Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 83)
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Credit points: 7.1
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. D. G. Wood and Ms Joan Gravina
Prerequisite: None for students gaining entry to the Engineering or Science Faculties. This unit is also available for Community Access Programmes.
Contact: 39 hours, comprising 26 hours of lectures and 13 hours of tutorials and practical classes
Timetable: Semester one
Objectives:
Students completing this unit will:
- be aware of potential dangers to people and equipment in laboratories and of procedures for minimising such risks
- be familiar with the effective use of common laboratory equipment
- have a basic understanding of safety procedures in chemical plants
Content:
Types of safety clothing and equipment and means of selection of appropriate gear for various situations. Safe behaviour in laboratories and chemical plants. Safe and effective assembly, use and dismantling of glassware. Means of heating and cooling in experiments. Pressure and vacuum. Safe and effective use of balances and other common laboratory apparatus. Proper use of laboratory services (water, air, vacuum and electricity). Handling laboratory chemicals (safe storage, movement and use, safety data sheets). Keeping of laboratory chemicals (safe storage, movement and use, safety data sheets). Keeping of laboratory records. Fire and principles of first aid. Unattended experiments. Introduction to safety in chemical plants (isolators, entry permits, chemical storage.
Assessment:
A two-hour examination (100%) OR a 90 minute examination (70%) plus an assignment of not more than 3,000 words (30%).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 83)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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