Course Title: Perform molecular biology tests/procedures

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5183 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)

Course Title: Perform molecular biology tests/procedures

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 150

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.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
ONPS5212C	City Campus	TAFE	155T Vocational Health and Sciences	Face-to-Face	Term1 2009, Term1 2010, Term1 2011

Course Contact: Dinah van Ruyven

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4287

Course Contact Email: dinah.vanruyven@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the ability to isolate, purify, verify and manipulate biomolecules and their products. This work requires close attention to working with small volumes, multiple-step procedures and prevention of contamination. Personnel are required to apply a wide range of molecular biology tests and procedures.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

PMLTEST407A - Perform biological procedures.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	PMLTEST518A Perform molecular biology tests/procedures
Elements:	Extract, verify and manipulate biomolecules Interpret and schedule test requirements Maintain a safe work environment Prepare equipment and reagents Process data Receive and handle samples Report and communicate results

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam