SUBJECT
Title
Quality assurance of analytical methods
Type of instruction
lecture
Level
master
Faculty
Part of degree program
Credits
2
Recommended in
Semester 2
Typically offered in
Spring semester
Course description
Historical review about quality contol and quality assurance systems. Comparison of ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 systems, quality cycle in case of testing laboratory. Quality management, quality audit. Characteristics of an analytical method, sampling and evaluation procedures. Standard operation procedures, validation. Equipment maintenance, calibration, training. Authorized personnel descriptors. Examples of proper use and preparation procedures of certified reference materials.
Readings
- P. Quevauviller, E.A. Maier, B. Griepnik (eds.): Quality assurance for environmental analysis, Elsevier-Amsterdam, 1995
- E. Prichard, V. Barwick: Quality assurance in analytical chemistry, Wiley 2007