UMass Amherst
Graduate
This course covers basic concepts in electromagnetism and light-matter interactions of biomedical significance. Topics covered include: optical properties of biological cells, tissues and biomaterials; visible and near-infrared light absorption, scattering and fluorescence spectroscopy; advanced microscopy techniques, optical coherence tomography, vibrational spectroscopy, photoacoustic imaging, photodynamic therapy and their relevance to human disease diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Biomedical Engineering
Subject Code
BMED-ENG
Course Number
508/608
Section
1
Credits
3
Instructor Name
Martin Hunter
Instructor Email
martinhunter@umass.edu
Prerequisite
Differential Equations & Physics II
Schedule & Modality
MWF from 1:25pm to 2:15pm
In Person