Module S3.01 - Biological microscopy
Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Christoph Biskup
Lecturers
- Biomolecular Photonics Group: Prof. Dr. Christoph Biskup, PD Dr. Christian Melle, Dr. Birgit Hoffmann
- Single-Molecule Microscopy Group: Prof. Dr. Michael Börsch
- BioImaging Group: Prof. Dr. Knut Holthoff
- Institute of Molecular Cell Biology: Prof. Dr. Carsten Hoffmann
- Institute of Physiology II: Dr. Ralf Schmauder
Components of the module
- Lectures (recorded material, via zoom meetings and in precence) : Please, see the schedule below and follow the indicated links to view recorded videos or participate in zoom-meetings.
- Exercise questions for self study.
- Seminars: Online seminars/tutorials to discuss remaining questions. Please, follow the links below to participate in the meetings.
Requirements to complete this module
- Self study of the virtual lectures
- Self study of the recommended literature.
- Regular work on the exercises
- Successful participation in the written exam
Exam
- Date: 16.02.2022.
- Time: 14.00 p.m.
- Location: Seminar room 1, 1st floor, Institute of Biochemistry, Nonnenplan 4
Contents
| Week | Lecturer | Content | Tasks & Links |
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Week 1 |
Biskup |
Zoom Meeting
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Link to join the meeting: See the download page for a copy of the lecture slides |
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Week 2 |
Biskup Hoffmann Kache |
Techniques in fluorescence microscopy
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No meeting during this week. Work instead on the material you can find on the download page for unit #1 and unit #2 |
| Week 3 05.11.2021 |
Biskup |
Fluorophores
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Link to join the meeting: See the download page for a copy of the lecture slides and additional material. |
| Week 4 12.11.2021 |
Biskup |
Fluorophores & techniques in fluorescence microscopy (Cont.)
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Link to join the meeting: Please, look at the videos on GFP available on the download page (unit #4) before the meeting. See the recommended literature tab for links to additional resources See the download page for a copy of the lecture slides and additional material. |
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Week 5 |
Biskup |
Techniques in fluorescence microscopy (Cont.)
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Link to join the meeting: Please, look at the videos available on the download page (unit #5) before the meeting. See the download page for lecture videos, lecture slides and additional material. |
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Week 6 |
Biskup |
Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) |
Link to join the meeting: See the download page for lecture videos, lecture slides and additional material. |
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Week 7 |
Schmauder |
Illuminating molecular processes
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Link to join the meeting: See the download page for lecture videos and lecture slides. |
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Week 8 |
Börsch |
Single molecule measurements
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Link to join the meeting: https://uni-jena-de.zoom.us/j/7114275169 No passcode is required. |
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Week 9 |
Börsch |
Superresolution techniques
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Link to join the meeting: |
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Week 10 |
Holthoff |
Fluorescent indicators
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Link to join the meeting: |
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Week 11 |
Holthoff |
Manipulation of cells and tissues with optical tools
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Link to join the meeting: |
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Week 12 |
Hoffmann |
Applications I
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Link to join the meeting: |
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Week 13 |
Holthoff |
Application II - Measurements in slices and living animals |
Link to join the meeting: |
| Week 14 11.02.2022 |
Biskup |
Applications III - Receptor channels
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Link to join the meeting: https://uni-jena-de.zoom.us/j/4128807326 The passcode is: 9PLFY3 |
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Biskup |
Q & A
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16.02.2022 |
Biskup |
Exam |
Requirements to complete the module:
- Evaluation of experiments performed during the course.
- Written exam at the end of the semeseter.