Module: BMED-M3213 (Biomedical Engineering I)

Course Code: BMED-3212

Course Name: Biomedical Optics

Course ECTS: 5 Course Cr. Hr.: 3

Email Address Eyobadugnaw89@gmail.com Course teacher Eyob Adugnaw

Pre-requisite: BMED-M2203 (Basic Biomedical Science)

Chapter 1: General Introduction (Ref.: #1)
Course contents
This chapter highlights the general applications of optics/photonics.
Chapter 2: Basic Optics (Ref.: #1 & #2)
2.1 Nature and Properties of Light
2.2 Geometrical Optics
2.3 Wave Optics
Chapter 3: Compound Light Microscope (Ref.: #3)
3.1 Main parts, functions
3.2 Conjugate planes,
3.3 Contrast enhancement techniques
3.4 Fundamentals of digital imaging
3.5 Clinical applications
Chapter 4: Fluorescence Microscopy (FLM) (Ref.: #4)
4.1 Basic concepts of fluorescence
4.2 Fluorescent dyes and proteins in FLM
4.3 Instrumentation of FLM,
4.4 Medical applications of FL
Chapter 5: Modern Optical Imaging Techniques (Ref.: # 1)
5.1 Overview of modern optical imaging techniques
5.2 Working Principle of OCT
5.3 Modalities of OCT
5.4 Applications of OCT
5.5 Super-resolution optical imaging techniques
Chapter 6: Lasers
6.1 Introduction to LASERS, concepts of laser safety

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 6.2 Introduction to laser, concepts of laser safety
6.3 Therapeutic applications (photodynamic therapy)
6.4 Controlled release of bioactive agents, laser-in-situ
keratomileusis (LASIK)
6.5 Low-level level laser therapy (LLLT), laser-induced
thermotherapy (LITT))

Course [1]. Modules and lecture slides prepared by the Course Instructor

Reference: [2]. Bahaa Saleh and Malvin Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, Publisher,
year: Wiley, 2007 (Textbook)
[3]. Douglas Murphy, Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging,
Publisher, year: John Wiley and Sons, 2002

[4]. Lakowicz, Joseph R, Principles of Fluorescent Spectroscopy, Publisher, year:

Springer, 2006

Teaching / Lectures, assignments, projects, and laboratory exercises

Learning
Method:

Assessment and Continuous assessment with graded assignments, tests, and projects (60%) and final
Evaluation: examination (40%)