Addition of Quantitative X-Ray Microanalysis to the Geology Curriculum

贝茨学院正在购买一种定量x射线微量分析仪 具有图像增强和处理能力的系统， 将使学生接触到现代分析技术， 地质资料，改善学校的教学 能力，并加强他们的本科课程 research. X射线微量分析系统将连接到 新获得的扫描电子显微镜增列这一 设备的地质课程允许1。引入 地质定量微观分析新课程 材料，2.实验室工作有了很大改进 提供给高水平的学生，和3。现代化和 提高学生论文研究，独立学习， 学院赞助的研究。这些设备应该提高学生 对地球科学的兴趣，并为学生提供国家的， 艺术，在研究生工作中使用的技术实践经验 和行业学院将提供相当于 奖

Bates College is purchasing a quantitative x-ray microanalysis system with image enhancement and processing capabilities, which will enable students to be exposed to modern techniques in analysis of geologic materials, improve the school's instructional capabilities, and strengthen their program of undergraduate research. The x-ray microanalysis system will be attached to a newly acquired scanning electron microscope. The addition of this equipment to the geology curriculum allows for 1. the introduction of a new course in quantitative microanalysis of geologic materials, 2. considerable improvement in laboratory exercises offered to upper level students, and 3. modernization and improvement of student thesis research, independent study, and faculty-sponsored research. The equipment should enhance student interest in the geosciences, and provide students with state-of- the-art, hands on experience in techniques used in graduate work and industry. The college will contribute support equal to the award.