Methods in Laboratory Work (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to use the basic equipment in the laboratory safely and correctly
• masters the basic techniques of laboratory work
• understands the importance of equipment maintenance in terms of asepsis and clinical laboratory work
• is able to select the tools on the basis of use and the principles of sustainable development
• is familiar with the key content of occupational safety in health care from the viewpoint of clinical laboratory work regulated by chemical legislation. Is able to comply with occupational safety regulations, and maintains occupational safety through their own action
• understands how disposable items and unnecessary chemicals are disposed of and how to keep wastage to a minimum
• understands the importance of quality assurance in laboratory methods.

Content

- Measurement equipment and measuring
- Laboratory scales and weighing
- Centrifuges and centrifugation
• Optical microscope and related microscopy methods
• Mixers
• pH measurement
• Laboratory water and water purification methods
• Chemical legislation
• Laboratory chemicals, preparation of solutions, dilution, serial dilution
• Occupational safety
• Laboratory equipment maintenance, waste management
• Sustainable development in terms of basic techniques of laboratory work

Location and time

N/A

Materials

Hänninen Hanna, Ruismäki Mia, Seikola Aila ja Slöör Sari. 2007. Laboratoriotyön perusteet. Edita Prima Oy.

Nevala Nina, Pekkarinen Anneli, Toivonen Risto, Rytkönen Esko, Sillanpää Jarmo ja Laaksonen Marja-Liisa. 2012. Ergonominen laboratorio. Työterveyslaitos.
(Launis Martti ja Lehtelä Jouni (toim) 2011: Ergonomia. Työterveyslaitos.)

www.finlex.fi
www.ttl.fi
Manuals for laboratory instruments

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures (Zoom)
Guided assignments, on Moodle
Guided laboratory assignments, compulsory

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Exam according to the timetable.
Re-exams

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Lectures 24 h, lab work 44 h, independent work 65 h, exam 2 h

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 0 - 5
Learning assignments app/suppl.
Work reports app/suppl.

Qualifications

Chemistry, Pre-analytics 1.