ASE-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr
Additional information
Suitable for postgraduate studies.
Person responsible
Pasi Kallio
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| ASE-3076 2016-01 | 3 - 4 |
Pasi Kallio Veikko Sariola |
- to finish all given exercises - to pass the exam |
Learning Outcomes
After the course, the student is able to - name and analyse the effects of scaling in microfluidics - name the most important applications of microfluidics - name the strengths and limitations of microfluidics - explain function principles of the following microfluidic components: micropumps, microvalves, micromixers - name the most important fabrication principles used for manufacturing microfluidic structures and name their strengths, weaknesses and main areas of use - explain the operation principles of polymer microfabrication principles - explain and analyze the main principles of liquid plug flows - fabricate microfluidic structures using PDMS - model microfluidic structures using finite element modeling approach
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | scaling effect in microfluidics | - fluid mechanics theory - Comsol Multiphysics and MATLAB use to model and simulate microfluidic phenomena | flow characterization techniques |
| 2. | application of microfluidic components | ||
| 3. | function principles of microfluidic components: micropumps, microvalves, micromixers | - other microsensors possible to utilize - Comsol Multiphysics and MATLAB use to model and simulate microfluidic phenomena | detection techniques for biotechnology |
| 4. | plug flow | ||
| 5. | fabrication of microfluidic components in polymer | fabrication of micro components in other materials (Si, glass, metal, composites) |
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics | Nguyen, Nam-Trung Wereley, Steve | 9781580538053 | Can be found at TUT eLibrary | Yes | |
| Book | Microfluidics for Biotechnology | Jean Berthier and Pascal Silberzan | 978-1-59693-443-6 | Only selected parts of the book will be covered in the course. | Yes |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| ASE-2310 Johdatus mikrosysteemitekniikkaan | Mandatory | 1 |
| ASE-2316 Introduction to Microsystem Technology | Mandatory | 1 |
1 . One of the courses is obligatory.
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| ASE-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr | ASE-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr | |
| ASE-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr | ACI-51406 Microfluidics, 5 cr | |
| ASE-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr | BMT-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr |