Course Title: Perform molecular biology tests and procedures

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5282 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)

Course Title: Perform molecular biology tests and 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)
ONPS5665C	City Campus	TAFE	155T Vocational Health and Sciences	Face-to-Face	Term1 2012, Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016

Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053

Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@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

MSL974006A Perform biological procedures

MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination

MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MSL975014A Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
Elements:	1. Interpret and schedule test requirements 2. Receive and handle samples 3. Prepare equipment and reagents 4. Extract, verify and manipulate biomolecules 5. Process data 6. Maintain a safe work environment 7. Report and communicate results

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Asessment may include the following:

Written Tests

Practical reports

Assignments

Presentations