Information Package / Course Catalogue
Laboratory Techniques and Safety
Course Code: KZM103
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

It has been proved statistically that a very low rate of accidents occurring in laboratories and production areas originate from technical errors and 85% from human errors. Lack of information about the substance being studied or not being shown the necessary attention and wrong habits play an important role in the accident. The other side, laboratories have great importance in chemistryIt is extremely important for students to be trained in laboratory work and techniques without starting laboratory work. The protection of the community and the environment is directly related to the individual behavior, knowledge and skills of the staff working in the laboratory. Our aim is to educate our students to learn about chemicals, hazards, safety precautions and protection methods and to inform them about working in a safe environment with less errors in their work and daily life and to have knowledge about the laboratory techniques to use in the field of chemistry.

Course Content

Basic principles and practices in ensuring a safe working environment, Classification of chemicals used in laboratories, Labeling, storage and usage information, Labeling, material safety data (MSDSs), Safety equipment: personal protective equipment, Storage and disposal of waste chemistries chemicals that should not be in contact with each other, Laboratory accidents and first aid emergency medical operations: selection, preparation, use of first aid / necessary tools, equipment, materials, equipment and protective equipment, introduction, functions, cleaning of glassware, Establishment of basic laboratory procedures and devices, Execution and termination of reactions and purification techniques, Separation techniques and chromatographic introduction

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be informed at the end of the semester on issues of chemistry, hazards, safety precautions and emergency aid. Thus, students will work more consciously and securely in home and business life.
2.Students will learn the necessity of laboratory training, the main rules to be followed and what to do in an emergency
3.Students will have information about planning an experiment, realizing it, and purifying the product.
4.To have knowledge about laboratory accidents and first aid methods
5.Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams individually and have the confidence to take responsibility
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Prof Dr. Mahmure Üstün Özgür, Kimyasallar ve Tehlikeleri Dersi Ders Notları, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliğ Bölümü, Meslek Yüksek Okulu,YTÜ, 2004-2005
2.Laboratuar Güvenliği, Prof. Dr. Handan Ak Çelik, 2004
3.Prof. Dr. Lale ZOR, 17. ve 19. Ünite, Ders Notları, AÖF, Anadolu Üniversitesi, 2004
4.Dr. Kemal Akın ve Dr. Salih Cesur, Laboratuar Güvenliği Ders Notları, Ankara Üniversitesi, 2004
5.Yrd.Doç.Dr. Memduh Sami TANER Akdeniz Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Kimya Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı
6.Leonard, J., Lygo, B. and Procter, G.,"Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry", 2nd ed.,Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, 2001
7.Nüket Öcal ve Feray Aydoğan, OrganikLaboratuar Teknikleri, YTU, 2004.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Safety and proper use of laboratory in chemistry laboratory. Measures to be taken while working with hazardous chemicals in terms of laboratory safety and human health
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of chemicals, labeling, storage and usage information
Week 3 - Theoretical
Labeling, material safety data (MSDSs), information and training
Week 4 - Theoretical
Safety equipment: Personal protective equipment, laboratory safety equipment
Week 5 - Theoretical
Laboratory Accidents and First Aid
Week 6 - Theoretical
Storage and disposal of waste chemicals
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction, functions, cleaning of glass materials
Week 8 - Theoretical
The planning of an experiment, the establishment and implementation of the devices (Midterm exam evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The points to be noted during the purification of the product
Week 10 - Theoretical
Establishment of basic laboratory procedures and devices
Week 11 - Theoretical
Execution and termination of reactions and purification techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Execution and termination of reactions and purification techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Working under inert atmosphere, working with inert gases, storage and purification of liquids, and considerations for safety
Week 14 - Theoretical
Separation techniques and Introduction to Chromatography
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
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