Wave motion, electromagnetic theory, electromagnetic spectrum, propagation of light , measurement of optical properties of tissues, optics, microscopy, lasers, mechanisms of laser-tissue ineractions, lasers in surgery, tissue welding, laser tweezers, lasers in imaging, diagnostic applications, electrosurgery versus laser surgery, laser safety.
Teaching methods of the course are lecture, reading, discussion and problem solving.
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
About the course |
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| 2) |
Introduction to wave motion, electromagnetic waves and spectrum |
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| 3) |
Propagation of light: reflection, refraction, scattering, interference and diffraction |
Read the lecture notes of Week 2 |
| 4) |
What is a LASER? |
Read the lecture notes of Week 3 |
| 5) |
Laser-tissue interactions |
Read the lecture notes of Week 4 |
| 6) |
Photochemical interactions |
Read the lecture notes of Week 5 |
| 7) |
Photothermal interactions |
Read the lecture notes of Week 6 |
| 8) |
Photomechanical interactions |
Read the lecture notes of Week 7 |
| 9) |
Lasers in ophthalmology
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Read the article provided by the instructor |
| 10) |
Lasers in dermatology |
Read the article provided by the instructor |
| 11) |
Lasers in general surgery |
Read the article provided by the instructor |
| 12) |
Lasers in imaging |
Read the article provided by the instructor |
| 13) |
Diagnostic applications |
Read the article provided by the instructor |
| 14) |
General review |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. |
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| 2) |
He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. |
2 |
| 3) |
Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. |
2 |
| 4) |
Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. |
2 |
| 5) |
Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. |
1 |
| 6) |
Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. |
2 |
| 7) |
Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. |
1 |
| 8) |
Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. |
2 |
| 9) |
In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. |
2 |
| 10) |
Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. |
1 |
| 11) |
Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. |
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