190515_16 MIC Training: Basics of wide field microscopy

Target audience: PhD students, postdocs, and everyone who needs wide field microscopy in their research. Participants of Cutting Edge Microscopy specialization program are particularly invited. Credits: Certificate of attendance. On request, PhD students of the Cutting Edge Microscopy program can obtain 0.5 ECTS (lectures) or 1 ECTS (lectures and hands-on) upon presenting the learning outcome in the context of his/her project at a separate meeting. Content: Basics of wide field microscopy. Basics of fluorescence. Filters and light sources. Digital cameras and digital imaging. Learning outcome: Participants will learn how to set up and optimally operate wide field microscope. Further information see pdf.