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I haven't found the need for the phase contrast in 8+ years, but I'd go with the standard plan achromat phase contrast objectives (10x, 20x, 40x and 100x lenses). I've used cheap phase contrast setups, and I'd rather have good optics instead of a cheap phase contrast microscope.


Frankly, I use the base model with this adapter from Amazon to use my phone to take pictures and video. It's not the easiest to setup, but for the money, it takes great pictures if you have a decent phone. Random picture from my setup (E200 with Gram stain sample).

I'm a civil engineer, and have worked in the wastewater industry for many years. I suggest taking the operator certification exam to broaden your background.

Most engineers don't have an operations background, but understanding operations is critical to designing well. Operators are the end-users of the design. Therefore, if you don't understand how a plant operates, it's very difficult to design a user-friendly treatment plant. It'll help your career if you pursue your operator certification. Having an operations background will make you a better engineer.

To prepare for the operator certification exam, I used the textbook, Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, and these Practice Exams .

By the way, it's possible to land a job in the wastewater treatment industry with a chemical engineering degree. I know a few people with a chemical engineering background in this industry. Don't give up.

Good luck.

Another book that is useful is:
http://www.amazon.ca/Water-Wastewater-Technology-7th-Edition/dp/0135114047
It does not go into as much pure wastewater detail as the sacramento books but does cover water treatment, some chemistry and hydraulics

My only suggestion while writing is to save the math till last. Especially if you tend to write tests slowly.

You’re welcome!

https://www.amazon.com/Applied-Math-Water-Plant-Operators/dp/0877628750/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=applied+math+operator&qid=1564586762&s=gateway&sr=8-5

This isn’t necessary but it helped me out with the math as well

No worries, most common sign is itchy bum hole, especially at night. Sometimes you can see them in your stool but it is rather difficult. Also scotch tape test: right when you wake up or middle of the night but tape right on your butt hole and then look at it under the microscope you will see worms/eggs.

Otherwise you would need to give your doctor a stool sample.

I have been looking into getting this product. The reviews are great but I am afraid of the results.

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To learn the fundamentals, take Sacramento State's course. Once you've completed the course, use Practice Exams for Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification to test your knowledge and make sure you're ready for the exam.

My colleagues and I found the following wastewater math DVD to be helpful. https://www.amazon.com/Wastewater-Math-Operator-Certification-Course/dp/B01G7SNRHG/ref=sr_1_101?ie=UTF8&qid=1466636040&sr=8-101&keywords=wastewater+treatment

There are these two books. The workbook has some really good practice questions/math problems.

If you're studying for the water treatment operator exam, use this practice exam: Link for water treatment practice exam.

It won't let me post a picture of them but this is one of them Practice Exams: Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification https://www.amazon.com/dp/1542311454/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y15SDbGJ1D4P9

If you’re struggling at math portion, you should buy this book along with the workbook that you buy separately. https://www.amazon.com/Applied-Math-Wastewater-Plant-Operators/dp/0877628092/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=wastewater+math+books&qid=1567615420&s=gateway&sprefix=wastewater+math&sr=8-3

Helped me out greatly.