Analytical Chemistry|Biomedical Sciences|Biotechnology|General Engineering|Sensors and sensing

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES|LAB ON A CHIP|3D PRINTING|NANOTECHNOLOGY|MICROFABRICATION|ORGAN-ON-CHIP|D

The course teaches the necessary knowledge to consider microfluidic and micro-scale approaches for applications in biology and bioprocessing, and to understand...

Bio-microfluidics and Microsystems Engineering (BENG0042)

The course teaches the necessary knowledge to consider microfluidic and micro-scale approaches for applications in biology and bioprocessing, and to understand their potential for novel analytical approaches. The aims of the course are to provide the students with an in-depth understanding of microfluidic technology, microfabrication techniques, advanced fluid mechanics, detection methods (sensors), and applications of microfluidic devices. Expert lectures from industry (pending availability of industrialists) will provide in-depth understanding of exemplary, commercially available devices and their applications. Practical laboratory sessions will support a hands-on understanding of the topic.

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:

Design simple microfluidic devices which includes an assessment of materials and fabrication methods suitable for the design
	Analyse fluid flow in microfluidics
	Select appropriate detection methods for microfluidic devices
	Appraise existing microfluidic device designs and solutions for biology- and bioprocessing-related applications

Studying this module, you will focus on the professional firm with the aim of developing an operational understanding of the market position, structure and...

Managing Professional Practice in Construction (BCPM0007)

Studying this module, you will focus on the professional firm with the aim of developing an operational understanding of the market position, structure and culture.

The module will help you understand the human asset base of the professional firm and you will learn to address the issues of size and competitiveness in the market. Latterly, you will be afforded the opportunity to apply concepts and theories for establishing a market position in developing the management capacity of the firm, within particular markets.

Upon completion of the module, you will have:

Gained the ability to apply management principles to professional consultancies in practice
	Understood and interpreted the importance of expertise and human capital to the effectiveness and competitive position
	Acquired the ability to understand the problems of achieving coherence between performance a professional firm in current and for future conditions
The module delivery is via a mixture of discussion-led seminars, in advance of which you must have read from the required reading list, and guest speakers from industry.

The module themes are as follows:

Character and Structure of the Professional Firm
	Economic Cycles and Internal Systems
	Practice Management
	Managing Change and Systems Integration
	Managing People and Markets