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The magnification (power) for these microscopes ranges from 40x to 1000x. Although ideal for biological use, they can also be used for the hobbyist, industrial use and medical applications. Whatever your use, this type of microscope requires that the specimen be mounted on a slide and are held in place with stage clips. Constructed with 10x wide field eyepieces and high quality optical glass. The revolving nosepiece (turret) allows the user to position the eyepieces for more powerful magnification. Built-in coarse and fine focus adjustments allow users to locate the target accurately and provide sharper image detail. Easy out-of-the-box setup and ease of use features makes them an ideal microscope for any school or college student. You’ll be amazed to see how ordinary objects look through these microscopes. Arm can be angled from 90 degrees vertical to 45 degrees level Concave reflecting mirror 5-Hold diaphragm No power needed Includes plastic dust cover Ideal for: Hobbyists / Collectors Educational Fields

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This model is a fixed power stereo microscope with 20x, 40x magnifications. Constructed with two separate light paths which results in a true stereo, or three dimensional (3-D) image of the specimen. Within the objective lens of this microscope you will find two lenses (one for each path of light) side-by-side. The optical design parameters of a stereo microscope limit its 3-D effects to low powers only. This type of microscope features a large stage for closer viewing of the non-microscope world. Items such as insect parts, plant and flower parts, fossils, stamps, coins, PC boards, material surfaces, etc, and does not need to be mounted on a slide. For comfort these microscopes have an adjustable interpupillary distance between 55 mm – 75m. You’ll be amazed to see how ordinary household objects look through these microscopes. Out-of-the-box setup and ease of use features makes this microscope ideal for any school or college student. 20x, 40x Magnification 10x Wide field eyepiece Head rotates 360 degrees Transmitted and Oblique illumination Coarse adjustments Includes spare bulb and fuse, power cord, specimen plate and plastic dust cover

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I have a full-time job & a full-time life, so I don’t have the time to attend classes & endure a 4 year + long journey to recieve a degree. I understand that most Online programs take about half the time as actually attending class, but I want to know if the degrees obtained are just as credible.

As long as any college you earn your degree from is regionally accredited your degree would be recognized by potential employers and other academic institutions. That having been said not all online colleges are viewed the same (just as not all campus based colleges are viewed the same) by potential employers. Even within the same college the business school might have a better reputation than say the nursing school or vice versa.
It is difficult to say what school is the best (either online or campus) as there are a number of factors that need to be considered. What is more important is finding the best college for you. My biggest recommendation would be to contact a number schools to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, career services, employment opportunities, etc.).
This site has some good information on accredited online degree programs and a wide variety of colleges that offer them:

http://www.ecollegefinder.org

Good Luck!

What are the advantages to each? Is an MBA(from an accredited school) just as prestigious as a full-time MBA degree from an accredited school?

I’m an in-class believer for the experience and went to a good 4-year university, I’m looking at my options and surprised Duke/Penn-state offer online degrees. Thoughts?

MBAs are the debased coin of the realm to start with, and now the proliferation of online MBAs has ruined the market even further.

It remains true that the only full-time MBAs that really pay off are Top Tier MBAs. Other MBAs — part-time and on-line — may add to the student’s "store of knowledge", but are cost-neutral only if the MBA fees are covered by the student’s employer.

Yes, even people who get their MBAs online from prestige schools go out of their way to conceal the fact that the MBA was earned online.

What are the advantages to each? Is an MBA(from an accredited school) just as prestigious as a full-time MBA degree from an accredited school?

I’m an in-class believer for the experience and went to a good 4-year university, I’m looking at my options and surprised Duke/Penn-state offer online degrees. Thoughts?

MBAs are the debased coin of the realm to start with, and now the proliferation of online MBAs has ruined the market even further.

It remains true that the only full-time MBAs that really pay off are Top Tier MBAs. Other MBAs — part-time and on-line — may add to the student’s "store of knowledge", but are cost-neutral only if the MBA fees are covered by the student’s employer.

Yes, even people who get their MBAs online from prestige schools go out of their way to conceal the fact that the MBA was earned online.

I have a Bachelors of Science, but can’t seem to find a decent job. I am considering going back for my Masters. I work in the day, and must be home in the evening. I will take classes online, but why put the effort if it’s not recognized by hiring managers.
Adam, Thanks for the advice. My BS is in Journalism. I gut tells me to take to long road. But, I don’t know what school or career to choose. No matter what, it looks like I’ll be starting over.

In my 15 years of HR experience I can tell you that Univ of Phoenix is better than a BA/BS degree alone, but they sit close to or at the bottom of any MBA program. What is your BS in?

If you are serious about improving your job prospects you not only need to chose the correct career path but also the best school for you. There are many…MANY schools with a better reputation. They will take longer to graduate, but nothing good comes easy! If you want to pay your tuition and buy a degree as quickly as possible, U of P is for you.

I have a Bachelors of Science, but can’t seem to find a decent job. I am considering going back for my Masters. I work in the day, and must be home in the evening. I will take classes online, but why put the effort if it’s not recognized by hiring managers.
Adam, Thanks for the advice. My BS is in Journalism. I gut tells me to take to long road. But, I don’t know what school or career to choose. No matter what, it looks like I’ll be starting over.

In my 15 years of HR experience I can tell you that Univ of Phoenix is better than a BA/BS degree alone, but they sit close to or at the bottom of any MBA program. What is your BS in?

If you are serious about improving your job prospects you not only need to chose the correct career path but also the best school for you. There are many…MANY schools with a better reputation. They will take longer to graduate, but nothing good comes easy! If you want to pay your tuition and buy a degree as quickly as possible, U of P is for you.

Just wondering if anyone has heard good or bad about the U of Phoenix online school?

Frankly, no. When someone is hiring you, they will give much less credit to an online degree than they would to a degree from an accredited state school, earned "in person" so to speak. If there is any indication that you degree was earned online, you will not earn nearly as much respect as you would if you went to a state school. If you can handle going to one, I would do so over attaining the online degree.

I want to attend Kaplan or Phoenix on line to obtain a two year degree then transfer to a Cal state university to obtain my four year degree. Is that possible?

If I were you, I would invest in a community college education. Kaplan and UoP are for profit schools. If you decide to get an associates through them, you will owe them $20,000-$40,000 in tuition. Community colleges are just a fraction of what a for-profit school charges, and you will get a much better education through them (and many of them have online courses). On top of that, many employers red flag resumes with degrees that were earned at for-profit’s.

I speak from experience. I almost attended DeVry for grad school until I came to my senses and withdrew on day one of the class. I never logged in, so I am getting a 100% tuition refund. But they tried real hard to keep me in. So I have found a brick and mortar school that provides distance education.

Reconsider your decision to attend either Kaplan or UoP. You will be better off in the long run.

(1) I intend to stay in the healthcare finance industry. Which graduate degree will be more beneficial for my career development (and possibly higher income) — getting a master’s (in public health) or MBA?

(2) For my undergrad degree, I graduated from a top national college. There are more nationally reputable online master’s programs than online MBA programs. Is it better to have the "name" than the type of graduate degree (MBA vs MPH)?

The MBA gives you the biggest bang for the buck. In other words, you get the most money back for every dollar you spend on a MBA. So, a MBA is more valuable that a regular Master’s degree.

If you’re going to get a MBA, you should definitely go to a top college. As far as online degrees go, a lot of employers do not respect them. I would stay away from online universities – unless it was backed by a top university (e.g. – NYU Online, UPenn Wharton Online courses, etc.)