MECHENG 6515
Transcript Abbreviation:
Micro Nanofluidics
Course Description:
Principles of incompressible fluid mechanics & electrokinetic phenomena at the micro & nanoscale; biomedical applications with a laboratory illustrating fabrication techniques & experimental methods. Undergrad students encouraged to seek permission.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in BiomedE 5663.
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: 3503 or 3504 (504) or equiv, or Grad standing in Engineering, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 715 or BiomedE 5663.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be able to derive the fundamental equations of fluid flow in micro-/nanofluidic systems for pressure driven flow
Be able to derive the fundamental equations of fluid flow in micro-/nanofluidic systems for electrokinetic flow
Be able to explain the effects of shear forces on biomolecules and derive equations that provide amount of shear on biomolecules in flow systems
Be able to explain the use of micro-/nanofluidic systems for biochemical analysis systems
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition of a fluid Stress in a fluid Internal viscous flow | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fluid slip Mass transfer fundamentals | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrostatics Electrolyte solutions Electric double layer | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basics of biophysical chemistry Types of biomolecules and biomolecular structure, esp. DNA and proteins | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Diagnostics of biofluids | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrokinetic phenomena (electroosmosis, electromigration, electrophoresis) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to microfabrication, advanced fabrication, and nanofabrication methods | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Experimental techniques for nanochannel flows (capillary filling, pressure filling, device packaging) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Flow characterization in microchannels and nanochannels (I-V measurements, fluorescence) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 20% |
| Mid-term examinations | 30% |
| Laboratory reports | 20% |
| Final examination | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Essential of micro and nanofluidics with applications 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)
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