Science is an inquiry based practical subject and the “learning by doing” method is the most effective method for learning Science. In schools, laboratory is essential part of the teaching and learning of science subjects. Laboratory organization involves both the physical establishment and its operations while lab management is maintaining the laboratory which includes planning, organizing. Leading and controlling the tasks. This course “Laboratory Organization and Management” provides the insight of requirements and knowledge of organizing a scientific laboratory for science students and necessary steps to manage it effectively. The skilled and well-equipped science teachers can foster the science learning process through the use of laboratory. Another major objective to teach this course is to prepare the future science teachers by providing them extended knowledge of safety measures for a safe and hazard free laboratory work. The qualified future science teachers may therefore, be able to handle the practical work in the laboratories with security and accuracy.

Learning outcomes:

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

1. Manage laboratories more effectively
2. Apply different laboratory strategies
3. Develop positive attitude towards laboratory work
4. Apply safety measures for a safe and secure (hazard free) laboratory work.
5. To implement the safety rules in the laboratory effectively.