Biology 477H - BioImaging

In this interdisciplinary laboratory course, we will explore the topic of imaging biological material, beginning with optics and basic microscopy. Students will perform hands-on exercises in the use of the light microscope, digital cameras, and image processing and quantification. Common pitfalls in imaging biological samples will be covered. Students will perform experiments to test and quantify various aspects of cell migration, cell cycle regulation, mitosis and endocytosis. Using the methods learned in the first portion of the class, students will design and complete a hypothesis-based experiment of their own design and present their findings. With Biology 494LI, this course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Biol and BS-Biol students.

Enrollment is by instructor permission. Interested students should email instructor (patw@bio.umass.edu) with subject line BIOIMAGING, and include year of graduation, major, grade(s) in Bio285 (Biochem 275) or equivalent, one sentence reason for interest in class.

Additional fees are associated with this class