Overview
This unit is designed to introduce intending scientists to the principles of laboratory and workplace management and their obligations as experts and supervisors. It will cover legislation and the responsibilities of both employers and employees in issues such as occupational health and safety; handling of dangerous goods and the analysis, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Chow Sek Chuen
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Chow Sek Chuen
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Discuss selected issues in managing a scientific laboratory;
2.
Describe their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related legislation;
3.
Recognise hazards associated with chemical and biological materials, instruments and ionising radiation and the risks they impose;
4.
Undertake a risk assessment and recommend safe working procedures;
5.
Outline their legislated obligations in recycling and disposal of hazardous materials;
6.
Apply the principles of chemistry, biology, microbiology and physical science to the treatment of hazardous materials;
7.
Discuss the effects of waste materials on the environment;
8.
Recommend procedures for the analysis and treatment of hazardous wastes before disposal to the environment.
Assessment
1 - The library
2 - The chemical laboratory
3 - The biology laboratory
4 - Risk assessment of a workplace
5 - Examination (2 hours 10 minutes)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Biotechnology