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Experimental Microfluidics: A Short Course
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Abstract
The course teaches the basics of microfluidic technology and samples a range of applications in microbiology and chemistry, all through hands-on experience and live demos.
Objective
Familiarization with the basics of microfluidics and with some applications of this technology in microbiology and chemistry.
Content
Physics of fluid transport at small scales, microfluidic devices design and fabrication concepts, examples of microfluidics studies of chemistry, optofluidic, microbial growth, motility, chemotaxis and interactions among microbes. Practical set-up of a typical microfluidic experiment, flow visualization, image acquisition and analysis. The course takes place in the week of June 17-21, 2024. The mornings are dedicated to in-class lectures, while the afternoons (Mon to Thu) are dedicated to hands-on experience, live demos and a group activity.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script and papers shared by the instructors.
Literature
Introduction to Microfluidics, Patrick Tabeling, Oxford University Press, 2005
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 16
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Experimental Microfluidics: A Short Course
This year the course will take place in the week June 17-21, 2024 (block course). Exact lecture times will be communicated by the lecturers.
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24 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Electives (The entire course programs of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich are open to the students to individual selection.)
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Doctorate Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (More Information at: )
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Subject Specialisation (In addition to the courses listed below, D-BAUG doctoral students are free to choose from the entire range of subject-specific courses offered by ETHZ and the University of Zurich, provided that it is an offering specifically designed for doctoral students or a course of the regular Master’s program or of the third year Bachelor’s program.)
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