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270212 VU Automation in everyday laboratory routine (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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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. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Important: The course will definitely be expanded to 36 places.

A mandatory lab session will take place from December 15 - 19 in Saal 2.

Group 1: 2.5 days
Dec 15: 9:00 – 18:00
Dec 16: 9:00 – 18:00
Dec 17: 9:00 – 13:00

Group 2: 2.5 days
Dec 17: 14:00 – 18:00
Dec 18: 9:00 – 18:00
Dec 19: 9:00 – 18:00

The group assignment will be made in the first session.

  • Tuesday 07.10. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 14.10. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 21.10. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 28.10. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 04.11. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 11.11. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 18.11. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 25.11. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 02.12. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 09.12. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 16.12. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 13.01. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 20.01. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Tuesday 27.01. 14:45 - 16:15 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG 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 in the chemistry lab will provide hands-on experience with flow chemistry, automated experiment design, and 3D printing technology. In addition, there will be homework assignments related to the theory lectures, in particular on optimization methods.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final grade will be composed of three equal parts, with Homework submissions, Lab protocol/presentation, and the Final MC Test each contributing 33.33% to the final score.

The final grade is calculated as the average of the points from the exercises and the final exam, according to the following scale:

50.00 - 62.49% => 4
62.50 - 74.99% => 3
75.00 - 87.49% => 2
87.50 - 100.00% => 1

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least 50% of the possible points must be obtained through multiple-choice tests and assignments. Additionally, a lab protocol must be submitted.

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: Mo 27.07.2026 09:27