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Laboratory Technique (a) - MC240C86
Title: Laboratorní technika (a)
Czech title: Laboratorní technika (a)
Guaranteed by: Department of Inorganic Chemistry (31-240)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2022
Semester: both
E-Credits: 5
Hours per week, examination: 0/4, C [HT]
Capacity: 200
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech, English
Is provided by: MC240C96
Additional information: https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=1816
Note: enabled for web enrollment
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: Mgr. Michaela Fridrichová, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): RNDr. Ivana Císařová, CSc.
Mgr. Michaela Fridrichová, Ph.D.
doc. RNDr. Róbert Gyepes, Dr., Ph.D.
doc. RNDr. David Havlíček, CSc.
prof. RNDr. Jan Kotek, Ph.D.
RNDr. Irena Matulková, Ph.D.
prof. RNDr. Ivan Němec, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Aleš Růžička, Ph.D.
Incompatibility : MC240C24, MC240C39, MC250C01, MC250C01N
Is incompatible with: MC250C01N, MC240C39, MC250C01, MC240C24
Is interchangeable with: MC240C22, MC240C40
In complex pre-requisite: MC250C09E, MC250C09N
Files Comments Added by
download harmonogram-a.png time schedule for individual tasks prof. RNDr. Jan Kotek, Ph.D.
download LT_6.3_eng.pdf Textbook in English Mgr. Michaela Fridrichová, Ph.D.
download LT_6.4_cz.pdf Textbook in Czech Mgr. Michaela Fridrichová, Ph.D.
Annotation -
Laboratory technique is a basic practicum which unifies and extends laboratory skills obtained during high-school studies. It prepares students for further laboratory works. After passing the practicum, students are able to perform basic laboratory works and can operate common laboratory instruments (pH-meter, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, vacuum rotary evaporator), they are familiar with safety of work in the laboratory and they know how to treat data and write laboratory diary and reports of their work. Practicum takes place once a week in a block of four teaching hours; students work in pairs according to time schedule in such a way, that they pass all 10 tasks during the semester. Tasks include measurements of properties of unknown samples, synthetic and purification operations, and simple analytical procedures.
Last update: Fridrichová Michaela, Mgr., Ph.D. (03.09.2025)
Literature -

Textbook Jan Kotek: Laboratory technique, version 6, accessible in electronic form, see link above.
Instructions are also on moodle platform, https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=1816.

Last update: Fridrichová Michaela, Mgr., Ph.D. (04.07.2022)
Requirements to the exam -
To get credits it is mandatory to successfully complete test for entry to the laboratory (safety rules and basic knowledge of laboratory calculations); finish in person all 10 tasks; write all original protocols in acceptable form and pass the final test.
Last update: Fridrichová Michaela, Mgr., Ph.D. (03.09.2025)
Syllabus -
List of tasks
Task 1 – Crystallization
Task 2 – Isolation of glycine and identification of unknown amino acid
Task 3 – Identification and concentration determination of unknown organic acid
Task 4 – Rectification and work with gases
Task 5 – Spectrophotometric quantitative analysis
Task 6 – Electrolytic preparation and electrogravimetry
Task 7 – Determination of distribution coefficient of iodine
Task 8 – Determination of melting point
Task 9 – Vacuum distillation
Task 10 – Determination of solubility of inorganic salt, and determination of content of water of crystallization in the solid sample
Last update: Fridrichová Michaela, Mgr., Ph.D. (03.09.2025)
Learning outcomes -

A graduate of the course possesses a comprehensive understanding of basic laboratory equipment and instruments and, through the application of proficient working techniques, is capable of obtaining valuable results. With experience in executing the tasks outlined in the curriculum, the graduate can accurately assess the time requirements for specific laboratory activities, judiciously select appropriate laboratory glassware and equipment, and make informed decisions regarding the precision of required operations, such as determining whether to utilize pre-scales or analytical balances for a particular measurement or whether to employ a graduated cylinder or a pipette for liquid volume measurement. The graduate acknowledges the importance of maintaining a clean and meticulous laboratory environment while adhering to established safety protocols throughout their work. Furthermore, the graduate diligently documents their activities, skillfully processes results utilizing computer software, prepares graphical representations and tables, and composes original reports that reflect the outcomes of their work.

Last update: Fridrichová Michaela, Mgr., Ph.D. (03.09.2025)
 
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