Explores optics, image formation, functioning of epifluorescent and confocal microscopes, detector technology (cameras and photomultiplier tubes), immunofluorescence techniques, image analyses, and image presentation for publication. Study of the technology and science behind widely-used high-end microscope systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 285L (Topic: Fndmntls of Fluorscnc Micrscpy), 288M, Pharmacy Graduate Studies 288K (Topic: Fndmntls of Fluorscnc Micrscpy), 288M. One lecture hours and two lab hours a week for one semester