| 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. |