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Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in bioengineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites. Course Information: 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary.

Optical microscopy plays an important role in biomedical research, clinical diagnostics, and everyday applications, enabling the visualization of structures beyond the resolution of the human eye and the measurement of key quantitative physical and functional parameters. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical principles and engineering foundations underlying modern optical imaging techniques. Students will explore the physics of light and image formation, the design and function of major optical microscopy techniques, and the interactions between light and biological cells and tissues. Through this interdisciplinary lens, the course emphasizes how these engineering principles are translated into powerful tools for solving real-world biomedical and clinical challenges. Suggested prerequisites: PHYS 212 and BIOE 205. Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025.