1.Course Desc<x>ription:   
<br>The course aims to provide a multidisciplinary scope of biophotonics for health 
<br>care. Basic knowledge is provided for students can rapidly acquire the minimal 
<br>necessary background for fundamental research, and a broad range of biomedical 
<br>applications will be discussed to strengthen the capacity of bioinstrument 
<br>development. 
<br>Couse starts from fundamental optics, including geometrical optics and wave 
<br>propagations. Basic cell biology is introduced from biophysical perspective. 
<br>Various microscopies (FREP, LSCM, optical tweezers), optical biosensors (SPR, 
<br>Fiber, fluorescence sensing), and photodynamic therapy in clinics will be covered.    
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<br>2.Reference Books:  
<br>R26;Introduction to Biophotonics, Paras N.Prasad
<br>R26;Introduction to Optics, Frank L. Pedrotti 
<br>R26;Physical biology of the cell, Rob Phillips, Jane Kondev, Julie Theriot
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<br>3.Teaching Methods: 
<br>Lectures and discussions.
<br>Student presentations are required 
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<br>4.Syllabus:
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<br>1.Fundamentals of Light  
<br>2.Geometrical optics
<br>3.Interference of Light
<br>4.Basics of Biology
<br>5.Equilibrium in the living cell
<br>6.Random walks of Macromolecules
<br>7.Mathematics of Water
<br>8.Principle of Laser and laser technology
<br>9.Bioimaging: Principle and Technology
<br>10.Bioimaging : Applications
<br>11.Optical biosensors
<br>12.Biomedical instruments
<br>13.Tissue engineering with light  
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<br>5.Evaluation: 
<br>Mid term I (30%), Mid term II (30%), 
<br>Final Project (40%),   
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