| Title: | Laboratory Practices |
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| Long Title: | Laboratory Practices |
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| Field of Study: |
Occupational Health
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Next Review Date: |
September 2023 |
| Module Coordinator: |
Donagh OMahony |
| Module Author: |
MARYANNE SHEAHAN |
| Module Description: |
The emphasis in this module is on the development and use of fundamental practical laboratory skills in a safe, accurate and efficient manner. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Identify and control hazards associated with the laboratory environment. |
| LO2 |
Summarize legislation relevant to the safety of personnel working in laboratories |
| LO3 |
Describe and use techniques for efficient performance in a laboratory. |
| LO4 |
Perform basic laboratory calculations and assess the quality of experimental data |
| LO5 |
Formulate scientific reports and present data in an approved manner. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| 13366 |
OCCH6002 |
Laboratory Practices |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Safety in the Laboratory
Recognition and control of hazards encountered in chemistry and physics laboratories. Hazard and precautionary statements. Sources of Safety Information. Safety Data Sheets. Occupational Exposure Limits. Handling, Storage and Waste disposal protocols.
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Scientist and The Law
An overview of legislation and regulations pertinent to science personnel in the workplace.
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General Laboratory Techniques
Theory and practice of a range of techniques used in a chemistry laboratory.
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Experimental Data
Units of measurements, precision, accuracy; sources and analysis of errors; laboratory calculations
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Practicals
Performance of experiments involving fundamental techniques: weight and volume measurements, solution preparation and dilution, volumetric analyses, colorimetry, separation and purification. Formulation of written reports.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
In-class assessment on hazards and safety in the laboratory |
1,2 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Theory assessment on lab techniques and fundamental laboratory calculations |
2,3,4 |
40.0 |
Week 13 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Performance of practicals, formulation of reports and calculations assignments |
1,3,4,5 |
40.0 |
Every Week |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Theory |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Laboratory session |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Personal study |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Theory |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Laboratory session |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Personal Study |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Dean John R., Holmes D., Jones, A., Weyers J., Reed R. 2017, Practical Skills in Chemistry, 3rd Ed., Pearson [ISBN: 9781292139920]
- Hill Robert H., Finster David C. 2016, Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students, 2nd Ed., Wiley [ISBN: 9781119027669]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Silyn-Roberts, Heather 2013, Writing for Science and Engineering, 2nd Ed., Elsevier Ltd [ISBN: 9780080982854]
- Weinberg S 2003, Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, Dekker [ISBN: 0824708911]
- Armour M 2003, Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide, Lewis [ISBN: 1566705673]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Health & Safety AuthorityChemicals
- Website: Classification & Labelling, Health & Safety Authority
- Website: REACH Regulations, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Website: CLP Regulations, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
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