Biology 391 - R esearch Methods in Scanning E lectron Microscopy

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

Detailed instruction in the use of a scanning electron microscope (SE M) and support techniques such as critical point drying, specimen coating (standard vacuum and sputter coating), specimen fixation, black and white photographic techniques and computer image acquisition and analysis. The theory and practice of energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDAX) for determining atomic element makeup and element mapping will also be learned. Prerequisite: any 200- or 300-level science course or permission of the instructor. Counts toward the neuroscience major (cellular track). Also offered as Geology 391.

Credits:

0.50 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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