BIOL 535 - Cell Analysis by Flow Cytometry

Description:
Acquire flow cytometry skills (fluorochrome selection, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis, data interpretation). Design and conduct research projects requiring in-depth analysis of physical and chemical characteristics of cells acquired by flow cytometry. Discuss flow cytometry applications in various scientific fields. BIOL 435 and BIOL 535 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the appropriate fluorochrome (s) and describe the steps involved in sample preparation and analysis by flow cytometry.
Identify and apply the appropriate cell analysis methods to analyze previously acquired flow cytometry data.
Interpret basic flow cytometry data and report results of cell analysis by flow cytometry
Design research projects requiring flow cytometry among research tools, acquire, discuss and report data including those acquired by flow cytometry.
Select from highly rated journals a recently published article (3-year-old max) containing relevant flow cytometry data and discuss the findings reported

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/05/15