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Class number:
1043
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Title: Electron Microscopy |
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Department: Biology |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: First Quarter |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Graded |
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Units: 1.00 |
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Current enrollment: 3 |
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Available seats: 5 |
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Start date: Monday, May 18, 2026 |
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End date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: TR: 2:00PM-5:50PM, LSC - 327 |
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Instructor(s): Swart, Chris |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L and Biology 183L or Permission of Instructor. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement |
Course Description:
An introduction to the theory and practice of Transmission (TEM) and Scanning (SEM) electron microscopy as applied to biological tissues. Lectures address the fundamental principles of electron optics, image formation, and signal detection that enable visualization of biological structures at nanometer-scale resolution. TEM is used to examine internal cellular ultrastructure, while SEM reveals three-dimensional surface morphology. The course will include Hands-on training in specimen preparation (fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining for TEM; coating and mounting for SEM), instrument operation, and digital image acquisition and analysis. Students will develop the ability to interpret cell and tissue ultrastructure in the context of cell biology and physiology. Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182 and 183 or consent of instructor. (1.0 course credits) |