Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The goal of the course is to understand the principles of safe laboratory work and the basic equipment in a chemistry laboratory. After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the hazards in a chemistry laboratory and work safely within it.
• Name relevant key legislation related to the field.
• Familiarize themselves with the basic equipment needed for laboratory work and understand their operating principles, usage, and quality assurance.
• Acquire essential knowledge and skills related to water and reagent management in the laboratory.
• Know basic first aid procedures for common illness and accident situations across different age groups (FIRST AID).
• Perform maintenance on small equipment following guidelines.
These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe and effective laboratory work. The course ensures that students have the necessary skills to operate in a laboratory environment and manage emergency situations effectively.

Content (course unit)

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

The student identifies hazards in the chemistry laboratory and is familiar with the basic equipment needed for laboratory work, as well as their operating principles. The student also has knowledge of legislation related to the field.

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

The student identifies hazards in the chemistry laboratory and is familiar with the basic equipment needed for laboratory work, as well as their operating principles. The student also has knowledge of legislation related to the field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student comprehends the hazards related to working in a chemistry laboratory. They can select appropriate basic equipment for laboratory tasks and have a thorough understanding of their operation and usage. Furthermore, the student is well-versed in the legal requirements relevant to the field.

Location and time

According to the timetable.
Emergency First Aid; in order of numbers, groups of 4

Exam schedules

Occupational safety:
Laboratory Technology:
Renewal in EXAM

Emergency First Aid: Notified in autumn
Both sections of occupational safety card training include a sub-exam
Renewals on general re-exam dates, to be specified in the fall

Assessment methods and criteria

Occupational safety and Laboratory Technology:
- grading 0-5
- exams, exercises possible, teamwork

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Occupational Safety and Laboratory Technology: Lectures, Exercises and Practical Exercises, Teamwork - Presenting Outputs to Other Groups. Possibly also distance learning.

Emergency First Aid
Occupational safety card: 2x4h lectures + exams, attendance 8h! (https://www.tyoturvallisuuskortti.fi/)

Learning materials

- Material in Moodle
- Recommended textbook: Introduction to Laboratory Work (H. Hänninen, M. Ruismäki, A. Seikola, S. Slöör)

Student workload

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Content scheduling

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Practical training and working life cooperation

An introduction to the chemistry laboratory.

International connections

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Further information

Execution of the occupational safety card - obligation to be present
Emergency First Aid
Introduction to the laboratory facilities - obligation to be present