Unit I -Laboratory Quality Systems
(February 2 - 15, 2026)

For each unit, you will need to do the following:

  1. Review Unit Activity Sheet

  2. View Presentations and Videos from the Unit Activity Sheet

  3. Complete Readings

  4. Complete Discussions on Google Groups
    Note: This will be available on February 2, 2026

  5. Complete and E-mail homework (s)to outreach@otsc.tamu.edu.  Put Homework # _ in subject line.

Learning Objectives
Understand the underlying structure of   ISO 17025 standard and its implementation in the laboratory; Understand the process of achieving laboratory accreditation

Unit Activities

Unit I Activity Sheet
(Links to all presentations, readings, and activities for Unit I)

Assignments

Google Groups: Introduce Yourself - Due by Midnight on Friday, February 6, 2026

Google Groups: Graded Discussion # 1 – Due by Midnight on Monday, February 9, 2026 (5 pts)

  1. What is the purpose of a quality management system in a lab?
  2. How does the establishment of a quality management facilitate accreditation?  Does accreditation guarantee accurate and defensible results? 
  3. What factors could cause incorrect results within the ISO 17025 system?  Explain.

    Access google group @Laboratory Quality Systems – Spring 2026 - Google Groups
    E-mail: lqs_2026_spring@lists.tamu.edu


Homework # 1 Description: Identifying Documents and Records for ISO Accreditation/ Writing SOPs
Due by Midnight on Monday, February 16, 2026 (10 pts)

Related Documents
1. SOP Template
2. Blank Table identifying records and documents required per ISO 17025:2017
3. General SOP Guidelines

E-mail homework to outreach@otsc.tamu.edu. Put Homework # 1 in subject line.