MEC4425 Micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4425 Micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2024. It needs MEC3455, MEC3451 and MEC3453.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for MEC4425. This is its 2024 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before MEC4425
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC4425
No unit lists MEC4425 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or 120 points of engineering study and TRC2200, TRC3200
Overview
Introducing micro and nano-technology in the design of next-generation microelectromechanical systems, microfluidic devices and biomedical applications. Basic concepts and physics of small-scale systems are covered. Topics include: scaling effects, nanofabrication techniques, continuum mechanical theories, low Reynolds number flows, capillary effects and interfacial flows, flows in channels of arbitrary dimensions, convective-diffusive mass transport, electro hydrodynamics including classical double layer theory, electrophoresis, electro-osmosis, dielectric polarisation and dielectrophoresis. The course also focuses on device applications, specifically MEMS sensors and actuators and lab-on-chip devices, through hands-on laboratory sessions (held at Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication).
Offerings in 2024
The 2024 handbook lists no offerings for MEC4425.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Exposure to the emerging fields of micro and nano technology, particularly for biomedical engineering
- 2
Thorough understanding of the physical behaviour of solids and fluids at the micron and nanometer length scales through continuum and molecular theories
- 3
An understanding of the difficulties in fabrication, manipulation, and imaging of components at the micro scale and beyond
- 4
An appreciation of the various fluid transport mechanisms in micro/nano channels or devices and physical interaction mechanisms in solids at the micro/nano scale
- 5
Knowledge in the design of micro/nano-electro-mechanical-systems and micro/nano-fluidic devices for various bio-applications To develop the ability to:
- 6
Construct models of micro/nano components and systems
- 7
Solve the fundamental equations of motion governing the dynamics of such systems analytically, semi-analytically or using numerical techniques to understand their behaviour for prediction and design
- 8
Apply the knowledge provided in the course for the design of practical micro/nano devices
- 9
Know where and how to continue learning on advanced and/or new topics in micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics.
Workload and teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
MEC4425 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4425?
You need MEC3455, MEC3451 and MEC3453 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is MEC4425 offered?
MEC4425 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
How much work is MEC4425?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include MEC4425?
MEC4425 is part of Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.