Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
1	BENG559	MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES FOR HEALTHCARE	3+0+0	3	7,5	13.05.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Master's Degree
Department / Program	BIOENGINEERING
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	-Proposing a comprehensive overview on microfluidic device -Investigating the effect of paper and fabric based microfluidic devices on Point-of-Care testing -Recalling how to write a research grant application
Course Content	This course teaches the basics behavior of fluids in microsystems for healthcare, specifically focusing on the interaction of fundamental physical mechanisms and the design of microfluidic devices. It includes a fundamental of microfluidics, the latest micro-fabrication techniques, and application of microfluidic devices. Additionally, the course focuses on paper and fabric-based microfluidic devices, including their fabrication methods and applications. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to various recent research articles involving paper and fabric-based microfluidic devices for healthcare and biological fields.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Asist Prof.Dr. Mikail Temirel
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources

Course Slides, and related articles

Course Notes

Introduction to Microfluidics
Microfluidic Device Fabrication and Materials
Fluid Dynamics and Flow Control in Microfluidic Systems
Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices and Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies
Applications of Microfluidics for Drug Delivery Systems_Cancer Detection
Commercialization of Microfluidic Devices
Project Proposal presentation/first
Fall Break
Week of Active Learning
Introduction to Paper Microfluidics
Materials and Fabrication Techniques for Paper-Based Devices
Fluid Control and Detection Mechanisms in Paper Microfluidics
Applications of Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices in Healthcare
Design, Testing, and Commercialization of Paper Microfluidic Devices

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria

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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi	14	4	56
Tartışma	14	1	14
Grup Projesi	1	10	10
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi	14	3	42
Sunum	14	1	14
Proje	1	20	20
Okuma	14	2	28
Rapor	1	20	20
Ders dışı çalışma	6	1	6
Derse Devam	14	1	14
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 224

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Describe the fundamental of microfluidic devices and type of microfluidic systems including materials and fabrication techniques
2	Discuss the paper and fabric-based microfluidic devices
3	Examine the electronic and AI integration in microfluidic devices
4	Compose a research grant with a comprehensive literature review

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to Microfluidics
2	Microfluidic Device Fabrication and Materials
3	Microfluidic Device Fabrication and Materials
4	Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices and Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies
5	Applications of Microfluidics for Drug Delivery Systems_Cancer Detection
6	Commercialization of Microfluidic Devices
7	Project Proposal presentation/first
8	Fall Break
9	Introduction to Paper Microfluidics
10	Materials and Fabrication Techniques for Paper-Based Devices
11	Fluid Control and Detection Mechanisms in Paper Microfluidics
12	Applications of Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices in Healthcare
13	Design, Testing, and Commercialization of Paper Microfluidic Devices
14	Project presentation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	P1	P2	P3	P4	P5	P6	P7	P8	P9	P10	P11	P12
C1	5	1	3	2	2	4	1	2	1	2	4	5
C2	5	1	3	2	2	4	1	2	1	2	4	5
C3	5	1	3	2	2	4	1	2	1	5	4	5
C4	2	1	1	5	5	5	1	2	1	3	2	5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

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