This class covers the fundamental principles underlying cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) starting with the basic anatomy of electron microscopes, an introduction to Fourier transforms, and the principles of image formation. Building upon that foundation, the class then covers the sample preparation issues, data collection strategies, and basic image processing workflows for all 3 basic modalities of modern cryo-EM: tomography, single particle analysis, and 2-D crystallography.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Welcome
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 19 min), 3 readings
3 hours to complete
Currents, Coils, Knobs and Names: Basic anatomy of the electron microscope
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 94 min), 8 readings
3 hours to complete
Fourier Transforms and Reciprocal Space for Beginners
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 134 min), 6 readings
4 hours to complete
Image Formation
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 164 min), 6 readings
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- 4 stars8.23%
- 3 stars0.74%
TOP REVIEWS FROM GETTING STARTED IN CRYO-EM
by JFMay 17, 2017
Great course, very informal - really improved my knowledge in the field of EM
by LRFeb 18, 2018
Great course. I thought it was presented in a very informative way and i learned a lot about cryo-EM. In fact, it made me want to learn more about it. Thank you.
by SBAug 10, 2016
Excellent class and Presentation with all clarity concepts
by DBNov 13, 2015
Very nice description of electronic microscopy techniques
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