn terminology, usage, and care by interacting with a fully functional, virtual microscope. When you're ready, challenge your knowledge in the testing section to see what you've learned.

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November
10
Sample Preparation for HPLC Analysis
Gain hands-on experience in sample preparation and purification techniques. You will learn to analyze biological samples for trace levels of drug and pesticide residues using HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography). Students perform standard preparation, reagent preparation, sample
December
1
HPLC in Theory & Practice
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a chemistry technique used to separate compounds of interest from a liquid mixture based on chemical and/or physical properties. When HPLC is coupled with a spectrophotometric detector, it can be used to quantify analytes to provide detailed
Current Courses
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November
10
Sample Preparation for HPLC Analysis
Gain hands-on experience in sample preparation and purification techniques. You will learn to analyze biological samples for trace levels of drug and pesticide residues using HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography). Students perform standard preparation, reagent preparation, sample
December
1
HPLC in Theory & Practice
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a chemistry technique used to separate compounds of interest from a liquid mixture based on chemical and/or physical properties. When HPLC is coupled with a spectrophotometric detector, it can be used to quantify analytes to provide detailed
eLearning
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Microscope Basics
Microscope Basics
Take a self-guided exploration of a common laboratory microscope including its care, components, and usage. 
Hemocytometer
Hemocytometer
In BioNetwork’s Counting Cells with a Hemocytometer you will learn how to: Count cells using a Hemocytometer.  Recognize living cells vs dead cells.  Calculate the percentage of viable cells.  Find the average number of cells per square.  Calculate the dilution factor.  Find the concentration of
Centrifugation
Centrifugation
This module includes, the basics of centrifugation, effects of gravity on particles in suspension, operation of a centrifuge, differential centrifugation, basic components, hazards and safety.
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eLearning
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Hemocytometer
Hemocytometer
In BioNetwork’s Counting Cells with a Hemocytometer you will learn how to: Count cells using a Hemocytometer.  Recognize living cells vs dead cells.  Calculate the percentage of viable cells.  Find the average number of cells per square.  Calculate the dilution factor.  Find the concentration of
Microscope Basics
Microscope Basics
Take a self-guided exploration of a common laboratory microscope including its care, components, and usage. 
Centrifugation
Centrifugation
This module includes, the basics of centrifugation, effects of gravity on particles in suspension, operation of a centrifuge, differential centrifugation, basic components, hazards and safety.
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eLearning
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Centrifugation
Centrifugation
This module includes, the basics of centrifugation, effects of gravity on particles in suspension, operation of a centrifuge, differential centrifugation, basic components, hazards and safety.
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
You’re the newest member of the Quality Assurance department at CATT - the Center for the Advancement of Toast Technology. Your mission is to audit the company and determine if it’s SOPs, notebooks, equipment, personnel, reagent labels, and test animals are GLP compliant.
Performance Verification of a Balance
Performance Verification of a Balance
This lab will give you a chance to practice working with an analytical balance. You will weigh four items to check the balance response at its midpoint.
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Videos
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Use and Care of a Microscope
Use and Care of a Microscope
Learn how to use a microscope, see it in action, and then head to the lab to practice working hands-on. In this video, Clarence (our rotifer microscopy expert), describes the functions and procedures for using a microscope including: Stage controls Coarse and fine focus and more...
Microscope for Beginners - Questions and Answers
Microscope for Beginners - Q&A
In this video, Jeff talks through some common issues and questions that beginners experience when learning to use a microscope.  We'll discuss:  Common mistakes Keeping both eyes open Artifacts or specimens Finding and centering the specimen Oil immersion - how it works Cleaning 
Counting Cells with a Hemocytometer
Counting Cells with a Hemocytometer
There can be tens of thousands of cells in one milliliter of culture medium. So how are cells counted? The process requires diluting the cell culture, dying the cells, and loading the cells into a hemocytometer. A hemocytometer is a modified microscope slide with two chambers. Each chamber is
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How to Use an Analytical Balance
How to Use an Analytical Balance
Learn how to use an analytical balance. In this video, we'll explore the steps and techniques required to set up, take measurements, and clean the balance.
