BIOL 0551 - Advanced Electron Microscopy Technology

Institution:

Tuskegee University

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Description:

On Demand. Lect. 2, Lab 6, 4 credits. Presentation of training in advanced principles and techniques in biological electron microscopy. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on laboratory experience in (a) various biological tissue preparative techniques, including the chemistry of fixation, dehydration and embedding; (b) ultramicrotomy, including the use and care of glass and diamond knives, (c) specific stains and tissue preparation for demonstration of cytochemical cellular components; (d) physical principles of the electron microscope and the use and routine maintenance of the electron microscope; (e) photographic principles and techniques including the chemistry of emulsions, developers, fixers, and the interaction of photographic materials with electrons; (f) cellular ultrastructure and interpretation of data including structure and function of cellular organelles, the ultrastructure of specific cell types, and the correlation structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOL 0550 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

4.00 - 6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.tuskegee.edu

Phone Number:

(334) 727-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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