Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
192000201103MICROSCOPE SKILLSCompulsory113
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Teaching the properties of light microscope and the subject of resolution. Giving information about the working principles of microscope types.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe KARACALI TUNÇ
Learning Outcomes
1Learn the properties of the light microscope.
2Learn about resolution.
3Understands the working principles of microscope types.
4Can use a microscope.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
To have knowledge about microscope types. To learn the parts and usage of light microscope.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Features of the light microscopeIntroduction of light microscope
2bright field microscopebright field microscope
3Dark field microscopeDark field microscope
4Phase-contrast microscopyPreparation for Light Microscopy
5Fluorescent microscopeFluorescent staining methods
6Ultraviolet microscopeMicroscopic applications
7Konfocal microscopeMicroscopic applications
8Confocal microscopeConfocal microscope
9Inverted microscopeInverted microscope
10interference microscopeinterference microscope
11polarization microscopepolarization microscope
12Electron microscopeElectron microscope
13Scanning electron microscopeScanning electron microscope
14Transmission Electron MicroscopeTransmission Electron Microscope
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecture notes of the lecturer
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Practice13226
Laboratory14228
Team/Group Work12224
Self Study10220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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