Biology 314se - Topics in Advanced Microscopy Techniques-Scanning Electron Microscopy

Adv Microscopy:T-SEM

Fall
2021
02
1.00
Judith Lidwina-Maria Wopereis

F 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
BIO-314se-02-202201
Sabin-Reed 411
jwoperei@smith.edu
The SEM is used to examine small surface features of both biological and non-biological materials. By using a beam of electrons, a resolution of 3-10nm can be achieved. Besides high-resolution surface topography, compositional information about a sample can be collected when SEM is equipped with an X-ray detector. Mechanical and optical components will be reviewed and operational parameters improving image quality covered. Instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on activities and will count towards some of the CMI training to become an independent microscope user.  Only one topic per semester can be selected. Enrollment limited to 6. Graded S/U only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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