一、課程說明(Course Desc<x>ription)
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<br>The course will start with a revision on the motivations of biomedical imaging, 
<br>along with common techniques and challenges. Then, we will zoom in on ultrasound 
<br>imaging techniques: from acoustic wave propagation in tissue to the 
<br>understanding of transducers and image formation. As we explore system designs 
<br>and their applications, we will denote the characteristics and limitations of 
<br>the method. We will follow this by covering optical imaging. As we go from 
<br>fundamentals to systems and applications, and finally to challenges and outlook, 
<br>discussion will be steered towards its features complementary to those of 
<br>acoustic techniques. Finally, the last third section of the course will be on 
<br>the study of photoacoustic (optoacoustic) methods, where we combine optical 
<br>excitation and acoustic detection. 
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<br>二、參考書籍 (References)
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<br>- Biomedical Optics: Principles and Imaging by Hsin-I Wu and Lihong V. Wang
<br>- Photoacoustic Imaging and Spectroscopy by Lihong V. Wang
<br>- Journal articles (Photoacoustics, Nature Photonics, Light: Science & 
<br>Applications, Theranostics...etc)
<br>- Supplementary handouts
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<br>三、教學方式(Teaching Method)
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<br>This course will be a combination of lectures and group discussions. Students 
<br>will be encouraged to deduct and reason for the purpose of developing critical 
<br>thinking as well as reinforce cognitive participation. Homework will be designed 
<br>to challenge the students’ literature search ability, along with analytical and 
<br>presentations skills.
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<br>四、教學進度(Syllabus)
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<br>Course outline
<br>1. Introduction: motivations, techniques, and challenges
<br>2. Image characterization: common features
<br>3. Ultrasound: intro and overview
<br>4. Ultrasound: acoustic wave propagation
<br>5. Ultrasound: transducers and image formation
<br>6. Ultrasound: systems and applications
<br>7. Optical Imaging: light propagation
<br>8. Optical Imaging: methods and applications
<br>9. Optical Imaging: summary
<br>10. Photoacoustics: fundamentals
<br>11. Photoacoustics: systems and applications
<br>12. Photoacoustics: challenges and outlook
<br>13. Summary
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<br>五、成績考核(Evaluation)
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<br>Class participation (30%)
<br>Assignment (40%)
<br>Exam (30%)
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