Information Package

Ph.D. on Biomedical Engineering

BME612

INSTRUMENTATION OF BIOINFORMATICS

Course Code
BME612
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To be able to read and understand recent journal articles/patents related to optical biomedical devices as well as to design optics for new application areas
  2. To gain an understanding of instrument systems such as spectroscopy and endoscopy
  3. To acquire knowledge of advanced imaging and visualization techniques along with optical and quantum theorems
  4. To learn advance microscopy techniques within specific areas of application
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionLight and color; General optics: geometric optics, wave optics, fiber optics; Diffraction, coupling, resolution and quantum operations Optical properties of tissue: absorption and scattering; Diffusion; Optical instrumentation: microscope, spectrometer, endoscope Bright-field, phase contrast and dark-field imaging; Polarized and fluorescent imaging Confocal scanning; New imaging techniques: STED, 4Pi, 2-photon; Photoacoustic and optical coherence tomography Raman spectroscopy; Advanced endoscopy and scanning imaging techniques; Advanced processing techniques for micro and nano visualization
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Light and color
2nd Week Review of optics: geometric optics, wave optics, and fiber optics
3rd Week Diffraction, interference, resolution and quantum processes
4th Week Optical properties of tissue - absorption and scattering
5th Week Diffusion
6th Week Optical instrumentation: microscope, spectrometer, endoscope
7th Week Bright-field, phase-contrast and dark-field imaging
8th Week Polarizing and Fluorescence imaging
9th Week Confocal scanning
10th Week New imaging techniques: STED, 4Pi, 2-photon
11th Week Photo-acoustic and Optical coherence tomography
12th Week Raman spectroscopy
13th Week Advanced endoscopy and scanning imaging techniques
14th Week Advanced processing for micro/nano visualization
Recommended or Required ReadingBiomedical Optics: Principles and Imaging - Lihong V. Wang and Hsin-i Wu
Introduction to Biophotonics, Paras N. Prasad
Journal articles and recent patents.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 24 24
Total Work Load288
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.6
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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K2 X
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K6 X
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