PLM, Forensic Microscopy, Drug Microcrystal, Food, and Other Microscopy Courses
Courses taught at the McCrone Research Institute range from basic, introductory courses, emphasizing the proper use of the microscope, to specialized courses focusing on a particular technique, a particular material, or a particular industrial, forensic or environmental field of application.
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You may also register for courses by mailing or faxing the McCrone Course Registration Form PDF to 312-842-1078 or by calling us at 312-842-7100.
Additional information on each course, including tuition, syllabi, and dates offered can be accessed through the following links:
Applied Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) (1201) [same as Forensic Microscopy (1204) IN-PERSON
July 10 – 14, 2023
September 11 – 15, 2023
December 4 – 8, 2023
Applied Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Basics 1-Day Refresher (1200V) ONLINE
July 25, 2023
October 4, 2023
Chemical Microscopy at Cornell University (1202) IN-PERSON
July 31 – August 4, 2023
Microcrystal Tests for Illicit Drugs Groups 1 & 2 (1753V) ONLINE
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Hair and Fiber Microscopy (1207) IN-PERSON
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Microcrystal Tests for Illicit Drugs Group 1 (1726V) ONLINE
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Microcrystal Tests for Illicit Drugs Group 2 (1727V) ONLINE
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Microcrystal Tests for Illicit Drugs Extraction Techniques (1728V) ONLINE
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Advanced Forensic Microscopy (1701) / Same as Advanced Applied Polarized Light Microscopy (1251)
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Food Microscopy (1560)
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Microscopy of Extraneous and Foreign Matter in Food (1555)
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Microcrystal Tests for Illicit Drugs and Diverted Pharmaceuticals (1725)
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Animal Hair Identification (1208)
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Forensic Dust Analysis (1750)
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Forensic Paint Microscopy (1715)
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Comparative Microscopy of Soil (1710)
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Forensic Fiber Analysis: Advanced Microscopy and Microchemistry (1507)
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Introduction to Basic Human Body Tissues (1557)
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Forensic Microscopy of Glass (1712)
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