Universität Wien

270212 VU Automation in everyday laboratory routine (2025S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 24.06. 15:30-17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 24 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The Lectures of the VU will take place on Tuesday's 15:30 - 17:00 in HS4.
First unit: March 11th.

The course will be expanded to 36 spots this semester.

In case of unexcused absence in the first session, your spot will automatically be assigned to present students from the waiting list.

In addition to the scheduled dates, participation in a practical lab is mandatory.

The prospective dates for the lab are:
Group 1: 17.06., 18.06., 23.06., 24.06.
Group 2: 24.06. - 27.06.

Group assignments will be initiated in the first lecture unit.

  • Tuesday 11.03. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 18.03. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 25.03. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 01.04. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 08.04. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 29.04. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 06.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 13.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 20.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 27.05. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 03.06. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 10.06. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 17.06. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

IMPORTANT: Programming is an important aspect of today's lab automation. It is required to take the class "VU Computational Data Processing" before this class, or to have sufficient background in Python (reading files, printing, for loops, etc.).

The lecture units give an extensive overview of the various automation methods for the chemical laboratory. Among them are microtiter plates, micro fluidics, continuous flow chemistry, lab on a chip, automated organic synthesis, specialized reaction ware, robotics, as well as self-driving labs. The advantages and disadvantages of these techniques will be discussed.

The accompanying practical unit is a combination of theoretical approaches to solve optimization processes, research presentations on current developments within the field of chemical automation, and a hands-on experimental part (3.5 days) in the wet-lab.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on:
- Homework assignments
- Lab performance and protocol
- Final multiple choice test

A positive completion of all parts is required to pass the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least 50% of the possible points in the final multiple choice test, as well as a positive evaluation of all practical assignments.

Examination topics

Content of all lecture materials provided on Moodle.

Reading list

Supporting literature will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Association in the course directory

CH-BAS-02

Last modified: Th 13.03.2025 13:26