Lab-on-a-Chip (Bachelor of Engineering in Nanotechnology)
2018/2019
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge obtained from the modules Statistical Mechanics, Introduction to Mechanics and Thermodynamics, and basic knowledge in Chemistry and Optics.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
• Must have a basic understanding of the overall design of
Lab-on-a-Chip devices and fabrication approaches required to
construct them.
• Must have knowledge of the major types of sensors used in
Lab-on-a-Chip devices and their functioning, including
electrochemical, mechanical and optical sensors.
• Must have knowledge of the basic fluid mechanics.
• Must have knowledge of basic phenomena involved in Lab-on-a-Chip
de-vices including fluid behavior, diffusion, electrokinetics, as
well as specif-ic aspects of flow on nanoscale.
Skills
• Must be able to select and apply a suitable sensor for a
Lab-on-Chip device and analyze the data obtained
• Must be able to solve analytically simple problems in fluid
mechanics and microfluidics.
• Must be able to perform modelling of simple Lab-on-Chip devices
using COMSOL Multiphysics.
• Must be able to suggest and apply basic fabrication approaches
for Lab-on-Chip devices
Competences
• Must demonstrate good knowledge of basic fluid mechanics and
be able to apply them to real-world problems.
• Must be able to model flow and diffusion in simple Lab-on-a-Chip
devices using COMSOL multiphysics.
• Must be able to design a simple Lab-on-a-Chip device, analyze its
performance and select suitable fabrication strategy
Type of instruction
Lectures and practical exercises.
Extent and expected workload
This is a 5 ECTS course module and the work load is
expected to be 150 hours for the student.
Exam
Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam
- Besides the evaluation criteria stated in the Joint programme regulations, the grade requires completing modeling and laboratory assignments.
Exams
| Name of exam | Lab-on-a-chip (DINA) |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/Studieadministration/ |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Lab-on-a-chip (Bachelor of Engineering in Nanotechnology) |
| Module code | F-NAN-B6-4D |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Mathematics, Physics and Nanotechnology |
| Department | Department of Mathematical Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Science |
