Curricular Unit:			Code:
Good Laboratory Practices			1100BPLB
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	CTSP	Laboratory Analyses	3 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	39
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The curricular unit of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) has as main objectives: - Acquire knowledge about GLP - Understand the consequences of exposure to chemicals and associated prevention measures - Identify the consequences of exposure to biological agents and associated prevention measures - Raise awareness of a set of basic safety rules in laboratories - Addressing the management of waste produced in the laboratory
Syllabus:
1. introduction to good laboratory practices 1.1 Legislation, regulations and standards 1.2 Installations and Equipment 2. Procedures 2.1.Protocols 2.2 Operating procedures 2.3 Reports 3. Chemical Substances 3.1 Classification 3.2 Consequences of exposure 3.3 Labelling 3.4 Pictograms 3.5 Safety data sheets 4. Biological material 4.1 Classification 4.2 Consequences of exposure 5. Basic safety rules 6. Waste Management
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
All the contents approached allow the student to become aware of the type of work carried out in various laboratories and the various equipment and materials in place; to become aware of the dangers that may arise from various situations; to know what to do in case of an accident. Students are made aware of waste management and good environmental practices in the disposal of waste.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
In the theoretical-practical (TP) classes, there will be a theoretical exposition of the various contents, allowing, however, a frequent interaction teacher-student. In Practical-Laboratorial (PL) classes, there will be a complement of the TP classes, in order to put into practice some knowledge, namely concerning the verification of standards and implementation of checklists. Students have the opportunity to make a guided visit several laboratories of the campus. The evaluation of this course (TP and PL) is done continuously, using quizzes during classes (60%) and a final group work (40%). The minimum score for the approval is 9.5, below which the students will be sent to exam. Above 9.5 points, the student will be approved in the PL component. The final grade of the course corresponds to the weighted average of 65%TP+35%PL
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
During the expository classes several examples are given of current and realistic situations about the various subjects, in which the students themselves can also intervene. Students are encouraged to talk about their experiences on the appropriate subjects. By being able to visit some laboratories on campus, students have the opportunity to verify in practice some of the concepts exposed.
Reading:
OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice and Compliance Monitoring (ENV/MC/CHEM (98) 17); OECD, Chemicals Group and Management Committee (1998) Miguel, Alberto Sérgio S. R. (2014). Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho. Porto. Porto Editora Revised Guides for Compliance Monitoring Procedures for Good Laboratory Practice (OCDE/GD (95) 66), Environment Monograph nº110; OECD (1995)
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Alzira Dinis (madinis@ufp.edu.pt)