Biophotonics credit:

3 Hours

Overview of the field of biophotonics, in three segments: (1) fundamental principles of light, optics, lasers, biology, and medicine; (2) diagnostic biophotonics including imaging, spectroscopy, and optical biosensors; (3) therapeutic applications of biophotonics including laser ablation and photodynamic therapies. Reviews and presentations of current scientific literature by students. Tours of microscopy facilities. Same as BIOE 467 . 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One of ECE 455 , ECE 460 , PHYS 402 .