EES001 Introduction to Microfluidics

6 ECTS - 3-1 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3.5 National Credit

Information

Code EES001
Name Introduction to Microfluidics
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3.5 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

Learning the tools for manufacturing methods for microfluidics systems. Understanding of dimensional analysis in micron scale. Driving forces at micro scale. Understanding the importance of surface effects, wettability and capillarity. Applications, of electrokinetics on micron scale applications such as mixing, pumping, separation, trapping. Transport methods of biochemical species.

Course Content

1. Introduction and Basic Concepts 2. Microfabrication techniques for microfluidic systems 3. Governing Equations 4. Liquid Flows 5. Electrokinetic Effects 6. Surface Tension, Wettability, Capillary 7. Applications of Electrokinetic to Microfluidics Systems 8. Transport of Biochemical Species

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Lecture Notes

Notes

Nam-Trung Nguyen , Steven T. Wereley, Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics, Third Edition (Integrated Microsystems), Artech House Publishers, 2018.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The student acquires information on the basics of microfluidics mechanics and their biomedical applications.
LO02 The student learns the necessary equations for fluid problems and understands the solution methods.
LO03 The student learns about the transport of species in the fluid.
LO04 The student acquires information about the production of microfluidic systems.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Performs scientific research at the graduate level, reach the necessary information, evaluate the information, interpret it and use it in practice. 4
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Learns the information about the current techniques and methods applied in the field and their limitations and gains the ability to use them in studies required for research. 5
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Constructs the problems within the scope of Energy and Energy Systems, and produces solutions by taking into account the technological developments. 5
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Discuss the issues in the field, defend original views and communicate effectively showing competence in the field. 4
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Gains the ability to work interdisciplinary and can effectively use the knowledge of different disciplines. 4
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Awareness of new and emerging technologies and their applications, examines and learns them in detail when necessary.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Researches and defines the social, societal, economic and ethical dimensions of practices related to the field of expertise. 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They gain the ability to follow the literature, make technical presentations, listen and write articles at academic level, and can convey their own work in written, oral and visual formats in national or international platforms. 2
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Carries oıut application projects in industry
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Carries out literature survey


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Basic Concepts Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Microfabrication techniques for microfluidic systems-1 Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Microfabrication techniques for microfluidic systems-2 Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Microfabrication techniques for microfluidic systems-3 Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Governing Equations-1 Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Governing Equations-2 Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Reading lecture materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Liquid Flows Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Electrokinetic Effects-1 Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Electrokinetic Effects-2 Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Surface Tension Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Wettability, Capillary Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Transport of chemical Species Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Applications of microfluidic systems on energy systems Reading lecture materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Reading lecture materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Reading lecture materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 153
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,12
ECTS 6 ECTS