Basics of microscopy Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2021

Module name: Basics of microscopy
Module code: 1BT_64A
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
Module communicate specialist knowledge of techniques used in modern light microscopy in biological research. Acquaints the student with the construction, principle of operation and applications of bright field microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, polarizing microscopy, interference microscopy and fluorescence microscopy. Much emphasis is placed on students' ability to use different types of light microscopes and use for the detection and visualization components of plant and animal cells. The student acquires the ability to analyze and interpret microscopic images, and meets the basic principle of microscopic image processing.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge concerning structure and function of eukaryotic cells.
Key reading:
according to the Syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Basic knowledge of light microsopy techniques used in studies of plant and animal cells. [1BT_64_1]
 1BT_W01_P [3/5]
Explains the relationship between structure and function of eukaryotic cell organelles. [1BT_64_2]
 1BT_W03_P [5/5]
Is aware of the need to constantly increase of knowledge and critical approach to available sources of information [1BT_64_3]
 1BT_U04_P [4/5]
Understand the needs to improve skills in the use light microscopy techniques. [1BT_64_4]
 1BT_K04_P [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Coursework [1BT_64_w_1]
according to the Syllabus
 1BT_64_1 1BT_64_2 1BT_64_3 1BT_64_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [1BT_64_fs_1]
Working under the guidance of the teacher - the acquisition of practical skills in working with different types of light microscopes, the analysis of microscopic images obtained using different light microscopy techniques and their interpretation, documentation of the results of observation (note, drawing, description of the drawing).
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 0 Coursework [1BT_64_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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