3 unit(s) Basic principles of light interaction with biological systems and specific biomedical applications of photonics such as optical light microscopy, endoscopic imaging, spectroscopy in clinical diagnosis, flow cytometry, micro-optical sensors, etc. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): One of ENG PHYS 2A04, MED PHYS 2B03, or PHYSICS 2B06; and registration in Level III or above. Completion of either ENG PHYS 3E03, ENG PHYS 4G03, or PHYSICS 3N03 is recommended. Cross-list(s):MED PHYS 4I03