Detailed Learning Objectives for Fundamental of Metrology

Course: Fundamentals of MetrologyInstructors: Isabel Chavez BaucomRequirements for Successful Completion 

 100 % attendance Participate in group and session activities, demonstrations, and interim quizzes (demonstrated by points)

 Complete Two Cards: Concepts & Applications Complete homework (track time)

 Demonstrate learning objectives for each module (70 %) – default is 100 % unless students do NOT meet objectiv

documents detailed gaps

 Complete Data Sheets, Spreadsheet, and Calibration Certificate (70 % passing) ‐ graded

 Final examination (70 % passing) ‐ graded NOTE: “Exam Topics at a Glance” are provided in the notebook.

Module Learning Objectives

After covering concepts, using your notes and resources, you will 

Overall Course  DEFINE many metrology related acronyms and terminology

 IDENTIFY and APPLY reference materials to ensure good quality, accurate, trac

 EXPLAIN highlights and key concepts of each topic to each other and to your m

these topics fit into an ISO/IEC 17025 management system

 IMPLEMENT several tools, job aids, and references for the case study measure

use these resources to improve your laboratory operations

Integrity and Data Management  DEFINE personal integrity, data management, data integrity, verification, and v

 IDENTIFY ISO/IEC 17025 criteria observe related to document/record and data 

“electronic” (software) resources

 IDENTIFY failures and risks related to data management

 DESCRIBE the impact of document and record control failures (including softwa

 LIST and DESCRIBE techniques used in software verification and validation

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Module Learning Objectives

After covering concepts, using your notes and resources, you will 

 EXPLAIN the importance of personal integrity, confidentiality impartiality, data 

management, and software verification and validation

 EXPLAIN your role in ensuring integrity and data integrity APPLY data management and integrity concepts during this seminar – in the cla

laboratory: Mise en place for document/records management, software V&V, 

Who’s Who in the World of

Metrology

 IDENTIFY acronyms of National Metrology Institutes and Accreditation Bodies

 DESCRIBE who/what/why of the Arrangements of the: International Committee on Weights and Measures (CIPM)

 International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)

 DESCRIBE roles of international and national participants and recommended pa

 EXPLAIN impact of these arrangements on your laboratory (Why is it important 

risks?)

Traceability and Risk  DEFINE Metrological Traceability, Calibration, Measurand, Measurement Stand

Uncertainty

 DESCRIBE why traceability matters

 LIST seven essential elements of metrological traceability

 EXPLAIN seven essential elements and the risks of failing to ensure traceability 

measurement results

 APPLY concept of traceability hierarchies, essential elements, and risk/gap ana

study measurement activity as we complete each step

Measurement Case Study OVERALL for Case Study

 RESEARCH information about new measurement parameters for your laborato

 COMPLETE data/observation sheets with data integrity (comply with ALCOA+)

 USE laboratory instruments and standards carefully and properly to measure

 APPLY concept of traceability hierarchies and essential elements

 APPLY method validation concepts

 APPLY statistical analysis tools, calculate, and present statistics

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Module Learning Objectives

After covering concepts, using your notes and resources, you will 

 APPLY measurement assurance methods with check standards

 PARTICIPATE in and ANALYZE a proficiency test

 APPLY uncertainty analysis CREATE compliant calibration certificatesRelated to Instruments: You will be able to apply these concepts during discussions regarding method v

evaluations.

Statistics  DEFINE “what is statistics?”

 IDENTIFY, DEFINE, and EXPLAIN

 Normal distribution, accuracy, precision, coverage factors, confidence levels

 CALCULATE mean, standard deviation, F‐test, t‐test DESCRIBE, ANALYZE, INTERPRET, and EXPLAIN statistics/tests and their applicat

and for laboratory measurements

Method Validation  DEFINE verification and validation

 DESCRIBE characteristics of a method validation process

 PARTICIPATE in the method validation process for the case study

Traceability Case Study  RESTATE the definition of traceability and the essential elements of metrologic

 DIAGRAM a simple traceability hierarchy to illustrate an unbroken chain of cali

Case Study;

 EVALUATE example certificate traceability statements; and

 PREPARE a traceability statement for your seminar calibration certificate.

Calibration Certificates  IDENTIFY compliance with required components of a calibration certificate

 IDENTIFY gaps/non‐conformities on calibration certificates IDENTIFY errors in units and symbols used on certificates

 APPLY knowledge of the SOP 1 and SP 811 checklists and review your certificat

 EVALUATE certificates from your peers during this seminar and PROVIDE const

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Module Learning Objectives

After covering concepts, using your notes and resources, you will 

 CREATE and UPDATE your compliant calibration certificate that will be turned i

Measurement Assurance  DESCRIBE Measurement Assurance and give some examples of what we regula

identify possible problems when it is absent from a laboratory and procedures

 REFERENCE applicable sections of ISO/IEC 17025 that relate to ensuring validity 

assurance

 IDENTIFY and MATCH activities with different techniques used to ensure validit

results

 IDENTIFY control charts and components

 Variables Standard deviation

 Title, Axis, Statistical Control Limits

 RECOGNIZE control charts that are out of control, SHARE ideas about causes an

 DESCRIBE check/control standards and some key points about their use

 APPLY measurement assurance concepts and practices to the penny activities

Uncertainties (Parts I and II) Part I

 DEFINE and DESCRIBE “uncertainty”

 DEFINE standard uncertainty, combined uncertainty, expanded uncertainty and 

 IDENTIFY two methods (A and B) for determining uncertainty components

Part II IMPLEMENT uncertainty analysis and reporting methods consistent with the G

Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) and the 8 step process of SOP 29. This me

 SPECIFY the measurand and measurement equation

 IDENTIFY uncertainty components QUANTIFY each component in appropriate units CONVERT to standard uncertainties

 COMBINE using appropriate equation (often Root Sum Square)

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Module Learning Objectives

After covering concepts, using your notes and resources, you will 

 EXPAND using appropriate coverage factor EVALUATE the result for accuracy, suitability, compliance, fit for purpose

 REPORT the result, rounded to two significant digits, with an explanatory State

components and how determined, coverage factor, degrees of freedom, and co

Competency, Proficiency Tests  DESCRIBE requirements for defining, monitoring, and authorizing staff compet

 REFLECT or IDENTIFY your laboratory procedures and records related to staff c

 DESCRIBE purposes of an Interlaboratory Comparison

 DEFINE an Interlaboratory Comparison and Proficiency Test

 DESCRIBE where, when, and why PTs are performed

 CALCULATE and EVALUATE Normalized Error and Precision Test results

 ASSESS your PT data from the penny experiments using the Normalized Error a

calculation results

Calibration Programs  DEFINE “calibration program”

 IDENTIFY critical components in a “calibration program;”

 IDENTIFY applicable section(s) of ISO/IEC 17025 related to calibration program 

 DESCRIBE supplier evaluation requirements and components;

 IDENTIFY factors to be considered in setting and adjusting calibration intervals; 

 IDENTIFY risks and costs associated with poor supplier evaluation, setting inapp

inadequate laboratory documentation and objective evidence or failing to obta

calibrations

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