Biology 392 - R esearch Methods in Confocal Microscopy

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St Lawrence University

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(0.5 unit) Confocal microscopy allows a fluorescence-labeled specimen to be optically sectioned at magnifications up to 1000X. It is a good bridge between standard fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy. This course offers students detailed instruction in the theoretical and practical aspects of using a laser scanning confocal microscope. Students learn specimen preparation techniques, fluorescent dye properties and selection, immuno-cytochemistry, laser physics, optics, and digital image acquisition and analysis. A good knowledge of cell biology and structure is very helpful. As a half-unit offering, the course meets for about half the semester. Prerequisites: any 200- or 300-level science course or permission of the instructor. Counts toward the neuroscience major (cellular track).

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0.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

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(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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