Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: ONPS5656C
Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Christine Andrews
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
there are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination |
Element: |
1. Interpret test requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment involved |
Element: |
2. Set up work area for preparation and examination of samples |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Collect equipment and arrange the workspace so that equipment can be used safely and efficiently |
Element: |
3. Prepare samples for examination |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Log and label samples according to enterprise procedures to ensure traceability |
Element: |
4. Set up and use a light microscope |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Set up the light path to optimise resolution |
Element: |
5. Observe, identify and report sample characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Recognise and identify significant sample characteristics |
Element: |
6. Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Ensure safety and minimise cross-contamination through the use of personal protective clothing and safety equipment |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures, practical activities, worksheets.
Teaching Schedule
Week No | Date(week starts) | Topic |
1 | 7/04/14 | Introduction to microscope image orientation, iris diaphragm, estimating size |
2 | 14/04/14 | Wet preparations of pond and sea water, examine yeast |
21/04/14 |
STUDENT VACATION |
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3 | 28/04/14 | Forensics: Sample buccal cells, stain, observe, record. Examine hair samples |
4 | 5/05/14 | Microbiology, Gram stain and shape id, oil immersion. |
5 | 12/05/14 | Food Microscopy, compare food samples, iodine stain, fixed smears, mould structure. |
6 | 19/05/14 | Plant Physiology, osmotic effect on plant cells. |
7 | 26/05/14 | Practical Assessment/ Stereomicroscopes |
8 | 2/06/14 | Histology, Haematology, Mycology/ Theory Exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Tests
Assessment Tasks
1. Competency based assessment (use of microscope)-10%
2. Maintaining a Log book (4 practical sessions will be marked and all post prac question sheets)- 50%
3. Exam- 40%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame
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