BOMI 318 Class

BoMi/Geol/Zool 318 -- Electron Microscopy:  Theory and Practice

 To learn the theory of electron microscopy including:

• scanning electron microscopy

• transmission electron microscopy

While also applying practical electron microscopy techniques such as:

• sample preparation (gold coating, cryo preparation, critical point drying)

• cryogenic freezing

• electron dispersive spectrometry (elemental analysis)

• variable pressure microscopy

         

Each student chooses his or her samples to work with to explore the above techniques.  BOMI 318 requires two papers discussing the samples, techniques used, and problems encountered with imaging.  Two presentations are also required which give the students a chance to explain their papers in greater detail.  A laboratory practical at the end of the semester is another a course requirement. 

The instructor

Dr. Laura Tuhela-Reuning uses this class to teach undergraduate students of all majors how to use the SEM.  She loves to help others examine their samples and create a variety of interesting topics for semester projects.  To contact Dr. Tuhela-Reuning call (740)368-3511 or email her at lmtuhela@owu.edu.