Course Title: Perform chemical tests and procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: BIOL5230C
Course Title: Perform chemical tests and procedures
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5363 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kirsten Balding
Paul Burgio
Nominal Hours: 100
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
None
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to interpret chemical test requirements, prepare samples, conduct pre-use and calibration checks on equipment and perform routine chemical tests/procedures. These tests will involve several measurement steps. The unit includes data processing and interpretation of results and tracking of obvious test malfunctions where the procedure is standardised. However, personnel are not required to analyse data, optimise tests/procedures for specific samples or troubleshoot equipment problems where the solution is not apparent.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures |
Element: |
1 Interpret and schedule test requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment and instruments involved 1.2 Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation and test methods, reagents and/or equipment |
Element: |
2 Receive and prepare samples |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
Element: |
3 Check equipment before use |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Set up equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements |
Element: |
4 Test samples to determine chemical species or properties |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements |
Element: |
5 Process and interpret data |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Record test data noting atypical observations 5.2 Construct calibration graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs |
Element: |
6 Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
Element: |
7 Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Enter approved data into laboratory information management system (LIMS) |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
learning activities will include face-to-face theory classes, laboratory exercises, group discussions, worksheets
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1, 2019
Week # |
Date week of |
Theory (2hr) |
Lab (3hr) Mon/Wed |
Purpose |
Assessment |
1
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11-Feb |
Topic 1 1.Outline of course 2. Metrology: SigFigs, Exp. Notation, SI Units |
Lab safety induction (combined session) Meet the class, Sign safety rules, Lab records, Flowcharting lab methods |
safety induction |
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2 |
18-Feb |
Topic 2 |
Lab 1 |
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Classifying matter, |
Lab Safety Mass Using balances |
safety induction (part 2) |
Lab Records
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skill building Show knowledge | |||||
3 |
25-Feb |
Topic 3 |
Lab 2 |
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Periodic table, Electron configuration of atoms - shells, subshells & orbitals, Ions |
Volume Lab glassware **new** Glass pipettes Mixing solutions **new** |
skill building Show knowledge |
Lab Records Online quiz 1 (Topics 1-3) |
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4 |
4-Mar |
Topic 4 |
Lab 3 |
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Chemical bonds: |
Volume Micropipettes Prepare Samples: Centrifuges (cover safety & calcs here) Equipment and Calibration Logs**new** |
skill building Show knowledge |
Lab Records
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5 |
11-Mar |
Topic 5 |
Lab 4 |
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Review bonds, Electronegativity, classifying bonds, bond angles, molecular shapes |
Chemical Test 1 Conductivity of aqueous solutions (Incl. MSDS)
Calibration 1 and Chemical Test 2 pH of urine using a pH meter **new** |
Perform chemical test Show knowledge |
Lab Records Labskills Calibration 1 Online quiz 2 (Safety)
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6 |
18-Mar |
Topic 6 |
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Polar/Non-Polar molecules |
Mon class(Labour Day)- Wed class: |
Record keeping |
Midsemester Logbook review |
7 |
25-Mar |
Quiz 3 Logbook catch up |
Practical Exam
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skill building; formal feedback |
Lab Skills Exam 1 Online quiz 3 (Topics 4-6)
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8 |
1-Apr |
Questions for quizzes Logbook catch up
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Catch up session** Practical exam pH of urine using a pH meter LOGBOOK REVIEW |
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Last chance Catch up** LabSkills Exam 1 Calibration 1 Online Quiz 1-3
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*Subject to change. **Catch up sessions are only for students with supporting documentation for absence or retests.
