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Program of Biomedical Engineering (English 30%)

BME418

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPIC IMAGING

Course Code
BME418
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn optical elements and sensors used in bright-field microscopes.
  2. Acquire knowledge of diffraction, reflection, polarization techniques and calculate optical resolution.
  3. Learn working principles of fluorescence, phase and dark-field microscopes.
  4. Know quantum processes employed in optical microscopes.
  5. Learn advanced microscopy techniques such as 4PI, STED, 2-Photon, and confocal.
  6. Read patents about advanced microscopy techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, optical and electronic designs in microscopy as well as the biomedical applications of novel and advanced micro/nano visualization techniques are covered.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamentals of microscopy
2nd Week light and color
3rd Week Illumination, filtering, imaging tools in microscopy
4th Week Geometric optical design
5th Week Diffraction and interference
6th Week Bright field, phase contrast and dark field imaging
7th Week polarization microscope
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9th Week fluorescence microscope
10th Week Confocal scanning microscope
11th Week Advanced microscopy techniques
12th Week New microscopy techniques
13th Week Image processing for microscopy
14th Week acoustic microscopy
Recommended or Required ReadingFundamentals of light microscopy and electronic imaging, D.B. Murphyö Willey 2001
Optical nanoscopy and novel microscopy techniques, P.Xi, CRC Press, 2014
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 10
Practice 1 15
Project 1 25
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 10 50
Total Work Load154
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.13
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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