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ELEC6204 2025-26
Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip
This module teaches the basics of the behaviour of fluids in microsystems, specifically focussing on the interaction of fundamental physical mechanisms and the design of microfluidic devices. It also reviews and analyses the state of the art in applied microfluidics such as Laboratory-on-a-Chip technology.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a fluidic sensor. -
ELEC6203 2030-31
Microsensor Technologies
This module presents a broad overview of microsensor technologies, including the basic principles of measurement systems and the scaling effects arising from system miniaturisation. The practical component, assessed by a Lab Report, involves the design and construction of an interface circuit and subsequent characterisation of the performance of a microsensor. ELEC6203 is a prerequisite for ELEC6208 Bio/Micro/Nano Systems. Note that microfabrication techniques are covered in detail in ELEC6201 Microfabrication.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a MEMS sensor. -
ELEC6203 2028-29
Microsensor Technologies
This module presents a broad overview of microsensor technologies, including the basic principles of measurement systems and the scaling effects arising from system miniaturisation. The practical component, assessed by a Lab Report, involves the design and construction of an interface circuit and subsequent characterisation of the performance of a microsensor. ELEC6203 is a prerequisite for ELEC6208 Bio/Micro/Nano Systems. Note that microfabrication techniques are covered in detail in ELEC6201 Microfabrication.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a MEMS sensor. -
ELEC6203 2027-28
Microsensor Technologies
This module presents a broad overview of microsensor technologies, including the basic principles of measurement systems and the scaling effects arising from system miniaturisation. The practical component, assessed by a Lab Report, involves the design and construction of an interface circuit and subsequent characterisation of the performance of a microsensor. ELEC6203 is a prerequisite for ELEC6208 Bio/Micro/Nano Systems. Note that microfabrication techniques are covered in detail in ELEC6201 Microfabrication.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a MEMS sensor. -
ELEC6203 2029-30
Microsensor Technologies
This module presents a broad overview of microsensor technologies, including the basic principles of measurement systems and the scaling effects arising from system miniaturisation. The practical component, assessed by a Lab Report, involves the design and construction of an interface circuit and subsequent characterisation of the performance of a microsensor. ELEC6203 is a prerequisite for ELEC6208 Bio/Micro/Nano Systems. Note that microfabrication techniques are covered in detail in ELEC6201 Microfabrication.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a MEMS sensor. -
ELEC6203 2025-26
Microsensor Technologies
This module presents a broad overview of microsensor technologies, including the basic principles of measurement systems and the scaling effects arising from system miniaturisation. The practical component, assessed by a Lab Report, involves the design and construction of an interface circuit and subsequent characterisation of the performance of a microsensor. ELEC6203 is a prerequisite for ELEC6208 Bio/Micro/Nano Systems. Note that microfabrication techniques are covered in detail in ELEC6201 Microfabrication.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a MEMS sensor. -
ELEC6203 2026-27
Microsensor Technologies
This module presents a broad overview of microsensor technologies, including the basic principles of measurement systems and the scaling effects arising from system miniaturisation. The practical component, assessed by a Lab Report, involves the design and construction of an interface circuit and subsequent characterisation of the performance of a microsensor. ELEC6203 is a prerequisite for ELEC6208 Bio/Micro/Nano Systems. Note that microfabrication techniques are covered in detail in ELEC6201 Microfabrication.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a MEMS sensor. -
ELEC6203 2031-32
Microsensor Technologies
This module presents a broad overview of microsensor technologies, including the basic principles of measurement systems and the scaling effects arising from system miniaturisation. The practical component, assessed by a Lab Report, involves the design and construction of an interface circuit and subsequent characterisation of the performance of a microsensor. ELEC6203 is a prerequisite for ELEC6208 Bio/Micro/Nano Systems. Note that microfabrication techniques are covered in detail in ELEC6201 Microfabrication.
The module uses COMSOL Multiphysics, a specialist finite element analysis tool, to model a MEMS sensor. -
SESG6044 2025-26
Microstructural and Surface Characterisation
This module on microstructural analysis and surface characterisation of materials and components considers Surface Profilometry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical microscopy, diffraction techniques, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX), and a range of other techniques. For each technique, the aspects covered include: relevant theoretical background, sample preparation, equipment capabilities and limitation of the techniques.
Examples of usage are drawn mainly from materials used in aerospace, automotive and marine industries. As part of the module either a laboratory involving hands on use of the SEM and/or TEM can be taken or, alternatively, a coursework on the interpretation of microstructural analysis and surface characterisation from literature can be elected. -
SESG6044 2030-31
Microstructural and Surface Characterisation
Understanding the internal structure of materials is essential for explaining why engineering components succeed or fail. This module introduces the advanced experimental techniques that engineers use to investigate material microstructures, surfaces and defects, providing the evidence needed to support materials development, quality assurance and failure analysis.
You will explore a range of characterisation methods, including optical microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, diffraction techniques, surface profilometry and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. Through laboratory work or literature-based analysis, you will develop practical skills in interpreting microstructural and surface data while gaining an appreciation of the capabilities and limitations of each technique. Throughout the module, you will strengthen your ability to relate microscopic observations to engineering performance using examples from aerospace, automotive and marine applications.
By the end of the module, you will be able to select and interpret appropriate characterisation techniques for engineering materials, providing an essential skill set for materials engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and engineering research.