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Training Request Form

The is used to request training for all UIC courses offered. Please complete the form, have your advisor or supervisor approve the training and submit the form to the appropriate UIC Staff member. If you have any questions, please stop by or call the UIC at 603-862-2790.

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XPS Training

Instructor:ÌýÌýJohn Wilderman
Description of the course/training content:ÌýÌýInitial training for the basic use and operation of the XPS.Ìý
Duration:Ìý2 two-hour sessions
Objective of the course/training:ÌýTo familiarize a student, staff, or faculty with the XPS use, controls, and parameters for basic operation and use.
How often is the course held:ÌýAs needed. Typical training is one-on-one or groups of two.
Prerequisites:Ìý and from UNH EH&S.
Equipment/Software:ÌýKratos Supra XPS running ESCApe software.
Instrument Page: XPS

SEM Basic Training for Materials Science (EBSD and EDS)

Instructor(s): Nancy Cherim
Description of the course/training content: Training provides a working knowledge of SEM and EDS x-ray microanalysis. Learn how to get the best resolution photo by varying accelerating voltages, how to deal with difficult samples (like beam sensitive materials), particles, rough surfaces, and layered materials.
Duration: 2 – 3 two-hour sessions
Objective of the course/training: Learn basic operation of the SEM controls so researcher can operate microscope safely and independently.
How often the course is held: Individual training sessions throughout the year
Prerequisites: and from UNH EH&S
Helpful classes with a lab with SEM/EDS: ÌýME561, Physics 506ÌýÌý
Equipment/Software: Tescan Lyra 3 GMU Version 4.2.27.0 build 1382 (64 bit), EDAX TEAMâ„¢ Version 4.5 with OIM Analysis 7
Instrument Page:Ìý SEM
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SEM Basic Training for Biological Samples

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Description of the course/training content: Training provides a working knowledge of SEM and shows researcher how to get the highest quality results from their samples.
Duration: 2 – 3 two-hour sessions
Objective of the course/training: Learn basic operation of the SEM so researcher can operate microscope safely on their own.
How often the course is held: Individual training sessions throughout the year
Prerequisites: and from EH&S
Helpful classes with a lab in SEM: Natural Resources NR782/882, Biology BIOL 795/895
Equipment/Software: Tescan Lyra 3 GMU Version 4.2.27.0 build 1382 (64 bit), EDAX TEAMâ„¢ Version 4.5, Anatech Hummer V Sputter Coater, Tousimis Samdri 795 Critical Point Dryer
Instrument Page:Ìý SEM

NMR Basic Training

Instructor:ÌýPatricia Stone
Description of the course/training content:Training provides an introduction to the safe operation of the 400 MHz NMR spectrometer. Sample preparation, 1D proton and carbon data acquisition and processing will be covered as it applies to your research samples. An introduction to 2D NMR is included.
Duration:Ìý~ 6 one-hour sessions
Objective of the course/training: Learn basic instrument operation to acquire NMR data safely and independently.
How often the course is held:ÌýFall semester and Summer session
Prerequisites: and from EH&S
Equipment/Software: Agilent/Varian Mercury 400 MHz NMR running vNMRj software, Mnova NMR processing software, and ACD NMR Prediction software
Instrument Page:Ìý NMR

NMR Advanced Training

Instructor:ÌýPatricia Stone
Description of the course/training content:ÌýTraining provides advanced NMR training including, for example: variable temperature, 2D NOESY, TOCSY, HSQC, HMBC (etc.) data acquisition and processing.
Duration:ÌýUsually 1 -2 hours but variable, depending on content
Objective of the course/training: Learn advanced techniques to study more complex structural and dynamic properties of samples.
How often the course is held:ÌýAs needed.
Prerequisites: andÌý from EH&S, NMR Basic Training from the UIC
Equipment/Software: Agilent/Varian Mercury 400 MHz NMR running vNMRj software, or Inova 500 MHz NMR running vNMRj software
Instrument Page:Ìý NMR

FTIR Basic Training

Instructor:ÌýPatricia Stone
Description of the course/training content:ÌýTraining provides an introduction to the operation of the FTIR spectrometer. Sample preparation and data acquisition will be covered as it applies to your research samples.Ìý
Duration:Ìý30 minutes
Objective of the course/training: Learn basic instrument operation to acquire FTIR data safely and independently.
How often the course is held:ÌýAs needed
Prerequisites: from EH&S
Equipment/Software: Thermo Nicolet iS10 FTIR with ATR and Transmission accessories and Omnic software.
Instrument Page:Ìý FTIR

