Microsco-pi: a novel and inexpensive way of merging biology and IT
Issue 363 | Page 75 | Published Dec 2016
Description
It is well known that schools and colleges often have budget limitations that can hamper the effectiveness of practical education. This article looks at how cheap, off-the-shelf components can be used to produce a simple DIY digital microscope, and how this provides novel opportunities to integrate biology, physics, design technology and computer science in a fun and hands-on way.
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