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About the Course

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. Philosophy: The course emphasizes concepts rather than mathematical details, taught through numerous drawings and example images. It is meant for anyone interested in the burgeoning fields of cryo-EM and 3-D EM, including cell biologists or molecular biologists without extensive training in mathematics or imaging physics and practicing electron microscopists who want to broaden their understanding of the field. The class is perfect as a primer for anyone who is about to be trained as a cryo-electron microscopist, or for anyone who needs an introduction to the field to be able to understand the literature or the talks and conversations they will hear at cryo-EM meetings. Pre-requisites: The recommended prerequisites are college-freshman-level math, physics, and biochemistry. Pace: There are 14.5 hours of lecture videos total separated into 40 individual “modules” lasting on average 20 minutes each. Each module has at the end a list of “concept check” questions you can use to test your knowledge of what was presented. As the modules are grouped into seven major subjects, one reasonable plan would be to go through one major subject each day. That would mean watching a couple hours of lecture and spending another hour or so thinking through the concept check questions each day for a week. Another reasonable plan would be to go through one module each day for a little over a month, or even three modules a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for a 3-month term. It is likely that as you then move on to actually begin using a cryo-EM or otherwise engage in the field, you will want to repeat certain modules....

Top reviews

LR

Feb 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.

AM

Jul 19, 2016

An excellent introduction to the topic, explaining from the basics to the detail of things. Useful and recommended to anyone in structural biology.

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By meera k m

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Feb 22, 2016

very informative, simple and easily understandable. Love it

By sreenu b

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Aug 11, 2016

Excellent class and Presentation with all clarity concepts

By Daniil B

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Nov 14, 2015

Very nice description of electronic microscopy techniques

By Igor N

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Jun 9, 2016

Really good introduction to cryo-EM and EM in general!

By Deleted A

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Mar 9, 2021

Precise, in-depth and full of valuable knowledge.

By Vadim S

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Jun 23, 2017

Great job! Clear explanations, drawings, schemes.

By Nivetha R

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Oct 12, 2019

Extremely Helpful and very comfortable to learn

By Xiaolong C

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Dec 23, 2015

very great course, including so much details.

By ARIFUL H

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Nov 21, 2023

COURSE COMPLETED CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

By Bing W

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May 18, 2016

It's really useful. Thanks so much.

By 赵炜

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Oct 25, 2015

The best EM course available online

By ANIL K S

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Sep 12, 2018

very good for the beginner like me

By Baharak M

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Dec 27, 2015

It" Awesome. Thank you.

By Chao-Han Y

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Oct 28, 2015

USEFUL THANK CALTECH :)

By Francois T

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Aug 17, 2016

Thank you Dr. Jensen!

By 董炜哲

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Sep 4, 2015

absolutely fantastic!

By Janusz B

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Apr 11, 2020

Fantastic lectures!

By jadson c d s

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Dec 27, 2015

Simply AMAZING!

By Shokir P

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Sep 13, 2015

great course!

By stanwang

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Oct 18, 2017

excellent

By Scott C

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Nov 29, 2015

Very good

By minagquan

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Sep 9, 2015

good

By Herman A

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Feb 1, 2016

Great information, great teacher, greater visual presentation. Disclaimer: I only took the first week.

By Marcus G

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Jan 1, 2016

Great introduction to Cryo-EM for biologists that covers all the basics in a clear and concise manner.

By Haris F

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Jan 11, 2016

Pioneering online course in Electron Microscopy.