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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Total Workload: 24

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

Hydrodynamics in microsystems
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.

Hydrodynamics in microsystems
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.

Flow control
In the next part, the technological implementation of flow control, i.e. pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects will be discussed and microfabrication methods will be outlined.

Flow control
In the next part, the technological implementation of flow control, i.e. pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects will be discussed and microfabrication methods will be outlined.

Technological applications
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.

Technological applications
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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
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