Course - Biophysical Micromethods - TFY4265
TFY4265 - Biophysical Micromethods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 50/100 | 1 hours | E | |
| Presentation | 50/100 |
Course content
The course gives an introduction to different types of instrumentation that are important for studies of biological macromolecules, cells, and other soft materials. The course provides an understanding of the function of the components that the instrumentation consists of, as well as a theoretical and practical understanding of how to operate the instrument, including calibration procedures and maintenance.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate should have knowledge about
- properties of optical radiation and key interactions between light and matter that are relevant for the techniques presented in the course.
- basic geometrical optics and wave optics.
- the most central optical imaging techniques for biological samples (bright field microscopy and various contrast techniques, fluorescence microscopy, multiphoton microscopy, superresolution microscopy and others.)
- other optical techniques used for biological samples like FCS, FRAP and FRET and others.
- preparation of samples for optical techniques, including various staining procedures.
- interactions between electrons and biological materials.
- various electron microscopy techniques like SEM, TEM, STEM and analytic methods.
- preparation of samples for electron microscopy.
Skills:
The candidate should have skills within the use of common microscopy techniques like bright field microscopy with various contrast mechanisms and confocal microscopy.
General competence:
The candidate should through the course develop competency in
- searching and reading scientific literature.
- oral presentation of scientific studies.
- writing scientific texts.
- collaboration.
- preparation of scientific poster.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and laboratory exercises. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratory exercises
Further on evaluation
The total grade in this course is based on an oral exam (50%) and a presentation of a scientific paper (50%). Lectures in English.
Recommended previous knowledge
Background in cell biology. Basic physics at the university level.
Course materials
Various written texts (book chapters, compendium, papers).
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF4071 | 7.5 | ||
| FY8906 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 | |
| FY8410 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2011 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Biophysics and Medical Technology
- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Presentation 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Oral exam 50/100 E 2024-12-18 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Oral exam 50/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"