CMBS1106 Molecular microscopy (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
The course focuses on the theory of light microscopy and TEM , preparation of immunofluorescent and EM samples, and imaging. Students will also prepare a presentation on a selected subject and based on given literature.
Completion methods
Pre-exam before the course, laboratory practices, seminar presentation, written report. Attendance is compulsory.
Assessment details
Pre-exam, laboratory notebook, seminar presentation, written report.
Learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student knows the theory of the basics of confocal microscopy and TEM, the sample preparation for those techniques, data analysis, as well as immunolabeling on cryo sections (Tokyasu method). The student knows the basic terms and can plan and execute light and electron microscopy experiments.
Completion methods
Method 1
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