Laboratory skills and safetyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the principles of good laboratory practices and are able to work according to them.

You know the basic laboratory equipment and you are able to use it.

You understand the safety issues associated with laboratory work.

You know how to read and understand safety data sheets.

You understand the concept of error and reliability and you know how to avoid or minimize errors by following good laboratory practices.

Content

What are good laboratory practices and how to work accordingly in the laboratory?

What are the basic equipment of the laboratory and how is it used?

What are the safety issues associated with laboratory work?

What are safety data sheets and how do you read them?

What constitutes the error and reliability of laboratory work and how to reduce errors through good laboratory practices?

Evaluation

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.

b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.

c. identify interrelated tasks.

e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.

g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.