Oil Immersion Microscopy Animation
Oil Immersion Microscopy Animation
Explore oil immersion microscopy in this short animated video that explains the use of immersion oil for enhanced image resolution.
Use and Care of a Microscope
Use and Care of a Microscope
Learn how to use a microscope, see it in action, and then head to the lab to practice working hands-on. In this video, Clarence (our rotifer microscopy expert), describes the functions and procedures for using a microscope including: Stage controls Coarse and fine focus and more...
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BioNetwork Capstone Center
Capstone Center
Capstone Center in Raleigh is BioNetwork's premiere worker training facility.  At Capstone, fundamental scientific understanding meets hands-on application.  Our industry-experienced instructors lead courses in bioprocessing, quality control, compliance, cGMP, analytical chemistry, and microbiology
Measuring Volume - Beakers, Cylinders, Erlenmeyer Flasks, & Volumetric Flasks
Measuring Volume - Beakers, Cylinders, Erlenmeyer Flasks, & Volumetric Flasks
BioNetwork's Greg Smith demonstrates the typical pieces of glassware used for measuring volume in a life science laboratory.
How does a spectrophotometer work?
How does a spectrophotometer work?
This short animation demonstrates the inner workings of a spectrophotometer. Here's how a spectrophotometer works. A lamp provides the source of light. The beam of light strikes the diffraction grating, which works like a prism and separates the light into its component wavelengths. The grating is
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EASE (Effective Authentic Science Event)
EASE (Effective Authentic Science Event)
Would you like to host hundreds of prospective students on your college campus for a fun day of science and mystery?  EASE (Effective Authentic Science Event) is a one-day outreach program for middle school students with the goal of showing them that science is fun, and that the local community
Restriction Digestion and Analysis of Lambda DNA
Restriction Digestion and Analysis of Lambda DNA
Electrophoretic techniques that distinguish DNA fragments by size are essential in forensics and in the mapping of restriction sites within genes. With the Restriction Digestion and Analysis of Lambda DNA Kit, students use three different restriction enzymes to digest genomic DNA from lambda
Super Sleuth Sampler
Super Sleuth Sampler
Your students will become super sleuths as they analyze different pieces of evidence to solve a crime. Beginner sleuths will progress through a series of stations to solve the mystery, while more advanced sleuths will concentrate their efforts on more sophisticated processes to determine the
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Mighty Microbes
Mighty Microbes
Microbes exist in, and around, all of us. Some microbes can be transformed into "Mighty Microbes" that battle harmful pollutants like atrazine. In this activity, students will learn how microbes can be genetically transformed and used to degrade atrazine through bioremediation.
Piguliar Investigation
A PIGuliar Investigation
Zoonosis (a disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals) in swine are increasingly becoming a global public health concern. In this activity students will be introduced to a swine influenza outbreak, the potential dangers it poses to the human population, and perform electrophoresis of
Dino-Might!
Dino-Might!
One of the most popular new attractions at the local zoological park is a  hybrid dinosaur. Unfortunately, the zookeepers underestimated the animals superior intelligence and the dinosaur has escaped! In this activity students are tasked with using gel electrophoresis to analyze the dino's DNA and
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Super Sleuth Sampler
Super Sleuth Sampler
Your students will become super sleuths as they analyze different pieces of evidence to solve a crime. Beginner sleuths will progress through a series of stations to solve the mystery, while more advanced sleuths will concentrate their efforts on more sophisticated processes to determine the
A Berry Genetic Crime Scene
A Berry Genetic Crime Scene
Learn about the basic structure of cells and DNA as you extract DNA from a strawberry. Discuss potential applications for DNA extraction.
GMO Detective
GMO Detective
How do scientists prove whether or not foods contain GMOs? Using real life techniques, students will perform several analyses to detect whether food samples have been genetically modified.
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