Credit only granted for BIOE489Q or BIOL689A.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of photophysics, photochemistry, and photobiology. Engineering of selective photosensitizers, optically active nanomedicine and alternative light sources for photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and imaging will be covered. Other light-based therapies, including laser surgery, low-level light therapy, and light-activated tissue repair and regeneration, will also be featured. The course will briefly cover radiation, magnetic, and ultrasound-based technologies to highlight other extrinsic activation mechanisms for drug delivery and phototherapy. Students will have the opportunity to review and present research articles on these emerging phototherapies and participate in lab experiments to gain a greater awareness of current advancements and refine skills in literature review.

Restrictions: Permission of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering.

5estrictions: Permission of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering.

Will equip students with essential skills for effective scientific communication. The course covers the distinctions between scientific and other writing styles, persuasive and factual writing, storytelling, and scientific grammar. Students learn to craft clear and concise sentences, structure their work logically, formulate hypotheses, and communicate science to both scientific and lay audiences. Through hands-on practice,feedback, and expert guidance, the goal is to enhance scientific writing abilities for publishing, presentations, and science communication.

Topics covered include muscle mechanics, joint mechanics, EMG and EEG signal applications, ultrasonography and elastography, anthropometry, human movement 3-D kinematics, inverse dynamics, forward dynamics, work, power and energy. Biomechanics tools will be used to investigate clinical problems.