Goals:

• Demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of light microscopy
• Produce an electronic image portfolio using a variety of light microscopy techniques
• Demonstrate practical and theoretical understanding of techniques related to micrscopy such as staining, microinjection, and sectioning 
• Demonstrate abilities to discuss microscopy with other scientists by asking and answering questions
• Examine recent advances in microscopy techniques such as Brainbow, optogenetics, & super resolution microscopy

 Students will collaboratively engage in the scientific discovery process by:

• Updating and annotating the lab's protocol web sites
• Creating an image calendar
• Generating an experimental answer to a scientific challenge question using microscopy

Prerequisites: Biology 111 & instructor permission

Syllabus

Meeting Time: One three-hour afternoon meeting AND on your own time as needed to perform experiments and complete assignments. Expect to invest at least 10 hours/week for this course.