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Curriculum Outline
An outline of the topics/concepts and subtopics taught in the program.
Introduction to Biophotonics, Scientific Investigation and Information Technology
- Introduction of Biophotonics
- Science Processes and Modeling in Science
- Observation and Inference/Quantitative and Qualitative data
- Exploring Light
- Elements of Experimental Design
- Technology: Structure, Function, and Limitations
Experiences in Biology Basics for Biophotonics
- Scale
- Properties of Water
- Biologically important molecules: DNA, RNA, Proteins etc.
- Cells Structures and Functions
- Membranes
- Organelles
- Tissues and Organs
- Life Processes
Experiences in Light Basics for Biophotonics
- EM Spectrum
- Reflection, refraction and diffraction
- Absorption and Emission
- Fouroescence/Phosphorescence
- Optics
- Lasers and incoherent light
- Imaging – microscopy
Biophotonic Basics
- Practical Biophotonics Sytsems:
- Chromophores and Fluorophores
- Light interactions with Tissue (visible, UV, IR)
- Studying single molecules
- Microscopy – living and non-living techniques
- Lenseless imaging
- Diagnostics using light
- Tagging and Studying biomolecules
- Therapies using light
- Cell Sorters and Gene Chip
Biophotonics Student-Designed Investigations
Student-Designed Investigations may be experimental investigations, innovations/designs, or descriptive studies
- Defining a research question or problem
- Identifying the hypothesis or model to test
- Identifying the type of investigation
- Gathering resources and references
- Writing a Research Proposal
- Generating a materials list
- Doing the Investigation/Study
- Reporting : Writing the Report, Creating a Poster, Presenting at the Symposium
Possible Areas for Student Research Projects include
- Light absorption of leaves correlated to some other factors/variables
- Light reflection from biological materials
- Shining light through living tissue (i.e. fold between index finger and thumb)
- Making demonstrations for younger kids
- Exploring properties of the eye
Interested in starting a program at your site?
For more information about visiting the Center High BRA and how to begin a program at your school please send emails to: cbst-hs@ucdavis.edu