Time Schedule:
Amy Shen
M E 599
Seattle Campus
Written report required. Prerequisite: permission of department Chairperson. Offered: AWSpS.
Class description
The aim of this course is to illuminate and explore microfluidics as an interdisciplinary research area, with an emphasis on emerging microfluidics disciplines, including novel materials synthesis, bio-microtechnology and nanotechnology.
Student learning goals
1. Fundamental aspects of fluid mechanics and flow transport mechanisms at small length scales.
2. Capillary-driven, pressure-driven, and electrokinetic based microfluidics.
3. Droplet based microfluidics, complex fluids flow in microfluidics.
4. Microfabrication techniques.
5. Micro-mixing and micro-pumping systems.
6. Cells in microfluidics.
General method of instruction
This course will combine traditional lectures and multimedia presentations.
Recommended preparation
Background:
Basic Fluid Mechanics Calculus: differentiation and integration General physics and chemistry
Useful reference books:
1. Introduction to Microfluidics by Tabeling, Oxford 2. Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics by Nam-Trung Nguyen and Steve Wereley 3. Microdrops and digital microfluidics by Jean Berthier 4. The Structure and Rheology of Complex Fluids by R. Larson 5. Transport phenomena by Bird, Stewart and Lightfoot
Class assignments and grading
Homework (typically 4-5 problems) will be assigned bi-weekly. Completed assignments are to be turned in at the start of the class on the due date. Late assignments will be given half-credit.
Grading system:
Homework 30% Midterm exam 30% Course project 40%
