ECE 467
Biophotonics

Credit:  3 hours.


An overview of the field of biophotonics, divided into 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. Includes student review and presentation of current scientific literature and tours of microscopy facilities. Same as BIOE 467. Prerequisite: One of ECE 455, ECE 460, PHYS 402.