BIOENG168L
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BIOENG 168L - 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 Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Fletcher
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Formats
Lecture, Laboratory
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
2
Lecture Hours Min
2
Lecture Hours Max
2
Laboratory Hours
3
Laboratory Hours Min
3
Laboratory Hours Max
3
Outside Work Hours
4
Outside Work Hours Min
4
Outside Work Hours Max
4