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BME 4910 - Lasers: Medical Applications

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
Lasers have become increasingly utilized in many disciplines. This course will provide answers to questions such as: Why lasers? How do lasers work? How does laser light interact with living tissues and other materials? The course will demonstrate the basic mechanisms of light propagation in tissues and all laser tissue interactions (photo-chemical, photo-thermal, photo-ablation, and photo-mechanical interactions). The influence of laser wavelengths and pulse durations on the interaction process will be studied. In addition, diagnostic and therapeutic laser applications will be discussed. Selected laser medical applications in ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, and dentistry will be demonstrated throughout this course. Other interesting applications of lasers in data transmission, modulation, astronomy, and weaponry will also be illustrated.
Prereq: PHY 1120 , junior standing (quarter system prereq: PH 2021, junior standing)
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Explain the process of LASER generation using different crystals and materials
  • Identify LASER beam parameters (frequency, energy, pulse width, etc.)
  • Distinguish a specific LASER tissue interaction based on given beam parameters
  • Describe diagnostic LASER systems and their applications
  • Describe therapeutic LASER systems and their applications
  • Compare the effects of different LASER applications in a number of medical fields (ophthalmology, urology, dentistry, and dermatology)
  • Relate LASER parameters to LASER safety guidelines
  • Independently investigate the professional literature regarding a timely related topic and present findings
Prerequisites by Topic
  • College level physics
Course Topics
  • LASER production
  • LASER parameters
  • LASER tissue interactions
  • LASERs in ophthalmology
  • LASERs in dentistry
  • LASERs in urology
  • LASERS in gynecology
  • LASERs in dermatology
  • LASERs in cardiology
  • LASERs in astronomy, data transmission, and weaponry
  • LASER safety: classification and PPE
Coordinator
Dr. Ahmed Sayed

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