Microscopy Techniques

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 3BBIO-K-05 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 10,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): 40,00 Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Kris Vissenberg Joris Dirckx Dominique Schryvers Jean Pierre Timmermans Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: exam contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties The student has concluded succesfully the introductory courses of physics and knows what kind of information microscopy can deliver to increase the knowledge in biology. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The student knows the possibilities and the limits of light- and electron microscopical methods and has notions of new recent methods like scanning probe microscopy. The student also knows the basic methods of preparation of living matter and has hands-on experience with one or several microscopy techniques. 3. Course content Theoretical part: preparation techniques and the physics behind the often used methods; these include light and electron microscopy and scanning probe methods like AFM and SNOM. Practical part: the student works out a limited project using one or several methods.   4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Exercises 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments 6. Compulsory reading – study material For the theoretical basis of light microscopy, course notes are published by the teacher (J. Dirckx) 7. Recommended reading - study material - 8. Tutoring When necessary, all teachers will give extra explanation/information. laatste aanpassing: last update: 08/01/2010 13:54 kris.vissenberg