courses, instruction,
    and degree programs

Theory of Electron Microscopy:
BOT/ZOO 481/581 (2 credit hours):

--  Principles and theory of scanning and transmission electron microscopy and advanced microscopies.

This course provides a foundation in the principles and theories of microscopy with a major emphasis on transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). This course is designed to provide a theoretical background for students enrolled in the electron microscopy laboratory courses in the Miami Electron Microscopy Facility and for students not needing practical skills in EM but desiring a basis for understanding and evaluating ultrastructural research.

[ See an example syllabus! ]
[ Goto the EM Theory home page. ]

Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab:
BOT/ZOO 482/582 (2 credit hours): --  Practical course providing training in scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Sample preparation, SEM operation, darkroom work, manuscript preparation, and an individual research project. Co-/Prerequisite: BOT/ZOO 481/581, permission of instructor.

This laboratory course integrates the theory and practice of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), including sample preparation, SEM operation, darkroom work, manuscript preparation, and an individualized research project. This course provides hands-on experience from initial SEM specimen preparation, microscope usage and data collection, up to photographic plate preparation for publication. A wide variety of specimen preparation techniques are covered in order to best provide an understanding of the diversity of data collection possible via SEM. In addition to group laboratory sessions, students receive weekly individual instruction in the operation of the SEM.

[ See an example syllabus! ]
[ Goto the SEM lab class home page. ]

Transmission Electron Microscopy Lab:
BOT/ZOO 483/583 (3 credit hours):
--  Practical course in TEM: specimen preparation, microscope usage, data collection, photographic plate preparation. Co-/Prerequisite: BOT/ZOO 481/581, permission of instructor.

This course provides hands-on experience in TEM specimen preparation, microscope operation, usage and data collection, and photographic plate preparation for publication. A wide variety of specimen preparation techniques are covered in order to illustrate the diversity of data collection possible via TEM. In addition to group laboratory sessions, students receive weekly individual instruction in the operation of the TEM during which they will produce micrographic images for evaluating the various specimen preparation techniques. This course is primarily designed for biological disciplines; however, modifications for material science students are available.

[ See an example syllabus! ]
[ Goto the TEM lab class home page. ]

special instruction

Students are also able to create an Independent Course of study for variable credit hours in coordination with an EMF staff member. Contact with the staff member and planning for the Independent Study course should be initiated during Advance Registration for the semester which credit will be received.

Specialized personal instruction is also available from Matt l. Duley, and Richard E. Edelmann)for computer usage, image analysis, confocal equipment, darkroom facilities, photography, general equipment, and advanced microscopy techniques. Contact them for more information.

microscopy degree program

The electron microscopy facility itself does not have a specific degree program. Students wishing to specialize in microscopy or ultrastructural imaging should pursue degrees (undergraduate or graduate) within specific academic programs at Miami.

The EMF works closely with faculty and students from members of the Departments of:

Additonally, Dr. Edelmann is graduate faculty and always interested in new students.

Dr. Richard E. Edelmann - EMF Director
    is an instructor in Botany
   Office: 350 Pearson Hall
   Office: 529-5712
   e-mail: edelmare@muohio.edu

More information on working with Dr. Edelmann is available on his Botany web pages

richard e. edelmann, ph.d.,
director
matt l. duley, m.s.,
emf specialist		 questions? comments?
edelmare@muohio.edu
350 pearson hall
513.529.5712


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