In this course, you will learn about how microscopes work, and you will get experience preparing samples for several different kinds of microscopy.  The process is followed all the way to printing and interpretation of images.  There are two projects required for this course.  The first is a small group "Focus Project" that uses microscopy to answer a question, or perhaps to demonstrate a technique.  Results are presented orally to the class.
Here are some presentations from past years:
2002 Presentations
2003 Presentations
2004 Presentations

2005 Presentations
2007 Presentations

The second required project is a portfolio showing micrographs that demonstrate mastery of all the techniques learned in the course.  Portfolios are presented in poster format; last year's projects are in the hallways near room 217 in the Science Center.  You can see a few samples here.  
You can view the syllabus, send mail to Dr. Snetselaar, or visit other interesting sites from this page.

Lecture presentations are archived so you can see them again at your leisure.

Go here to get images to figure your magnifications.

The Molecular Expressions Microscopy Primer is a fantastic learning resource for light microscopy.  Many of the images I'm using in lecture came from here (with permission!).  Go to the section on light and color, and try some of their great interactive tutorials.  Note:  you'll need to have a fairly current browser in order to run these.