After successful completion of the course, students are able to...
explain the advantages and disadvantages of different microscope types or microscopy techniques and to assign them to biologically relevant application areas, explain the components of a microscope and the the most important properties key features of a microscope or its components, optimizing the lighting and carry out simple biological investigations by means of various light microscopy techniques
Light and electron microscopy, principles of function, examples of application, practical activities and demos
lecture, practical work at microsscopy room
This course may be held in either an online or presence format, in line with rules and regulations put forward by the federal government and/or TU Wien administration, in response to the evolving Covid19 situation. This may include a hybrid system where, for example, lectures and written exams are offered in an online format, and practical evaluations are offered in reduced groups on campus. Should such changes become necessary during the semester, this may lead to schedule changes, in particular, this may lead to changed dates for practical and written assessments (exams). For online written exams, the assessment/grading scheme will remain unchanged. As far as possible exams will, however, be held in person on campus.
Written exam offered at least three times per semester. Duration of the exam: 80 minutes, results of practical part
Slides are available at TISS
Murphy D B: Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging. Wiley-Liss 2001
Flegler St L, Heckman J W, Klomparens K L: Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy – An Introduction. Oxford University Press 1993
Basic knowledge in the principles of optics