Course Requirements- Fall 2008
Course Time: Monday 4-5 PM
Location: 79 Eckstein Medical Research Building

Course Goals

The scanning electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis course is designed to train participants in the application of various microscopy methods for their own research needs. As much training as possible will be done on samples provided by the students, so that meaningful results can be obtained quickly. The ultimate goal is to have everyone function independently and be able to decide when and when not to use a particular microscopy procedure.

Evaluation

A Practical Evaluation in Lab	30%
B Notebook	60%
C Presentation	10%

Laboratory Activity

A. Each student must submit a short project proposal prior to the onset of lab work. This must be submitted electronically.

B. Each student must identify funding to support the project.

C. Each student must have their own project samples available at the beginning of the semester.

D. Basic techniques for specimen processing, scope operation, and photography must be mastered before the midterm.

E. Appointments for training on lab techniques and equipment must be made with the lab instructor at least 24 hours in advance. Please notify the lab instructor if you need to cancel training time.

Notebook

Each student will submit a notebook consisting of a 'short paper' describing work done on their project. The paper should contain an introduction stating project goals, a materials and methods section, and a results/discussion section containing analysis and conclusions with supporting micrographs. Notebooks must be presented electronically.

Poster

Alternative to the notebook is the preparation of a poster for a regional or national professional meeting. Submit an abstract along with a letter from the faculty sponsor.

Presentation

A 10 minute PowerPoint talk on the students' project results will be presented toward the end of the semester.