Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
BBT.MND.702
Microfluidics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
BBT.MND.702Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Pasi KallioResponsible teacher:
Jari VäliahoResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Core content
-Fluid mechanics theory
- Analytical modelling of single phase flows
- Surface tension, capillary phenomena and plug flow
-Fabrication of microfluidic components in polymer
-Working principles of microfluidic components: micropumps, microvalves, micromixers
Complementary
-Comsol Multiphysics and MATLAB use to model and simulate microfluidic phenomena
-Electric double-layer and electro-osmosis
-Working principles of different separation techniques
-Fabrication of microcomponents in other materials (Si, glass, metal, composites)
Special knowledge
-Navier-Stokes equation
-Flow characterization techniques (PIV etc...)
-Detection techniques for biotechnologyLearning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Complete calculation, FEM, lab and other exercises. Final exam at the end of the course.
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
07.01.2025 – 27.04.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)