BIO 421 - Scanning Electron Microscopy

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Meredith College

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(Spring - course offered every year) The course is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and use of the techniques of scanning electron microscopy. The course is for students from a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, art, and human environmental science. Topics include history of SEM, electron optics (gun, lenses, probes, current), electron beam interactions (scattering and volume), image processing and optimization, critical point drying, and sputter coating. Designed as an instrumentation course it is necessary that students gain hands on knowledge of the SEM by completing a project. Each student will prepare a poster of her project results for presentation on the Day Celebrating Student Achievement. Three hours instruction per week. Prerequisites: BIO 110, BIO 151 or BIO 105, BIO 145. Junior or Senior status required. Enrollment must be limited to 10 students.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meredith.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 760-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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