Courses

BI 311 - Biological Electron Microscopy
Credits: 4

Practical and theoretical study of the operation and application of electron microscopes and the preparation of samples for electron microscopy. Topics include chemical fixation, cryofixation, cytochemistry, immunolabeling, ultramicrotomy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and electron microscopic photography.

Prerequisites:
BI 106 and BI 244 or BI 247
Note(s): Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab a week

 

BI 368 - Advanced Light Microscopy
Credits: 4

A study of the theory and practice of advanced light microscopy. This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of advanced light microscopy and its role in biological research. Lecture and laboratory will interact closely and present students with such topics as immunocytochemistry, fluorescent protein construction and transformation, 3-dimensional reconstruction and time lapse imaging. In laboratory, students will have extensive hands-on practice with our fluorescence research microscopes and confocal laser scanning microscopy culminating in digital portfolio.

Prerequisites:
BI 106 and one 200-level BI course, or BI 311, or BI 338
Note(s): Three hours of lecture, three hours of lab per week.