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| Code | EES001 |
| Name | Introduction to Microfluidics |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
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: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic Concepts | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Microfabrication techniques for microfluidic systems-1 | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Microfabrication techniques for microfluidic systems-2 | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Microfabrication techniques for microfluidic systems-3 | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Governing Equations-1 | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Governing Equations-2 | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading lecture materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Liquid Flows | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Electrokinetic Effects-1 | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Electrokinetic Effects-2 | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Surface Tension | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Wettability, Capillary | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Transport of chemical Species | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Applications of microfluidic systems on energy systems | Reading lecture materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading lecture materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading lecture materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||