Method Development and Validation (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- plan and develop analytical method
- plan and perform validation of the analytical method
- evaluate results, also with statistical methods
- document the laboratory work to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- planning and developing an analytical method
- write the validation plan and perform the measurements
- statistical analysis of results
- reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Work of Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Quality and Statistical Methods

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to develop the analysis method with guidance. He / she is able to plan the method validation and perform validation with guidance. The student interprets and evaluates results with guidance. The student evaluates method performance with statistical methods, but interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. The student do laboratory reports according to the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory. The student participates in the group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition. The student is able to search for information and evaluate its suitability for the desired purpose. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she is able to interpret the analysis results and evaluate their reliability and make a method validation plan and perform method validation. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student competently carry out analyses in the laboratory. The student shows problem solving and organizational skills. The student is able to evaluate the suitability of method and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

Toteutukselle ei ole tenttiä.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Aloitusluento sekä menetelmäsuunnitelman tarkastuspiste, laboratoriotyöt, itsenäinen työskentely, raportointi
Kirjallisuuden kartoitus itsenäisesti, menetelmän laatiminen ja testaus (tarvittaessa ohjatusti), testatun menetelmän validointi ja raportointi.

Learning materials

Opiskelijat etsivät menetelmän kehitykseen tarvittavan kirjallisuuden itse ja perehtyvät sekä kyseisen analyysin että laitteen teoriaan ja hankkimiensa tietojen pohjalta suunnittelevat alustavan menetelmäohjeen. Menetelmän kehityksen aikana opiskelijat muokkaavat menetelmää mittaustuloksiensa perusteella sekä kirjallisuutta apuna käyttäen.

Validointiin on materiaalia Moodlessa (Laboratorion laatu ja tilastolliset menetelmät) mutta kannattaa myös itsenäisesti hakea lisämateriaalia.

Student workload

Alotus ja menetelmäsuunnitelmien tsekkaus 6 h
Menetelmäkehitys 4 x 6 h
Validonti 3 x 6 h
Itsenäinen työskentely

Content scheduling

Analyysimenetelmän laatiminen, menetelmän kehitys laboratoriossa ja kehitetyn menetelmän validointi ja raportointi.

Further information

Esitietovaatimuksina Laiteanalytiikka, Laiteanalytiikan laboratoriotyöt, Laboratorion laatu ja tilastolliset menetelmät