BIOSC 101 - Theory and Practice of Microscopy

    Recent Professors
    Gisele Giorgi, Mintz Candy, Giorgi Gisele
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–32 students
    Credits
    6
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Comprehensive survey of cutting-edge biological microscopy: Theory of brightfield, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy; extensive hands-on experience with digital brightfield, phase, and epifluorescence microscopes; basics of specimen preparation and digital image processing; exploration of careers in biotech, research, and biomedical sciences; fundamentals of lab safety and industrial and biomedical quality control; and exploration of bioethics.
    Usually Held
    Sat 12:00pm–2:50pm, Thu 4:00pm–6:50pm