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Introduction to Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
(dt. Einführung in die konfokale Laserscan-Mikroskopie)

Level, degree of commitment Profile module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Seminar „Einführung in die konfokale Laserscan-Mikroskopie“ (1 SWS) recitation class „Einführung in die konfokale Laserscan-Mikroskopie“ (1 Woche),
180 hours (seminar: 10 h recitation class: 40 h private study inkl. Vorbereitung, digitaler Aufbereitung des Bildmaterials and Ablegen der Prüfungen: 130 h)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Protocol
Examination type: 2 presentations
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Biologie.
Duration,
frequency		 4-5 Wochen,
Jedes 2. Semester, during the lecture-free period des Wintersemesters (Februar/März); 2 Nachtermine halbtags (März/April n.V.)
Person in charge of the module's outline Grolig (V), Schachtner, Trebels

Contents

In the seminar.

Theoretical and technical fundamentals of fluorescence and confocal laser scanning microscopy as well as their areas of application, introduction to the basics of digital image processing

In the exercise

Application and analysis possibilities of the confocal laser scanning microscope using examples; basics of immunocytochemistry and vital fluorescence labeling, preparation of digital image material with image processing software for display/analysis.


Qualification Goals

Students are introduced to the theoretical and technical principles of fluorescence and confocal laser scanning microscopy and the fundamentals of digital image processing. Examples are used to demonstrate application and analysis possibilities of the confocal laser scanning microscope and the image processing software used.


Prerequisites

Translation is missing. Here is the German original:

Mindestens 30 LP aus den Basismodulen


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Biologie.

When studying M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Biology.


Recommended Reading

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