Biomicrofluidics

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The focus of this course is on microfluidics for biomedical applications. Topics to be covered in the first half of this course include microscale phenomena, small-scale fabrication techniques, and sensing technologies that are often leveraged in the development of microfluidic systems for the study of biomolecules, cells, tissues, and organs in living biological systems. In the second half of this course, strong emphasis will be placed on the application of microfluidics in cell biology, bioanalytical chemistry, molecular biology, tissue engineering, and drug discovery. Prereqisite: Experience with an undergraduate level fluid mechanics course is preferred. Examples of relevant SEAS courses include BE 3500 (Biotransport), CBE 3500 (Fuild Mechanics), and MEAM 3020 Fluid Mechanics).