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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Microfluidics
Module Code	PS408
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jens Ducree Semester 2: Jens Ducree Autumn: Jens Ducree
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The course starts out with the basic framework of hydrodynamics in microsystems, i.e. surface to volume ratios, Navier-Stokes equation of motion, types of flow, laminarity, transport phenomena, surface tension, capillary force, wetting, heat transfer, adsorption, phase transitions and electrokinetics.In the next part, the technological implementation of flow control, i.e. pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects will we discussed and microfabrication methods will be outlined. The latter part of the course will cover microfluidics-enabled technologies such as sensors, ink-jet technology, liquid handling, microarrays, microreactors, analytical chips and particle-laden fluids.

Learning Outcomes

1. - understand the fundamentals of microfludiics
2. - understand the specific effects arising from liquids microconfined environments
3. - understand engineering principles of microfluidic systems
4. - identify microfluidic effects as key enablers for various applications
5. - lay out simple microfluidic systems

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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