Course detail

Quality in Laboratory and Control Practice

FCH-MCO_LKPAcad. year: 2013/2014

Lecture is divided in three parts.
First part of the lecture focuses on foodstuff sampling, preparation of food matrix for final analysis and on ways of sampling and sample storing. Also characteristics of final analysis with its requirements and determinations and sample preconcentration will be examined. The lecture will be concluded by an overview of SPE, MSPD, SPME, PSE and microwave destruction.
Second part deals with result statistical processing and error description.
The last part explains basic concepts (work quality in food laboratory, quality audit, product agreement proof etc.) and gives essential information about quality inspection in the Czech Republic and the EU including ISO standards.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

RNDr. Milena Vespalcová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology (ÚCHPBT)

Learning outcomes of the course unit


The students will be able to connect their theoretical knowledge with the practical application.

Prerequisites


Elementary knowledges of mathematical statistics, basic knowledges of instrumental analysis.

Co-requisites


This course is teached in the final year of graduate studies. Therefore, it isn't any prerequisite for further study. It is only support for graduates entry into the practice.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 1 teaching hour per week, Seminar - 1 teaching hour per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes


The exam has a written and an oral part.
The written part includes questions focused on background of lecture.
Conditions for qualify in oral exam is successfuly complete of the written test. The oral part of the exam will demonstrate degree of acquire of the lecture.

Course curriculum

I: sampling
II. extraction by a liquid (liquid-liquid extraction)
III. extraction by a solid phase
IV. preparation (decomposition) of samples for elemental analysis
V. validation
VI. control charts; reference material and certified reference material; standard operating procedure (SOP); good laboratory practice (GLP)
VII. standards; quality manual

Work placements


This lecture is not linked to any work internship.

Aims

The goal of the course is to familiarize students with job requirements at an accredited laboratory. I.e. to work well on three basic levels: laboratory, interlaboratory and company level. Laboratory level includes the right and quality preparation/processing of samples for analysis. Inter-laboratory level relates to using of certified/validated metods. Corporate level includes coverage of all laboratory procedures and methods of the quality manual.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences


Attendance at lectures is not compulsory, but is recommended.
The attendance at classes is required.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Piskáček B., Kašová V., Zmatlím J.: Řízení jakosti. ČVUT, Praha 2001. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NKCP_CHTP Master's

    branch NKCO_CHTP , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NPCP_CHTP Master's

    branch NPCO_CHTP , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

RNDr. Milena Vespalcová, Ph.D.

Seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

RNDr. Milena Vespalcová, Ph.D.