BIOENG168L
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Practical Light Microscopy
Course Title
Practical Light Microscopy
Course Description
This laboratory course is designed for students interested in obtaining practical hands-on training in optical imaging and instrumentation. Using a combination of lenses, cameras, and data acquisition equipment, students will construct simple light microscopes that introduce basic concepts and limitations important in biomedical optical imaging. Topics include compound microscopes, Kohler illumination, Rayleigh two-point resolution, image contrast including dark-field and fluorescence microscopy, and specialized techniques such as fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP). Intended for students in both engineering and the sciences, this course will emphasize applied aspects of optical imaging and provide a base of practical skill and reference material that students can leverage in their own research or in industry.
Minimum
3
Maximum
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Fletcher
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Formats
Lecture, Laboratory
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
2
Maximum Hours
2
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Outside Work Hours Min
4
Maximum Hours
4