TuTh 12:30-2 P, B51 HILDEBRAND

Advanced techniques in biophysical cell imaging will be covered in the first half of the course. The techniques include conventional light microscopy, differential interference contrast, fluorescence microscopy, FRET, Scanning Confocal, Multiphoton Confocal, Spinning Disk Confocal, Digital Microscopy, TIRF, Single Molecule Techniques and Force Microscopy.

In the second half, students will select a particular imaging technique and present the foundation of the technique and its several major applications in front of the class.

•The course is open for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, biology and engineering.
•Optics background (Physics 7B minimum) is required.