BIOS 6320 - Advanced Techniques in Electron Microscopy

A laboratory course emphasizing currently developing technology. This course is designed for graduate students who have a working knowledge of electron microscopy and its application to biologic problems. The course will be personalized instruction in techniques of autoradiography; protein tracer, such as peroxidase, ferritin, lanthanum, etc.; special tissue preparations, such as in vivo perfusion, varied fixatives, varied embedding material, etc.; and particulate materials preparation. The student will conduct detailed examinations of his/her preparations and prepare critical critiques.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Credits: 4 hrs.

Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.