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BB2530 Micro and Nanotechnologies for Biotechnology 6.0 credits

Mikro och nanoteknologier inom bioteknologi

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

  • Subject area

    Biotechnology

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Spring 13 for programme students

  • Periods

    Spring 13 P4 (6.0 credits)

  • Application code

    60934

  • Start date

    2013 week: 12

  • End date

    2013 week: 21

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    AlbaNova

  • Number of lectures

    20 (preliminary)

  • Number of exercises

    2 (preliminary)

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    Min. 7

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places.

  • Schedule

    Schedule (new window)

  • Course responsible

    Aman Russom <aman@kth.se>

  • Target group

    TMBIM study year 1, CBIOT (MBI)

  • Part of programme

Spring 14 for programme students

  • Periods

    Spring 14 P4 (6.0 credits)

  • Application code

    60048

  • Start date

    2014 week: 13

  • End date

    2014 week: 23

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    AlbaNova

  • Number of lectures

    20 (preliminary)

  • Number of exercises

    2 (preliminary)

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    Min. 7

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places.

  • Course responsible

    Aman Russom <aman@kth.se>

  • Target group

    TMBIM study year 1, CBIOT (MBI)

  • Part of programme

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to give a broad introduction to the interdisciplinary field of micro- and nanotechnology and will highlight basic concepts of microfluidics with emphasis on “Lab-on-a-chip” systems for biological applications.

After the course, you will be able to:

  • describe the concept of “Lab-on-a-chip”
  • describe the main microfabrication technologies used to microfabricate microchips and chose the appropriate material and design of micro- and nanostructures for a given biological problem
  • explain potential and limits of microfluidics and suggest strategies to handle challenges.
  • participate in scientific discussions regarding the usefulness of micro-and nanotechnology for a given biological problem.
  • identify possible new application areas for micro-and nanotechnology as well as identify future trends in this field.

Course main content

The course is focused on the use of micro- and nanotechnologies in biotechnology and biomedical research. The lectures will include an introduction to microfluidics and microfabrication technology as well as latest developments in application areas such as nucleic acid and cell manipulation using cutting-edge microfluidic technologies. During the course, an opportunity will be given to take part in laboratory exercises and one test exam.

Eligibility

At least 150 credits from grades 1, 2 and 3 of which at least 100 credits from years 1 and 2, and bachelor's work must be completed.  The 150 credits should include a minimum of 20 credits within the fields of Mathematics, Numerical Analysis and Computer Sciences, 5 of these must be within the fields of Numerical Analysis and Computer Sciences, 20 credits of Chemistry, possibly including courses in Chemical Measuring Techniques and 20 credits of Biotechnology or Molecular Biology.

Literature

Föreläsnings material och vetenskapliga artiklar.

Lecture notes, selected research articles and review papers.

Examination

  • LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • TEN2 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Offered by

BIO/Biotechnology

Examiner

Aman Russom <aman@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 12.
Examination information valid from: Spring 12.