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Apr 19, 2024
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Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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STEC 200 Good Laboratory Practice4 credits
This course introduces students to the principles of laboratory operation for both biology and chemistry. The topics include: preparing experiments, data management, and laboratory safety. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisites: MATH 090 , ABED 046 , or equivalent placement scores, or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Maintain a safe and productive work environment
- Interpret information contained within an MSDS (Material Data Safety Sheet) and revise all MSDS in the lab with up-to-date information
- Demonstrate understanding of OSHA regulations for use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, electrophoresis equipment, etc.
- Prepare for routine laboratory experiments including, but not limited to, stock solution creation, assays, microbial cultures, agar preparation and plating, dilutions, DNA preparation, dissections, basic physiology labs
- Identify aspects of the product development cycle such as the creation of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), data analysis, and written forms and reports
- Predict the operational needs of a laboratory including maintenance of records, supplies, equipment needs, and stock cultures required
- Establish and document laboratory operations with the maintenance of a proper lab notebook and effective oral presentations
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