BioMEMS & Microfluidics (lecture with integrated exercises)
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| Duration | 4 SWS |
| Term | Sommersemester 2025 |
| Dates | See TUMonline |
Description
We will cover basic concepts and applications of microfluidics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for biological applications. The course will bring together different aspects of electrodynamics, surface science, and fluid mechanics that describe the operation principles of micro- or nanofabricated lab-on-a-chip systems in life science applications. We will start by introducing the general physical concepts followed by application examples. In the following, we will introduce cell-based microfluidic systems and functional biohybrids. In this context, we will highlight selected techniques and models for on-chip neuroscience applications.
Teaching and learning methods
The module will comprise lectures (2SWS) and exercises (2SWS). The lectures will introduce the students to the concepts of BioMEMS and microfluidics. During the exercise, the students will solve and discuss related problems. This will help the students to achieve a deeper understanding of the topics and learn to apply the taught concepts to practical tasks. In combination, this will help the students to acquire the teaching goals, which are listed above.
Presence: 60 hrs
Self study: 90 hrs
Total workload: 150 hrs
Presence: 60 hrs
Self study: 90 hrs
Total workload: 150 hrs