Module Details
Module Code: |
ZLAB C1101 |
Module Title:
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Laboratory Science
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Title:
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Laboratory Science
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Jim Nolan
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Module Description: |
To provide students with a good knowledge of working in a laboratory setting and the importance of GLP, and working safely within same
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Explain important Safety and GLP concepts, use safety equipment for storage, handling and personal protection, identify hazards associated with the laboratory environment. |
LO2 |
Prepare common bench solutions understanding the importance of precision/accuracy in their preparation,
operate basic analytical instruments with an emphasis on operation and accuracy. |
LO3 |
Organise a variety of functions associated with a modern laboratory, describe the factors involved in laboratory organisation design and control, apply various methods to present and interpret results. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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Reassessment Description The use of virtual technology in both individual or group presentations
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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 |
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Contact |
Practical class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Dean J, Jones AM, Reed R, et al. (2011), Practical skills in Chemistry, Prentice-Hall.
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Luxon, SG. (1993), Hazards in the Chemical Laboratory, RIC.
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Hawkins, MD. (1988), Safety and Laboratory Practice, Cassell.
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Clarke, BP. (1981), Safety and Laboratory Practice, Van Nostrand.
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Irish Red Cross/ Order of Malta. First Aid Manual 8th Edition.
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Other Resources |
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Royal Society of Chemistry. (2021), Laboratory Best Practices,
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Health & Safety Authority. (2021), Health & Safety Authority,
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