CNWY40170 Fundamental Biological Imaging

Academic Year 2015/2016

This module is designed for students who wish to understand and become critically aware of the basic principles, practice and applications of rapidly developing imaging technologies. Particular focus is given to white and fluorescent light-based imaging approaches. A series of lectures will inform about the concepts of imaging and microscopy; application of histology, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence; basics of wide-field microscopy, confocal microscopy and high content screening microscopy; techniques in light microscopy and live cell imaging; and also the relationship between light microscopy and electron microscopy. Structured workshop sessions will also allow the students to visually experience the operation of various pieces of microscopy equipment.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will have thorough insight into the variety of imaging and microscopy approaches available to the life sciences. In addition they will have a basic understanding of key issues in the design and execution of imaging-based experiments as used to study biological samples.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10

Laboratories

8

Autonomous Student Learning

45

Total

63

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: Exam to be held at host institute of student

100

Varies over the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible