Techniques of Electron Microscopy - Short Course
At a Glance
Course dates: TBA. To express your interest, please email the course contact below.
Location: Electron Microscopy Facility, Newcastle University
CPD Hours: 100 (of which 24 face to face)
Post Graduate Credits: 10 Masters Level
Course fees: £675
Course Contact: Dr Kath White (k.e.white@ncl.ac.uk)
Module information
This module aims to provide a basic understanding of the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in scanning and transmission electron microscopy, as well as an appreciation of the functions that electron microscopy within a clinical, industrial and research settings.
Students will be introduced to both scanning and transmission Electron Microscopy; the preparation techniques necessary for routine biological samples, instrumentation usage and interpretation of results and images. Students will begin with theory and then move on to practical experience where they will be taught the basics of sample preparation, including sectioning for transmission EM, and operation of the electron microscopes.
Group numbers are kept low to enable individual teaching and supervision, participants will gain a thorough understanding of electron microscopy and its applications and be able to assess their own EM requirements with a high degree of confidence and competency.
Key topics
- Introduction to Electron Microscopy; Advantages and Limitations
- Applications of Electron microscopy
- Comparison of Scanning and Transmission electron microscopy
- Routine preparation techniques e.g. chemical fixation, cryofixation, sectioning, coating etc
- Specialised preparation techniques: e.g. Ultrathin sectioning for TEM
- Operation of Scanning electron microscopes
- Operation of transmission electron microscopes
- Interpretation and presentation of results.
- Identification of cell organelles
Assessment
Practical test and oral presentation of results (60%), Multiple Choice Questions (20%), Written Worksheets (20%)
Entry requirements
Academic: The entry requirements will normally be a second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent. Other equivalent qualifications and/or relevant industrial experience will be considered for entry.
Language: Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
How to apply
Please contact Helen French (details below) to register your interest for the course and for further application details.
Contact
For admissions or general enquiries please contact:
Helen French
Post Graduate Taught Office (MG052)
William Leech Building
Newcastle University Medical School
Framlington Place, NE2 4HH
Tel: +44 (0)191 222 8755
Email: helen.french@ncl.ac.uk
For queries about the content of the course please contact the module leader:
Dr Kath White
Catherine Cookson Building
Newcastle University Medical School
Framlington Place,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH
Tel: +44 (0)191 222 6966
Email: k.e.white@ncl.ac.uk
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