BME P881200 –Fundamentals, Characterizations and Applications of Microscale Fluids

Course Syllabus

Spring 2012

Class Meeting Time and Location

1:10am-4:00pm Friday

BME P881200

BME 5730

Course Credit and Work Expectations:

This course is worth three credit hours. As such, the work expectations outside the classroom are approximately 9 hours per week on average throughout the semester.

Course Instructor:

Instructor:
Office:
E-mail:
Phone: / Prof. Han-Sheng Chuang (莊漢聲)
BME 5731B

63433

Grading Assistant

TBD

Office: TBD

e-mail: TBD

Office Hours:

Wed.1:30pm-3:30pm, BME 5731B

Reference Books:

Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics (N.T. Nguyen and S.T. Wereley, 2nd edition)

Course WWW Page:

Course Goals:

Fluid is a critical element in biomedical engineering. Considering the typical dimension in the field, fully understanding of the physics behind various microfluidic phenomena is essential. In this course, we will start with fundamental physics of microfluidics and then progressively extend to all other relevant topics, such as microfabrications, flow controls, flow measurements and life science.

.Prerequisites:

Fluid Mechanics or Physics.

Computer Skill:

Knowledge of some programming languages or simulation packages would be helpful but not necessary.

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is figured into the calculation of the course grade. The instructors reserve the right not to repeat instruction on topics that were addressed in class. If the instructor is late, students should wait 15 minutes before leaving.

Honesty Policy:

The University Code of Honor is in effect for all students.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned on an approximately bi-weekly basis and generally will be collected in class. Collaboration on homework is limited to general discussion of the problems and approaches. Students should turn in their own work on time.

Grading Policy:

Course grades will be determined as follows:

Homework: 40%

Mid-term Exam 30%

Final Exam 30%

Course grades will be determined using the following scale:

90-100A

80-89at least a B

70-79at least a C

60-69at least a D

0-59F

Final grade cutoffs may be adjusted lower by the instructor based on the overall class performance but will not be raised.

Approximate Schedule

Lecture / Date / Subject
1 / 2/24 / Introduction and History
2, 3 / 3/2, 3/9 / Fluid MechanicsTheory I, II
4 / 3/16 / Fluid Mechanics Theory III
5 / 3/23 / Diffusion, Mixing, and Separation in Microsystems
6 / 3/30 / Heat Transfers in Microfluidics
7 / 4/6 / Microflduics-Related Microfabrications
8 / 4/13 / Digital Microfluidics
4/20 / Mid-term Exam
9 / 4/27 / Droplet Manipulation
10 / 5/4 / Experimental Flow Characterization
11, 12 / 5/11, 5/18 / Microfluidics for External Flow Control
13, 14 / 5/25, 6/1 / Microfluidics for Internal Flow Control
15, 16 / 6/8, 6/15 / Microfluidics for Lifescience and Chemistry
6/22 / Final Exam

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