Course detail
Laboratory and environmental technology
FEKT-MPA-LETAcad. year: 2022/2023
The science of laboratory and environmental technology, principles, technical solutions and practical application of methods and instrumentation in these areas.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of biology, mathematics and physics accordant with the subjects of previous bachelor’s study is expected.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to laboratory and environmental techniques
2. Optical methods for the analysis of biochemical samples
3. Spectroscopic methods, micro-volume spectrophotometry
4. Modern sensors for measuring body fluid properties, principles and design of point-of-care devices
5. Methods of measuring water parameters (biological analysis of water, chemical and physical analysis of water, radiological analysis of water)
6. Laboratory analyzers (magnetic analyzers, electrochemical analyzers, flame ionization analyzers, photoacoustic analyzers)
7. Chromatographic methods
8. Diagnosis of hearing loss by implantable systems
9. Compensation of hearing loss by implantable systems
10. Methods of measuring air parameters (distribution and characteristics of analyzers, optical methods)
11. Measurement of physical field parameters (measurement of sound, vibration, infrasound and ultrasound)
12. Measurement of physical field parameters (measurement of electrostatic fields, measurement of magnetic fields, measurement of electromagnetic fields, measurement of ionizing radiation, measurement of illumination, measurement of temperature)
13. Satellite and UAV technology in measurement of environmental parameters.
2. Optical methods for the analysis of biochemical samples
3. Spectroscopic methods, micro-volume spectrophotometry
4. Modern sensors for measuring body fluid properties, principles and design of point-of-care devices
5. Methods of measuring water parameters (biological analysis of water, chemical and physical analysis of water, radiological analysis of water)
6. Laboratory analyzers (magnetic analyzers, electrochemical analyzers, flame ionization analyzers, photoacoustic analyzers)
7. Chromatographic methods
8. Diagnosis of hearing loss by implantable systems
9. Compensation of hearing loss by implantable systems
10. Methods of measuring air parameters (distribution and characteristics of analyzers, optical methods)
11. Measurement of physical field parameters (measurement of sound, vibration, infrasound and ultrasound)
12. Measurement of physical field parameters (measurement of electrostatic fields, measurement of magnetic fields, measurement of electromagnetic fields, measurement of ionizing radiation, measurement of illumination, measurement of temperature)
13. Satellite and UAV technology in measurement of environmental parameters.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The aim is to teach students the basic knowledge of laboratory and environmental technology, the principles used and practical applications of methods and instrumentation in these areas.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
LAPIDUS, R. a S. BELL. Electric Circuits and Electronic Devices. Oxford University Press, 2010. ISBN 9780198070900. (EN)
LAY-EKUAKILLE, Aime. Advanced instrument engineering: measurement, calibration, and design. Hershey, PA: Engineering Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global, [2013]. ISBN 978-1466641655. (EN)
LAY-EKUAKILLE, Aime. Advanced instrument engineering: measurement, calibration, and design. Hershey, PA: Engineering Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global, [2013]. ISBN 978-1466641655. (EN)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MPAD-BIO Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory