Introduces the principles of light and transmission electron microscopy with applications to cell biology. Emphasizes sample preparation and the use of electron microscopy, but also illustrates the use of other kinds of microscopy. Laboratory work includes projects and techniques of special interest to the student. Graduate Seminar in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. Lectures by visiting scholars on current research in cell, molecular, and developmental biology.
Course is repeatable.
Cross-listed with BCH 257, BIOL 257, BMSC 257, BPSC 257, ENTM 257, ENTX 257, NEM 257, and PLPA 257. Colloquium in Neuroscience. Oral reports on current research topics in neuroscience with presentations by visiting scholars, faculty, and students. Course is repeatable. Cross-listed with BCH 287, BIOL 287, BMSC 287, CHEM 287, and PSYC 287.