PHYS 1135 - Imaging the Invisible World (with Lab)

Goals: To observe, reveal and understand the “invisible” world via light microscope and electron microscope, and to utilize photomicrography to present and scientifically explain observations.

Content: Principles of light microscopes, electron microscopes, and photomicrography. The student will learn how to operate both light and electron microscopes. Also, the student will learn how to utilize microscopy and microanalytical techniques to create/edit/present images and share scientific findings to different audiences in different fields, such as archaeology, forensic science, life science, environmental science, and materials science.

NOTE: Students must concurrently register for a lecture and a corresponding 0-credit lab section of this course.

Credits: 4