BIOMEDE 5663
Transcript Abbreviation:
Micro Nanofluidics
Course Description:
Principles of incompressible fluid mechanics and electrokinetic phenomena at the micro and nanoscale; biomedical applications with a laboratory illustrating fabrication techniques and experimental methods.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in MechEng 6515.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: MechEng 3503 or equiv, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 763 or MechEng 715.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Derive the fundamental equations of fluid flow in micro-/nanofluidic systems for pressure driven flow
Derive the fundamental equations of fluid flow in micro-/nanofluidic systems for electrokinetic flow
Explain the effects of shear forces on biomolecules and derive equation that provide the amount of shear on biomolecules in flow systems
Explain the use of micro/nanofluidic systems for biochemical analysis systems
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition of a fluid Stress in a fluid Internal viscous flow | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fluid slip Mass transfer fundamentals | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrostatics Electrolyte solutions Electrical double layer | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basics of biophysical chemistry Types of biomolecules and biomolecular structure, esp. DNA and proteins | 5.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Diagnostics of biofluids | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrokinetic phenomena: electroosmosis and electrophoresis | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to microfabrication, advanced fabrication, and nanofabrication methods | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Experimental techniques for nanochannels flows (capillary filling, pressure filling, device packaging) | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Flow characterization in microchannels and nanochannels (I-V measurements, fluorescence) | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homeworks | 20% |
| Midterm exams | 30% |
| Final exam | 30% |
| Lab reports | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials of Micro and Nanofluidics with Application to the Biochemical Sciences | A.T. Conlisk |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
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