Microscopic Observation Techniques

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 3BBMW-08 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 22,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 20,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 2 Instructor(s) Jean Pierre Timmermans Frans Van Meir Dirk Adriaensen Luc Van Nassauw Inge Brouns Johannes Bogers Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: exam contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Basic knowledge of cytology, cell biology and general histology Basic knowledge of optics *Sequentiality Histology (1BBMW-10) 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Both theoretical and practical background knowledge of the microscopic techniques studied throughout this course. 3. Course content This course aims at familiarizing students with the various microscopic techniques that are currently applied in modern biomedical research. A theoretical basis will be provided but special attention will be paid to practical applications of these techniques. This course will comprise both conventionial and specific techniques of imaging and image analysis, as well as measuring techniques applied to microscopic images. Content: - Microscopic terminology; - Light microscopy including structure, contrast-enhancing techniques, colour techniques; - Fluorescence microscopy and its applications; - Confocal microscopy; - Electron microscopy; - Stereological techniques and image analysis. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Practical sessions Skills training Personal work: Assignments - in group Paper - in group 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Closed book Open questions Continuous assessment: Exercises Written assignment: Without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material syllabus + personal notes. 7. Recommended reading - study material Websites. 8. Tutoring Personal contact with the teaching staff. Orally before and after the theoretical sessions, during breaks, during practical sessions or after appointment (preferentially via e-mail). laatste aanpassing: last update: 29/06/2010 16:11 inge.brouns