Summer field studies in marine and estuarine ecology with consideration of sampling methods and data treatments. 612 Cytogenetics Two hours lecture. Collateral readings and term report. A study of cytogenetic phenomena of plants and animals. The light microscopic morphology and ultrastructure of the chromosomes are discussed, as well as the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
Special consideration is given to human cytogenetics.
BIO 614 Advanced Electron Microscopy Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Course content includes the theory and practice of advanced electron microscopic techniques. Biological material will be examined by the methods of electron histochemistry, negative staining, shadow casting, replication and autoradiography. Laboratory practice includes detailed instruction on the use and maintenance of the transmission electron microscope. Training in the use of the scanning electron microscope will be included.