Information Package / Course Catalogue
Microfluidics
Course Code: MME506
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Help students to learn the concept of microfluidics and its applications in lab-on-a-chip systems

Course Content

Introduction to microfluidics, fabrication methods for microfluidics, applications of microfluidics in lab-on-a-chip systems, microfluidic sample preparation and detection, organ-on-a-chip, and unconventional microfluidics will be covered in this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Adem ÖZÇELİK
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To be able understand the fundamentals of microfluidics technology and apply it towards the manipulation and analysis of biological cells and biomolecules on biochips.
2.2. To be able to design a microfluidic LOC system to solve a real-world diagnostics problem.
3.3. To be able to describe the steps in constructing a microsystem (design, fabrication) for biological sample preparation and analysis.
4.4. To be able to recognize the benefits of using microfluidics
5.5. To be able to conduct literature search and present on a given topic.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Patrick Tabeling, Introduction to Microfluidics, Oxford University Press, 2010.
2.2. Henrik Bruus, Theoretical microfluidics, Oxford University, 2007.
3.3. Nam-Trung Nguyen, Steven T. Wereley, Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics, Artec House, 2002.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of microfluidics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Theory of microfluidics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Microfluidic transport
Week 4 - Theoretical
Fabrication and material selection for microfluidics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Microfluidic sample preparation and analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Microfluidic cell culture
Week 7 - Theoretical
Lab-on-a-chip applications
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Lab-on-a-chip applications, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Organ-on-a-chip applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Digital microfluidics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Paper based microfluidics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Applications of acoustics in microfluidics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applications of magnetic/optic/electric field in microfluidics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Flexible microfluidic electronics and Flexible microfluidic force sensor for tactile feedback, Microfluidic-based soft robotics
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%50
Assignment3%10
Project1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment73342
Individual Work71221
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
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4
5
4
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4
OÇ-3
5
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OÇ-4
4
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4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
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4
5
5
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4
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026