At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn basic definitions and concepts related with microscope. 2) Learn basic parts and principles of optical microscope. 3) Learn relatively new and advanced microscopic techniques. 4) Comprehend basic electronic circuits related parts of advanced microscopes. 5) Understand application of advanced microscopes as a nanotool. 6) Learn sample preparation for each technique.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Optical microscope: pats, principles, usage field and some specialities., Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM, TEM): basic principles and their applications., Laser Confocal Microscope: basic principles and applications, Scanning Probe Microscopes (STM, AFM, SHPM, etc.) principles, applications and usage as nanotool., Advantages and disadvantages of each system., Limitations and capabilities., Sample preparations for each technique.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Fundamentals of Light Microscopy
2nd Week
Application Fields of Light Microscopy
3rd Week
Fundamentals of Fluorescence Microscopy
4th Week
Principles of Laser Confocal Microscope
5th Week
Advantages of Confocal Microscope
6th Week
Principles of Electron Microscope
7th Week
Varieties of Electron Microscope
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Sample Preparation for Electron Microscope
10th Week
Principles of Scanning Probe Microscopy
11th Week
Varieties of Scanning Probe Microscopy
12th Week
Usage of Scanning Probe Microscopes as Nanotool
13th Week
Usage of Scanning Probe Microscopes as Nanotool
14th Week
Sample Preparation for Scanning Probe Microscopes, Special Applications of Scanning Probe Microscopes
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
(1)Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging , Douglas B. Murphy, Wiley-Liss, 2001. (2)Stephen W. Paddock, Confocal Microscopy Methods and Protocols, Humana, P.J. Goodhew, Electron Microscopy and Analysis, Taylor & Francis, 2001.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
1
10
Project
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
72
72
Preparation for Quiz
1
12
12
Individual or group work
2
3
6
Preparation for Final exam
1
24
24
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
11
11
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
96
96
Homework
1
12
12
Project
1
12
12
Total Workload
287
Total Workload / 30
9,56
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
