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| MECA0009-1 | Micromechanics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Tristan Gilet |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Course contents :
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| This course is an introduction to the microscopic world and to microtechnologies.
Course content: Materials in microtechnologies (silicon-based, polymers and resists, hydrogels, etc.). Review of elasticity, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetism and electronics with an emphasis on microsystems. Microfabrication techniques (deposition, etching, lithography, bonding, molding, bulk micromachining, self-assembly, packaging, microscopy). Modeling: lumped elements and multiphysic simulations. Sensors and actuators, tweezers. Introduction to microfluidics. Biomimicry. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of this course, the student will have a good overview of microtechnologies. He/She will get a good intuition of microscale physics. He/She will be able to use the strong theoretical bases for developing applications (incl. the design of MEMS).
Thanks to the case studies (group work), he/she will benefit from the background and potential of other students.
In the course project, he/she will develop critical thinking and creativity. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Pre-requisites: Elementary physics, mechanics and chemistry(e.g. PHYS2020, PHYS2021, PHYS2022, CHIM0603, MECA0001, MECA0011, SYST0002)
Co-requisites: Microfluidique (MECA0008) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course is organized according to the 30+30 scheme (30h theory + 30h practice).
Theory and applications are covered in 14 lectures (2h each). The 15th lecture will be a review-sesssion.
Six recitations (2h each) will be given over the semester. Small groups of students will work together at solving case studies. For each recitation, a written report (individual) will be required (and graded).
Each student will have to work on a course project (individual). The project will be presented in class at the end of the semester. A written report is also asked. The student can choose the topics in a list, or bring his/her own idea (to be approved then by the professor). The professor will always give a starting point to the project (e.g. by providing a recent publication on the topic). |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The course is not based on a unique textbook. It is more a synthesis of many textbooks and recent publications.
At the end of each class, several reading suggestions will be given. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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- 6 case studies: Written report (individual) for each of them, due the next class. Weight: 12%
- Course project: Presented to the class on the last day. Written report due the same day. Weight: 36%
- Oral exam (june/september) on everything covered in class (theory + practice). Weight: 52%
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course is given in the spring, on Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm, in room +0/433 (B52).
An electronic version of the course notes and slides will be available on the website "MyULg" (ULg student identification required). |
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Contacts :
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| Tristan Gilet
Assistant professor
Office: B52 - 0/423
Tel: +32 (0) 4 366 9166
Email: Tristan.Gilet@ulg.ac.be
Julien Lemaire
Teaching assistant
Office: B52 - 0/424
Tel: +32 (0) 4 366 9274
Email: Julien.Lemaire@ulg.ac.be |
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