Introduction




 

This course introduces basic concepts of biological transport phenomena in biosystems and helps the design of biosensors, microfluidic devices, and organ-on-chips for medical and biotechnological applications. This course also covers several topics of fluid mechanics, mass transport, and biochemical interactions, with engineering concepts motivated by specific biological or medical problems.

 

  ** Course Requirements

The detailed learning materials are available from KLMS (https://klms.kaist.ac.kr).

• Regular participation in classes is expected. All registered students are required to join the class by 5 minutes before the class.

• Notice of excused absences (certified illness, COVID symptoms, family emergency, work emergency, et al.) must be given to the instructor or TA directly before the class sessions or exams (via e-mail) except in case of emergency.

• Late arrival/early departure without permission is equivalent to one absence.

•To submit homework, only scanned copies (or photos) of handwritten form (with the exception of Excel graphs) are acceptable for submission.