Unit Code:	PHY3EM
Unit Short Title:	ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	Topics covered include: Electron Optics: electromagnetic waves, resolution, magnification and lens aberrations. Basic vacuum technology. Electron beam production and control. Image formation by secondary, backscatter and transmitted electrons. Chemical analysis via energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Quantitative interpretation of images using computer image analysis and specimen preparation. Biological applications are covered in lectures and practical classes, with these including conventional electron microscopy, cytochemistry, gold labelling and cryotechniques.
Prerequisites:	PHY1PA OR PHY1PB OR PHY1MO
Class Requirements:	three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical per week
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 2-hour examination	50
one assignment (calculation-based) equivalent to 2,500 words	50

Readings: No Records returned

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
2   27-JUL-09   30-OCT-09	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Rob	Glaisher	BENDIGO	Y