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This course will introduce fundamental physical and chemical principles involved in unique microscale phenomena. Topics to be covered include issues associated with being in micrometers in science and engineering, fluid mechanics in micro systems, diffusion, surface tension, surfactants, and interfacial forces, Interfacial hydrodynamics, Mechanical properties of materials in microscale. Students will learn about applications, enabled by the discussed principles. Required Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Recommended Pre-Requisites: heat transfer. Suggested: advanced knowledge of fluid mechanics plus knowledge of cell and tissue engineering.