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48185-01 - Lecture: Introduction to Laser and Optics in Medicine (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Azhar Zam (azhar.zam@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Topics discussed in this course will include: • Principles and properties of lasers and optics • Light propagation in tissue • Laser-tissue interaction • Therapeutic use of lasers and light • Diagnostic use of lasers and light (‘optical biopsies’) |
| Learning objectives | The objective of this lecture is to provide students with a broad overview of state-of-the-art topics in the area of optics and lasers in medicine and biology. Fundamental concepts of optics, lasers and laser-tissue interaction will be discussed in order to provide basic understanding of the current technology. |
| Bibliography | Boudoux, C., “Fundamentals of Biomedical Optics: From Light Interactions with Cells to Complex Imaging Systems”, (Blurb, Incorporated), 2017 Prasad, P.N., “Introduction to Biophotonics”, (Wiley-VCH), 2003 Wang, LV and Wu HI, Biomedical Optics, Principles and Imaging, (Wiley-VCH), 2007, Popp,Tuchin, Chiou, Heinemann (Editors) Handbook of Biophotonics, 3 Volume Set, (Wiley-VCH), 2012. Leahy, M.J. editor, Microcirculation Imaging, (Wiley-VCH), 2012. |
| Comments | There will be no lecture on November 30th, 2017. |
| Weblink | DBE |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Doctorate Biomedical Engineering: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biomedical Engineering) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | There will be written exam on December 21st, 2017 |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
| Offered by | Departement Biomedical Engineering (DBE) |