BME 6720 - Biomedical Optics

Credit Hour(s): 3

Course Description: Quantitative biomedical optics, principles and applications of light propagation in biological tissues; optical imaging contrasts, light transport models including photon diffusion in living tissue; optical devices for light-based diagnostics for cancer detection, brain function monitoring; light-based therapies as alternative treatment for cancer and brain diseases. Application of concepts in lab experiments. Presentation of translational research of optical methods and clinical applications. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level PHY 2410 Minimum Grade of D and (Undergraduate level ANT 2120 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level ANT 3120 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level ANT 5120 Minimum Grade of D)

Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

Course Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture

Grade Mode: Standard
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