BIOE5648 — Biomedical Optics: Reviews & Ratings

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Covers biomedical optics and discusses the theory and practice of biological and medical applications of lasers. Topics covered include fundamentals of light propagation in biological tissues; light-matter interactions such as elastic and inelastic scattering; fluorescence and phosphorescence; diagnostic imaging techniques such as confocal fluorescence microscopy, diffuse optical tomography, and optical coherence tomography; and therapeutic interventional techniques, including photodynamic therapy, laser thermal therapies, and fluorescence-guided surgeries. EECE 5648 and BIOE 5648 are cross-listed.

Last taught

Spring 2026

Credits

4 Hours

Prerequisites

BIOE 5800 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or BIOE 5800 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- (Graduate) or EECE 2520 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-

Data updated October 2026.

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