Biophotonics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

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Prerequisite: PHYS 103 or PHYS 121 . An introduction to the interaction of light with biological tissues. Biophotonics for diagnostic and therapeutic applications will be discussed. Topics include a series of studio-style, hands-on experiments measuring the optical properties of real or simulated tissues using reflection, polarization, absorption and scattering, with discussions of related subjects including laser surgery and mutations by radiation exposure. The course is designed for Biophysics majors, but is also geared to Biomedical Engineers, Biologists and Chemists.