Confocal Basic Training

Instructor:ÌýÌýMark Townley
Description of the course/training content:ÌýTraining provides an introduction to the safe operation of the confocal microscopes. Aspects of sample preparation, data acquisition and processing will be covered as it applies to your research samples.
Duration:Ìý2 two-hour sessions
Objective of the course/training: Learn basic instrument operation to acquire confocal data safely and independently.
How often the course is held:ÌýIndividual or small group training sessions throughout the year.
Prerequisites: and from EH&S
Equipment/Software:ÌýNikon A1R-HD confocal microscope
Instrument Page:Ìý Confocal Microscope - Nikon
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Flow Cytometer (Analyzer and Sorting) Basic Training

Instructor:ÌýMark Townley
Description of the course/training content:ÌýTraining provides an introduction to the safe operation ofÌýtheBecton-Dickinson FACSCalibur Flow Cytometerand/orÌýtheSony SH800Z Sorting Flow Cytometer. Aspects of sample preparation, data acquisition and processing will be covered as it applies to your research samples.
Duration:Ìý~ 2 hours FACSCalibur, ~ 3 – 4 hours Sony SH800Z
Objective of the course/training: Learn basic instrument operation in to acquire data and sort samples safely and independently.
How often the course is held:ÌýIndividual or small group training sessions throughout the year.
Prerequisites: andÌý from EH&S
Equipment/Software:ÌýBecton-Dickinson FACSCalibur Flow CytometerÌýand/orÌýtheÌýSony SH800Z Sorting Flow Cytometer
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Light Microscopy Basic Training

Instructor:ÌýMark Townley
Description of the course/training content:ÌýTraining provides an introduction to the safe operation of the Olympus IX81 Inverted Fluorescence/Brightfield microscope, the Zeiss Axioplan 2 Imaging Upright Fluorescence/Brightfield Microscope, Olympus SZX9 Stereomicroscope, the ThermoFisher Invitrogen Evos FL Auto 2 Cell Imaging System, and/or the Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2e Microplate Reader. Aspects of sample preparation, data acquisition and processing will be covered as it applies to your research samples.
Duration:Ìý1 hour per instrument
Objective of the course/training: Learn basic instrument operation to image and/or analyze samples safely and independently.
How often the course is held:ÌýIndividual or small group training sessions throughout the year.
Prerequisites: and from EH&S
Equipment/Software: Each of the following require a separate training -ÌýOlympus IX81 Inverted Fluorescence/Brightfield microscope, Zeiss Axioplan 2 Imaging Upright Fluorescence/Brightfield Microscope, Olympus SZX9 Stereomicroscope, the ThermoFisher Invitrogen Evos FL Auto 2 Cell Imaging System, and/or the Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2e Microplate Reader
Instrument Page:Ìý Light Microscopes

Micro Computed Tomography Introductory Training

Instructors:ÌýÌýShawn Banker, Nancy Cherim, Mark Townley
Description of the course/training content:ÌýÌýInitial training for the basic use and operation of the Zeiss Versa 610 Micro Computed Tomography System (µCT).Ìý
Duration:Ìý1 two-hour sessions
Objective of the course/training:ÌýTo familiarize a student, staff, or faculty with the Micro CT use, controls, and parameters for basic operation and use.
How often is the course held:ÌýAs needed. Typical training is one-on-one
Prerequisites:Ìý and from UNH EH&S.
Equipment/Software:ÌýZeiss Scout and Scan Control System, Zeiss Reconstructor, Zeiss TXM3D ViewerÌý

Micro Computed Tomography Advanced Training

Description of the course/training content:ÌýÌýAdvanced training on the use and operation of the Zeiss Versa 610 Micro Computed Tomography System (µCT) and Drangonfly Pro secondary image processing software.Ìý
Duration:Ìý3 one-hour sessions
Objective of the course/training:ÌýLearn advanced methods for manual reconstruction and secondary image processing and segmentation.
How often is the course held:ÌýAs needed. Typical training is one-on-one or in groups of two.
Prerequisites:Ìý, from UNH EH&S, UIC’s Basic Micro Computed Tomography Training and demonstrated proficiency in basic use.
Equipment/Software:ÌýZeiss Scout and Scan Control System, Zeiss Reconstructor, Zeiss TXM3D Viewer, Dragonfly Pro
Instrument Page:ÌýÌýMicro CT – Zeiss Versa 610

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