Educational Resources

NC Life Science

Video

This video surveys examples of life science-related training provided by NC Community Colleges for local employers, and how that training supports North Carolina's position as a leading life science industry hub.…

Oil Immersion Microscopy Animation

Video

Explore oil immersion microscopy in this short animated video that explains the use of immersion oil for enhanced image resolution.

Outbreak

Video

A chef’s dreams are ruined when a sudden outbreak occurs onboard a cruise ship. What, or who is the source of the illness? Students hone their critical-thinking skills and analyze samples through hands-on activities to…

Outdoor Careers in Water Quality

Video

Are you interested in STEM but don’t like the idea of working in a lab all day? Then, perhaps a career in water quality is for you! Water quality is a term that is used to describe the condition of water for a…

PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction

Video

This video examines how PCR and DNA fingerprinting are performed.

Performance Verification of a Balance

eLearning

This lab will give you a chance to practice working with an analytical balance. You will weigh four items and then analyze the findings to calculate the linear error for the balance.

Performance Verification of an Analytical Balance

Video

A balance calibrated at zero grams and 100 grams should give accurate readings at those extremes and also at 35 g, 50 g, or any other point in between. Linearity error can cause a balance to be less accurate in one part…

Petunia Prep

Video

The "Experiments in Biotechnology" video series is a production of NCCCS BioNetwork in partnership with Haywood and Western Piedmont Community Colleges and features demonstrations of 8 laboratory experiments.

pH Meter Calibration

Video

A pH meter must be calibrated before each use to ensure accurate measurements. In this video, our lab technician demonstrates the procedure for performing a 3 point calibration using standard buffer solutions of 4.00, 7…

pH Meter Calibration

eLearning

In this interactive activity, you will learn how to perform a 3-point calibration of a pH meter using buffer solutions.