LibGuides: Life Science Lab Assistant Program: Videos

Using the Films on Demand (FOD) Database

The Films on Demand (FOD) database contains thousands of films and film clip segments on many topics. Films can be viewed in their entirety or by segments. The FOD and other databases offered by STLCC Libraries are accessible from any campus computer and by logging into the database from off campus. Students can creating individual user accounts in FOD. Ask a Librarian for assistance.

Search Films on Demand Database Using Keywords
This link takes you to the advanced search in the Films on Demand database. Try selecting the subject areas of Biology, Environmental Science or Technical & Trade Education.
Click on the links below for some films in your subject area.
Biomedical Research Technician
Biomedical Research Technician (06:35)
From Title: Applied Science and Technology: STEM Careers in Two Years

Attention to detail is critical to this field. Two-year colleges offer training programs. Viewers learn about the specific career, its educational and personal requirements, and its benefits, advancement opportunities, and outlook.
Item Number: 44757
Date Added: 10/15/2012
© 2012
Microengineering and Nanotechnology
Microengineering and Nanotechnology (17:04)

This edition of Science Screen Report shows how the principles of microengineering and nanotechnology are being applied to environmental science, medicine, and engineering. A complete water-testing laboratory on a single microchip is spotlighted, as are grooved bandages that channel the movement and bonding of fibroblasts, speeding up healing and minimizing scarring. Research into the manipulation of individual atoms, the use of microscopic beads as medicinal magic bullets, and the identification of stress cracks caused by resonance is also featured. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (17 minutes)
Item Number: 34206
Date Added: 03/05/2009
© 2004

A Note about YouTube

NOTE: YouTube demonstrates perfectly what is both a strength and weakness of the Internet: the fact that anyone can post videos. Since anyone can post, the quality and scholarly acceptability of videos varies greatly. There may be useful video clips on YouTube, but you must evaluate them for authority and relevance. Before referencing any material from YouTube (or other video sites on the Internet) in a paper or presentation, it is highly advisable to check with your instructor concerning the acceptability of the video for the assignment.

Try searching terms such as microscope, biology lab, or biotechnology to start exploring this resource.

Microscopy-Types of Microscopes
Published on Oct 9, 2012
This video talks very generally about light microscopes, electron microscopes and confocal microscopes
Biology Technician/Laboratory Technician
Uploaded on Aug 30, 2011
TEXASgenuine Career and Technical Education Biotechnology/Laboratory Technician Program Video