Module Details

Module Code: ZLAB C1101
Module Title: Laboratory Science
Title: Laboratory Science
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Jim Nolan
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with a good knowledge of working in a laboratory setting and the importance of GLP, within same.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand some important Safety and GLP concepts.
LO2 Use safety equipment for storage, handling and personal protection using personal protection equipment
LO3 Perform techniques for efficient performance in a laboratory.
LO4 Prepare common bench solutions understanding the importance of precision/accuracy in th epreparation of same
LO5 Operate basic analytical instruments with an emphasis on operation and accuracy
LO6 Identify hazards associated with the laboratory environment.
LO7 Organise a variety of functions associated with a modern laboratory.
LO8 Having obtained good basic laboratory skills moving forward to years,2,3,4 of their programme
LO9 Have a basic understanding of the importance of the factors involved in Laboratory organisation design and control
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Good laboratory practice
Safety statement, Safety Health & Welfare Act. Accident prevention, safety rules, hazard symbols, risk phrase, safety phrase, MSDS. Safety inspection. Hazards of using glass. Electrical hazards. Fuse and cabling rating. Earthing.
First Aid
Treatment of thermal burns, chemical burns, eye damage, wounds, fractures, shock, swallowed poisons and inhaled poisons. Checking for shock. Controlling bleeding. Bandaging. Recovery position. AR and CPR. Contents of first aid cabinet. Emergency equipment and procedures. Accidents reports.
Fire
Fire prevention, explosions, fire door, flash point, ignition temperature, explosive limits and flammability range, classes of fires and appropriate extinguishers, fire notice, duties of a person discovering a fire, checking fire extinguishers. Fire safety checklist.
Chemicals and labware
Chemical labelling. Purity of reagents. Terms used to express concentration: %w/w, %w/v, %v/v, ppm and M. Chemical hazards. Threshold limit value: TWA, STEL and ceiling. Design and properties of general laboratory ware. Properties of glass. Properties of some compressed gases.
Laboratory techniques
Operation, use and maintenance of: balances; pH meters; filling, dispensing, heating and agitating devices; quickfit apparatus; filtration equipment. Care and operation of cylinder regulators. Measurement uncertainty. Precision, accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility, replicate.
Laboratory organisation and design
Stock control procedures for chemicals and equipment. Storage, waste disposal. Filing and use of reports, manuals, catalogues, technical literature and stores documents. Lighting, heating and ventilating the laboratory. Services. Suitable materials for floors, walls, work tops, sinks and fume hoods. Chemical store plan.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Log Book
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact Practical class 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00 60
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00 60
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Luxon, SG. (1993), Hazards in the Chemical Laboratory, RIC.
  • Hawkins, MD. (1988), Safety and Laboratory Practice, Cassell.
  • Dean J, Jones AM, Reed R, et al. (2011), Practical skills in Chemistry, Prentice-Hall.
  • Clarke, BP. (1981), Safety and Laboratory Practice, Van Nostrand.
  • Irish Red Cross/ Order of Malta. First Aid Manual 8th Edition.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: