Introduction To Microfluidics

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Microfludics enables a diverse range of manipulations (e.g., focusing, separating, trapping, and enriching) of micrometer-sized objects, and has played an increasingly important role for applications that involve single cell biology and the detection and diagnosis of diseases. This class intends to include overview of microfluidics, basic principles and scaling laws, microfabrication techniques, magnetophoresis, and other microfluidic applications in engineering and sciences. In this course, we will start with fundamental physics of microflow and then progressively extend to relevant topics, such as microfabrication, magnetophoresis and other applications. Typically offered Spring. Prerequisite(s): CE 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ME 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the basic principles of fluid dynamics at the microscale. 2. Understand mechanisms of external force fields, for controlling the transport phenomena at the microscale. 3. Understand the principles and processes of major fabrication methods for microfluidic devices and systems. 4. Understand applications of microfluidics in engineering and sciences. 5. Develop skills to design microfluidic devices for specific applications. View Class Schedule