Opinto-opas 2005-2006

ACI-51406 MIKROFLUIDISTIIKKA, 5 cr
MICROFLUIDICS

Person responsible
Johana Kuncova-Kallio

Lecturers
Johana Kuncova-Kallio, researcher, johana.kuncova@tut.fi

Implementation rounds
Implementation 1
  Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Summer Language of instruction
Lecture - - 2 h/week+ 2 h/week+ 2 h/week - In English only
Exercise - - - 2 h/week+ 2 h/week - In Finnish and English
Exam   In English only
(Academic Calender 2005-2006)

Objectives
The objective of the course is to give a deeper view onto microfluidics as one of the miniaturization technologies. The students will not only learn about state-of-the-art developments in the field, but also have excercises including simulation and modelling.

Contents
Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. scaling effect in microfluidics  - fluid mechanics theory
- FEMLAB and MATLAB use to model and simulate microfluidis phenomena 		 flow characterization techniques 
2. application of microfluidic components       
3. function principles of microfluidic components: micropumps, microvalves, micromixers, microreactors, micro flow sensors  - other microsensors possible to utilize
- FEMLAB and MATLAB use to model and simulate microfluidis phenomena 		 detection techniques for biotechnology 
4. energy transformation effects       
5. fabrication of microfluidic components in polymer  fabrication of micro components in other materials (Si, glass, metal, composites)    

Requirements for completing the course
- to finish all given exercises and participate in the final seminar - to pass the exam

Assessment criteria
- exam over 50% - accepted excercises - especially well done excercises may improve the overall grade

  • Used assessment scale is numeric (1-5)

    • Study material
    Type Name Author ISBN URL, edition, availablitity... Exam material Language
    Lecture slides Microfluidics Johana Kuncova-Kallio   http://www.ac.tut.fi/aci/courses/7606100/materials.htm Yes  English 
    Book Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics N.-T. Nguyen, S. T. Wereley 1-58053-343-3 available through Amazon Yes  English 
    Online book Theoretical microfluidics Henrik Bruus   http://www.mic.dtu.dk/research/MIFTS/publications/books/MIFTSnote.pdf Yes  English 
    Other online content Microfluidics portal Johana Kuncova-Kallio   http://www.tut.fi/miflus No  English 
    Book The MEMS Handbook: Scaling effect M. Gad-el-Hak (Ed.) 0-8493-0077-0 ISBN 0-8493-0077-0 Yes  English 
    Research various various   eKirjasto/eLibrary of TUT No   

    Prerequisites
    Number Name Credits M/R
    ACI-51006 Introduction to Microsystem Technology 4 Recommendable

    Additional information related to prequisites
    None. But the student is assumed to have willingness to cross engineering disciplines. The course suits well for students coming from different backgrounds: automation, electrical, mechanical and environmental engineering or materials science.

    Other comments

  • The course is suitable for postgraduate studies.

    • Correspondence of content
    7606100 Microfluidics

    Course homepage

    Last modified 02.12.2005
    Modified byJohana Kuncova-Kallio