Nanofabrication and Microfluidics

Course aim

To provide students with an understanding of top-down methods used in nanotechnology, and the fabrication and operating principles of microfluidic devices

Course content

The top-down approach to creating devices with nanometre dimensions. Microelectronic fabrication techniques. Electronic, optoelectronic, photonic, microelectromechanical and other devices. Sensors and actuators. Microfluidic devices, including principles of flow in microscopic channels. Fabrication methods and applications for microfluidics.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
NASC 2008	Nano and Biomaterials
PHYS 2002	Physics of Materials and Technology

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, In Class assessment: 6x reports on practical classes

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.