BMEG 547 - BioMEMS

3 Credit(s)

This course will introduce to students the fundamentals of BioMEMS, the application of MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) for biological applications. The topics include microfabrication, microfluids, biosensors, actuators, micro/nano drug delivery systems, micro total analysis systems and lab-on-a-chip devices, and detection and measurement systems. The main focus is to understand the fundamental challenges and limitations involved in designing and fabricating various BioMEMS and BioNEMS devices.