ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

Graduate

This course covers the principles of scanning electron microscopy, including techniques used for the preparation of biological or other materials for microscopy and the use of specialized software to analyze surface features of samples. Students learn to operate the instrument over the full spectrum of use, generating their own images and interpreting patterns. A microscopical investigation of material relevant to the student’s discipline forms the basis of a course project. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the graduate program or Permission of the instructor HOURS OF CREDIT: 3 NOTE: Responsibility for this course rests with the department of Biology.