The course is intended to give basic knowledge in the field of TEM as a platform for high-resolution applications. Lectures and seminars will give the necessary theoretical background while practical sessions introduce specimen preparation, instrument usage, and data processing.
F6L5013 Structural Biotechnology - Electron Microscopy 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2023
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Information for research students about course offerings
The course will be given when it is required.
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus F6L5013 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To introduce high resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Accepted for doctoral studies at KTH or Karolinska Institutet.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Williams, D B & Carter, C B, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Plenum Press 1996, ISBN 0-306-45247-2.
Dorset, Douglas L, Structural Electron Crystallography, Plenum Press 1995, ISBN 0-306-45049-6.
Frank, Joachim, Three-Dimensional Electron Microscopy of Macromolecular Assemblies, Academic Press 1996, ISBN 0-12-265040-9.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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Examination
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Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Written examination.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed practical exercise and certain percentage of correct answers on written exam.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Docent Philip Köck