Theory and Practice in Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy
University of Pisa
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Theory and Practice in Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy
This Winter School is a practical, full-immersion course covering ultrastructural techniques that can be applied to the study of several biological subjects (cells, tissues, organisms).
The course will be divided in two parts:
a) a theoretical part organized in lectures covering basic and advanced techniques in transmission and scanning electron microscopy;
b) a practical part in which participants will be hosted in the laboratories and will be directly involved in the design and execution of experimental protocols regarding the main topics object of the lectures.
The winter school is aimed at introducing students to information and practice on modern approaches concerning cell biology, cytochemistry, molecular biology and ultrastructure.
Admission requirements
Applicants are required to present a curriculum based on scientific background (biology, medicine, natural science, physics, chemistry).
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Tuition
Tuition fees: 500 euro
Qualification
ECTS: 3
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