BT 711 - Flow Cytometry

2 Credit Hours
Course covers basic knowledge and main applications of flow cytometry, and contains both lectures/tutorials and laboratory work. The students will learn: (1) Principles of flow cytometry: instrumentation for flow cytometry; probes for flow cytometry; quality control; and instrument maintenance. (2) Basic skills: flow cytometric protocol design; sample preparation; data analysis and presentation. (3) Major applications of flow cytometry in biomedical research and diagnostics.