Basic Microscopy for Quantitative Biology

Fluorescence live imaging is a powerful tool to study dynamics of living matter. This course provides an overview on geometric & Fourier optics, bright field microscopy, and fluorescence & absorption spectroscopy. Practicing these concepts students will construct a light-sheet microscope.

Units: 

3

Prerequisites: 

Course is limited to 10 students, preference is given to students with interest in applying microscopy methods in their own research.

Course type: 

Emphasis 1 Courses

Internal Course Number: 

219

Course Number: 

219