Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biomedical Applications of Mems Nems
Course Code: MME500
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

The objective of the course is to help students learn various biomedical applications of micro/nano electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS).

Course Content

Basics of MEMS/NEMS technologies, MEMS ultrasonic transducers for biomedical applications, Lab-on-chip (LOC) devices and microfluidics for biomedical applications and Applications of MEMS/NEMS technologies for minimally invasive medical procedures will be covered in this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Adem ÖZÇELİK
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To be able to understand basic principles of MEMS/NEMS devices
2.2. To be able to understand the in-vitro and in-vivo cell and tissue applications using MEMS/NEMS
3.3. To be able to select suitable MEMS/NEMS technologies for a given biomedical application
4.4. To be able to apply principles and capabilities of MEMS/NEMS technologies to biomedical problems and have strong research skill.
5.5. To be able to conduct literature search and present on a given topic.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Albert Folch, Introduction to BioMEMS, CRC Press, 2013
2.2. Marc J. Madou, From MEMS to Bio-MEMS and Bio-NEMS: Manufacturing Techniques and Applications, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2011.
3.3. Steven Saliterman, Fundamentals of BioMEMS and medical microdevices, Wiley Interscience, 2006.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basics of MEMS/NEMS technologies
Week 2 - Theoretical
Substrate and cell patterning
Week 3 - Theoretical
Microfluidics Fundamentals
Week 4 - Theoretical
Micromixers
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hydrogel microdevices and microstructures
Week 6 - Theoretical
Softlithography and its biomedical applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Molecular biology on-chip: Point of care diagnostics, problems with microfluidic sample preparation
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Molecular biology on-chip: Point of care diagnostics, problems with microfluidic sample preparation, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cell based chips for biotechnology: Cell sorting, cell trapping, microfluidic cell culture laboratories.
Week 10 - Theoretical
BioMEMS/NEMS for biology: cell-cell communication , developmental biology on-chip
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tissue microengineering
Week 12 - Theoretical
Implantable micro devices
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applications of MEMS/NEMS technologies for minimally invasive medical procedures
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cellular microinjection for therapeutic and research applications, MEMS/NEMS based biosensors
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
Assignment36018
Term Project1201030
Midterm Examination116218
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
3
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026