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Experimental Microfluidics: A Short Course
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Abstract
The course introduces the fundamentals of microfluidic technology and explores various applications in microbiology and chemistry through hands-on experience and live demonstrations.
Objective
Familiarization with the basics of microfluidics and with some applications of this technology in microbiology and chemistry.
Content
The course covers the physics of fluid transport at small scales and the principles of microfluidic device design and fabrication. It also provides examples of microfluidic studies in areas such as chemistry, optofluidics, microbial growth, motility, chemotaxis, and microbial interactions. It includes practical training on setting up a typical microfluidic experiment, along with flow visualization, image acquisition, and data analysis. The course will be held from June 16 to June 20, 2025, at ETH Hönggerberg in the HIF building. Mornings will be dedicated to in-class lectures, while afternoons (Monday through Thursday) will focus on hands-on experience, live demonstrations, 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
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Experimental Microfluidics: A Short Course
This year, the course will take place from June 16 to 20 at ETH Hönggerberg in the HIF building (block course). The lecturers will communicate the exact lecture times.
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No time listed | 24 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Wahlfächer (Den Studierenden steht das gesamte Lehrangebot der ETHZ und der Universität Zürich zur individuellen Auswahl offen.)
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Doktorat Bau, Umwelt und Geomatik (Mehr Informationen unter: )
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Vertiefung Fachwissen (Den Doktorierenden D-BAUG steht (neben den unten aufgelisteten Kursen) das gesamte fachspezifische Lehrangebot der ETHZ und der Universität Zürich zur individuellen Auswahl offen, sofern es ein Angebot aus den speziell für Doktorierende konzipierten Lehrveranstaltungen oder regulären Lehrveranstaltungen des Master-Studiums oder des dritten Jahres des Bachelor-Studiums ist.)
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