Design of Bio-MEMS Systems

The goal of this course is to give the fundamentals for the design and fabrication of miniaturized system dedicated to life sciences, the so-called BioMEMS. By the end of the course, the student must be able to relate to the different scientific disciplines that encompass the BioMEMS field. The student should be able to identify tools required to fabricate BioMEMS devices using both traditional silicon microfabrication methodologies as well as the use of “soft” lithographic processes. They should illustrate applications of BioMEMS examples. They should be able to design devices for specifics applications and to choose a suitable physical mechanism to implement a function in key application areas within screening, diagnostics, monitoring, and therapy. He should be able to appraise the differences between a BioMEMS system and standard laboratory instruments performing similar tasks. Finally, the student should be able to combine knowledge from a new scientific discipline with that of its academic background. This will develop the skills required to master an interdisciplinary field and to construct the knowledge base required for subsequent specializations.

Targetted Skills: 31(311/313), 32(321/323), 34(342), 42(421), 146(1461), 1110(11103/11104)