BIO 240 - Light Microscopy

Institution:

Luther College

Subject:

Description:

2 hours A study of the theory and practical use of the compound light microscope and digital image processing. This course requires learning researchquality optical microscopes, analog and digital cameras, computers, and software. Lectures and laboratory will examine compound brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, differential interference contrast, flourescence microscopy and scanning laser confocal microscopy as well as video microscopy, image processing and analysis. Training will be provided on the instrumentation relative to the above techniques.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.luther.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 387-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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