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Apr 20, 2024
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EB 3870 - Microfluidics3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the science, technology, and engineering applications of microfluidics. Course topics will cover the variety of applications of microfluidics and common processes performed at the microscale. Discussions on various designs of the devices used in microfluidics will be undertaken, and relevant literature on these applications will be discussed in class. Topics will include mixing on microfluidic devices, lab-on-chips, organ-on-chips, diagnostic microfluidic devices, medical research, commercial products, microfluidics companies, and microfabrication processes used in manufacturing microfluidic devices. (prereq: EB 3610 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of microfluidics
- Describe the designs and working principles of basic components of microfluidic devices
- Recognize the varied applications of microfluidics
- Identify different microfabrication processes
- Design a microfluidic chip
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- Introduction to microfluidics
- The benefits of small scale
- Separation of particles in microfluidics
- Mixing in microfluidics
- Common components of microfluidic devices
- PCR with microfluidics
- Diagnostic microfluidic devices
- Microfluidics device companies
- Organ-on-chips
- Droplets on a chip
- Photolithography, soft lithography and other microfabrication methods
Coordinator
Dr. Faisal Shaikh
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