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An Introduction to Good Lab Practices

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3-4 hours
Free

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In this free online course, learn about the systems and principles involved in good laboratory practices. What are the guidelines and standards that are considered to be good laboratory practice (GLP)? In this free course, learn the definition of good laboratory practices before moving on to look at buffer solutions. A buffer solution, which refers to a liquid mixture in which the minor component is uniformly distributed within the major component, will be discussed in detail.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID191937
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration3-4 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Discuss the laboratory guidelines and precautions
• Describe the contents of the material safety data sheet (MSDS)
• Explain the components of liquid handling systems in the laboratory
• Discuss the uses of the water distillation unit
• Describe the different types of centrifuges
• Explain the roles of different buffer solutions
• Discuss the importance of keeping a laboratory notebook
• Describe the factors that influence centrifugation
Course Code357

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