Objectives and competences

This course aims to provide students with knowledge about the general rules governing the operation of a laboratory:

Knowledge of the general rules of working in a laboratory
Knowledge of the general rules of working safely in a laboratory
Knowledge of the general rules of working safely in a chemical and microbiological laboratory Understanding and distinguishing the concepts of risk and hazard
Application of “Good Practices” in laboratory work
Correct use of materials and equipment in current use in chemical and microbiological laboratories

Teaching Methodologies

This curricular unit is structured as theory (T) and laboratory practical (P) classes.
The P classes will allow the exercise of concepts and examples presented during discussions in the T classes

Syllabus

T Classes
The importance of good laboratory practices -Safety of operators
- Quality of results
- Legal requirements and legislation Concepts of risks
- Biological agents
- Chemical agents
- Physical agents
Personal protective equipment (PPE) Disposal of wastes
Labelling
Safety sheets

PL classes

Safety in chemical and microbiological laboratories
Demonstration of the organization of chemical and microbiological laboratories 
Rules of conduct in chemical and microbiological laboratories
Demonstration of the organization of safety equipment
Demonstration of the importance of aseptic techniques
Techniques for microbial enumeration
Microscope utilization
Basic techniques for the characterization of microorganisms
Good practices in the chemistry laboratory
Water used in the laboratory
Glass materials
Laboratory operations:
- Weight measurements (using the analytical balance)
- Preparation of solutions