Course: Fundamentals of Metrology in Chemistry

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Course title Fundamentals of Metrology in Chemistry
Course code ACH/ZMCH
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Milde David, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Quality of chemical analysis results and its security. Metrology in chemistry - reference materials, metrological traceability. Laboratory accreditation. Internal and external quality assurance (control charts, interlaboratory comparison of tests). Validation of methods. Measurement uncertainty. Fundamentals of sampling.The seminar includes an introduction to theoretical fundamentals and practical exercises

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 21 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to acquaint with basics of metrology in chemistry.
Manage proper operation of the analytical laboratory, propose proper operational procedures
Prerequisites
The knowledge of basics of general, organic, anorganic, physical, analytical chemistry and biochemistry is recommended.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

50% success in a written test and the ability to discuss the selected theme of the subject
Recommended literature
  • Milde D., Klokočníková E.:. Kvalimetrie 29: Názvosloví analytického měření ? Úvod do VIM 3; Kompetence chemické laboratoře. Eurachem-ČR, Ústí nad Labem 2024..
  • Milde D. (2018). Kvalimetrie 23: Měření v chemii. Ústí nad Labem.
  • S.L.R. Ellison, V. Barwick, T.J.D. Farrant. (2009). Practical Statistic for Analytical Scientist, A Bench Guide, 2nd Ed. RSC. Cambridge.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Chemistry - Analytical Specialist (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Chemistry (2026) Category: Chemistry courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter