ENGG 199.22 - Fluids at the Microscale

This course covers the science and technology of fluids at the microscale, with an emphasis on experimental methods and integrated device design. It begins by introducing fluid behavior unique to microscale systems and strategies for fluidic control. Building on these fundamentals, the course explores techniques for manipulating and analyzing molecules and cells in microscale fluidic environments, commonly referred to as lab-on-a-chip technology. The course is structured as approximately 50% lectures and 50% laboratory sessions, with weekly labs emphasizing experimental design, quantitative analysis, and practical device operation. The course culminates in a final project in which students design, fabricate, and experimentally validate a lab-on-a-chip device addressing a selected analytical or biological application.

PHYS 13, PHYS 14, CHEM 5, and ENGS 20; or equivalents, or instructor permission