TUTORIALS

A laboratory learning entry point for undergraduates

Tutorials support preparation and review; they do not replace instrument manuals, laboratory safety training, or on-site instruction.

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INSTRUMENT GUIDES

Understand the purpose before following reviewed procedures

Only tutorial structure and general purpose statements are currently public.

INSTRUMENT GUIDE

Spectrophotometer

For basic optical measurements such as sample absorbance.

Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.

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INSTRUMENT GUIDE

Microplate Reader

For reading optical signals from samples in microplates.

Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.

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INSTRUMENT GUIDE

Fluorescence Microscope

For observing microscopic morphology and fluorescence signals.

Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.

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INSTRUMENT GUIDE

Chlorophyll Fluorometer

For measurements related to chlorophyll fluorescence.

Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.

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INSTRUMENT GUIDE

Centrifuge

For separating or collecting samples under approved conditions.

Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.

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INSTRUMENT GUIDE

pH and Salinity Meters

For basic environmental measurements of cultures or water samples.

Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.

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BEGINNER PATH

New to an algae laboratory? Start here.

Safety, foundational practice, and record standards are related but maintained separately from instrument tutorials.

01
SAFETY

Laboratory Safety

In preparation

02
BASICS

Microalgae Cultivation Basics

In preparation

03
SAFETY

Aseptic Technique Basics

In preparation

04
BASICS

Culture Medium Preparation

In preparation

05
BASICS

Hemocytometer Basics

In preparation

06
RECORDS

Laboratory Record Standards

In preparation

07
RECORDS

Data Naming and Backup

In preparation

08
RECORDS

Instrument Booking and Logs

In preparation