BIOL 361 - Ultrastructure

4 credit hours

The examination of cellular structure as seen through the electron microscope. Introduction to theory of operation of the electron microscope, interpretation of electron micrographs, comparisons of fine structure of different cell types, correlations of structures with cellular functions, examples of research applications. Lecture/demonstration format; three lectures and one demonstration period per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 161/171, 162/172, 163/173 (all with C- or better) and instructor permission. (winter)