BIOL 4700Microscopy

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This limited-enrollment course will focus on the theory and practice of multiple types and subtypes of microscopy. In particular, the course will focus on standard light microscopy (bright field, dark field, and phase contrast), fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.It will contain a mix of theory and application based lecture with practical hands-on experience with microscopes and relevant techniques. The class will meet for 3 hours per week, with roughly one hour devoted to lecture and classroom activities and 2 hours for laboratory activities(although this may vary some weeks), (F). Prerequisites: 12 hours of 3000/4000 level Biology and permission of the instructor.