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There are a number of UA courses available to learn about microscopy?

CMM 465/565 (3 units) - Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Digital Imaging "This is a lecture/hands-on course that teaches the essential principles and applications of light microscopy and electronic imaging.  By the end of the course, you will be able to use and adjust a research microscope for various modes of light microscopy." CMM 465/565 incorporates CMM 541, 546 and 542 into one semester-long class.

These CMM courses are geared more towards biologists. Currently offered online, typically in the spring semester.

BME 416/516 - Biomedical Imaging 
Introduction to the mathematical, physical, engineering and biological principles important to a variety of biomedical imaging methods including optical imaging, x-ray imaging, CT, PET, SPECT and MRI. 

MSE 488/588 - Scanning Electron Microscopy
MSE appears to be offering this course in the spring semester.

Workshops and Seminars - we routinely announce microscopy-related workshops and seminars on the Microscopy Alliance home page.