1.1 Introduction
In this section, Development of Microfluidic Devices for Rapid Pathogen Detection in Drinking Water Supplies is discussed, with relevant and recent citations. As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the aim and objectives of the study. Others are significance of the study, scope of work, research hypothesis and questions, limitation of the study and definition of terms.
1.4 Aim and Objectives of the Study
The central objective of this research is to develop Microfluidic Devices for Rapid Pathogen Detection in Drinking Water Supplies. The study is guided by the following objectives:
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