CHEM-E0140 - Laboratory Safety Course D, Lecture, 6.9.2021-31.7.2022

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After this course student:
- Knows the basics laboratory safety practices in Aalto CHEM
- Can identify possible risk factors in the laboratory environment
- Is more aware of his/her own and fellow students' safety

Credits: 0

Schedule: 06.09.2021 - 31.07.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kirsi Yliniemi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation): D.Sc. Kirsi Yliniemi, University Lecturer
kirsi.yliniemi@aalto.fi

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course gives an overview of chemical safety (MSDS, warning symbols, etc.) and waste management in CHEM labrotories. Also, basic level of first-aid after typical laboratory accidents is discussed.

  • applies in this implementation

    This is a course of the very basic laboratory safety. Topics include

    • warning symbols and MSDS
    • personal protection equipment: lab coat, glasses, different types of gloves, fume hood
    • what to do in case of accident (eye washing stations, emergency showers, fire distinguisher, absorbing chemical spills )
    • safety issues when working with hot or cold objects, bunsen burner, powders, gases, glassware  etc.
    • waste handling  

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Digital exam (can be found in MyCourses)

  • applies in this implementation

    In order to pass the course:

    • - you need to visit the virtual laboratory and pass the digital exam with min. 65 %
    • - the exam is corrected automatically and you get immediate feedback
    • - you can take the exam as many times as you like

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning the course material in virtual laboratory space and digital exam.

  • applies in this implementation

    2 h learning the material in digital laboratory

    2 h taking the exam

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course material is provided in 360 degree digital lab environment (virtual laboratory), link in MyCourses.

  • applies in this implementation

    Links to Virtual Laboratory can be found from MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Periods I-V and summer: you can attend this 100 % digital course anytime. All study material is found from virtual labroatory (link in MyCourses) and after familiarizing with the material, you take the digital exam in MyCourses. You will find out immediately if you passed the exam, and you can re-take the exam as many times as you like.

    The information about who have passed the course will be sent to Study Register after the first week of each study period. If you need this information earlier (to enter the labs), you can show from MyCourses that you have passed the course for the teacher of the lab course. 

    NOTE! This course is only for students and meant for entering courses which include the labs. If you need a lab safety training as a member of staff or due to getting an access to CHEM research labs, please contact the HR (new employee) or persons responsible for the safety training of the staff in CHEM.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-Summer

    2021-2022 Autumn I-Summer

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-E0140

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    Sisu

  • applies in this implementation

    • This course is 100 % online course which can be taken throughout the year.
    • As the exam is automatically graded, you can find out immediately whether you passed the course or not (min. 65 % of exam points)
    • You can take the exam as many times you need to (and want to).

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    Periods I-V and summer: you can attend this 100 % digital course anytime. All study material is found from virtual labroatory (link in MyCourses) and after familiarizing with the material, you take the digital exam in MyCourses. You will find out immediately if you passed the exam, and you can re-take the exam as many times as you like.

    The information about who have passed the course will be sent to Study Register after the first week of each study period. If you need this information earlier (to enter the labs), you can show from MyCourses that you have passed the course for the teacher of the lab course. 

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