Online References

Week Topic Comment
2 Intro to molecular biology This information is pretty relevant to topics covered later in the class.
2 Intro to cellular biology This information is pretty relevant to topics covered later in the class.
2 Biology tutorials A general introduction. Look at Human Physiology, Genetics and Evolution, and Cell Biology.
2 MIT Biology 7.012 If you've got some time, these lectures are a great way to brush up on your overall biology background. You can also access the video/audio at iTunes.
3, 4 Fluorescence background Good overview of absorption and fluorescence processes. There is more tutorial information here as well, such as optical microscopy.
5 Fun with green fluorescent protein Get your glowing kittens while they last!
5 Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy Good overview of FCS as well as some rate equations for fluorescence.
10-13 Microscopy tutorials Details on optical microscopy instruments and methods, including confocal.
10 Confocal microscopy tutorial Overview of optical microscopy instruments and methods.
12 Stefan Hell group Lots of stuff about 4pi and STED microscopy.