Calibrations: Required for BIOL5239C/MSL934004
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9 |
8-Apr |
Topic 7 |
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Formula weight, the mole, Avogadro's number, Concentration: |
Lab Skills Exam Retests & LOGBOOK REVIEW |
skill building; formal feedback Show knowledge |
Lab Records |
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10 |
15-Apr |
Topic 8 |
Lab 5 |
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Spectrophotometry, Balancing Chemical Equations (no class on Friday 19/4 due to Good Friday - come to other session or do at home) |
Prepare Solutions Incl. Chem Labels |
skill building Show knowledge |
Lab Records Labskills |
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Fri 19th Apr – Friday 26th Apr Student vacation (Easter/Anzac Day) |
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11 |
29-Apr |
Topic 9 |
Lab 6 |
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Stoichiometry Solubility,
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Chemical Test 3 Spectrophotometry of CuSO4 |
Perform chemical test Show knowledge |
Lab Records Labskills Online quiz 4 (Topics 7-8) |
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12 |
6-May |
Topic 10 |
Lab 7 |
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Limiting & excess reagents,% yields, Ionic reactions & equations (net & ionic), Solubilities of ionic compounds |
Calibration 2 and |
Perform chemical test Show knowledge |
Lab Records Labskills
Calibration 2 Spectrophotometer |
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13 |
13-May |
Topic 11 |
Lab 8 |
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Reaction rates, Reversible reactions, Chemical equilibrium, |
Chemical Test 5 Precipitation of BaSO4 |
Perform chemical test Show knowledge |
Lab Records Labskills |
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14 |
20-May |
Lab 9 |
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Final Logbook Review |
Calibration 3
Chemical Test 6 Spectrophotometry of Green food dye **new** Final Logbook review |
Perform chemical test Show knowledge |
Lab Records Labskills Calibration 3thermometer FINALLogbook Review |
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15 |
27-May |
Final Logbook review |
Practical Exam 2 Spectrophotometry of Blue food dye **new** Calibration 2 catch up* |
Perform chemical test (Spectrophotometry) |
Practical Exam 2 Calibration 2 catch up* FINALLogbook Review Online quiz 5 (Topics 9-11) |
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16 |
Week of 3-Jun |
Final Logbook review Resub’s |
Practical Exam 2 Catchup session** Calibration 3 catch up* Final Logbook review Resub’s |
Show knowledge & skills |
Catchup** Practical Exam 2 Calibration 3 FINALLogbook Review resub’s
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17 |
Week of 10-Jun |
Prac exam retests Alternative assessments (Special consideration only) |
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*Subject to change. **Catch up sessions are only for students with supporting documentation for absence or retests.
Calibrations: Required for BIOL5239C/MSL934004. Safe work practice during Labs in this course will be assessed for OHYH5992C/MSL944002. Refer to individual courses for more information.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Online quizzes
written tests
written practical reports
laboratory skills tests
laboratory logbook
Assessment Tasks
Assessments |
When |
Grading |
Assessment 1: Online Quizzes Online quiz 1 – Topics 1-3 Online quiz 2 – Lab Safety Online quiz 3 – Topics 4-6 Online quiz 4 – Topics 7-8 Online quiz 5 – Topics 9-11 |
Week 3 Week 4 Week 7 Week 11 Week 15 |
Satisfactory/NYS
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Assessment 2: Lab Records Lab Records (Logbook, Report results) Students must write up their logbook for at least 80% of labs AND have records evaluated as follows: Get logbook & checklist signed off each week, You must attend 80% of labs
To achieve satisfactory records and evidence of knowledge you need to keep timely and satisfactory records for all attended labs. Prelab questions, all experimental records including calibration and equipment logs, AND analysis questions must be completed. Additionally results are to be reported to the proforma or LIMS as shown in the Lab Manual.
Only labs where a student was present are assessable. |
Complete logbook record, results reports and required logs for all attended labs
Submit logbook for assessor reviews in Lab class time: AND End of semester: |
Satisfactory/NYS
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Assessment 3: Lab Skills Checklist To meet skills assessment requirements (shown below) you must complete at least 3 chemical tests to a satisfactory standard of performance and safety. Get your Lab skills checklist signed off for 3 chemical tests |
Perform 3 chemical tests There are 5 chemical tests available where your performance can be evaluated. This will be captured on the Lab Skills checklist. See the course schedule for dates.
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Satisfactory/NYS |
Assessment 4: Lab Skills Exam 1 Lab skills must be demonstrated to a satisfactory standard |
See class schedule for specific dates for each lab
Week 7 |
Satisfactory/NYS |
Assessment 5: Lab Skills Exam 2 Lab skills must be demonstrated to a satisfactory standard |
See class schedule for specific dates for each lab
Week 15 |
Satisfactory/NYS |
NYS = Not yet satisfactory
NOTE: Calibrations done in this course are required for BIOL5239C/MSL934004. Safe work practice during Labs in this course will be assessed for OHTH5992C/MSL944002. Refer to individual courses for assessment requirements.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for all assessments. Students may be given additional opportunities to demonstrate competence.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
APPLICATION FOR 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 (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application should be emailed to the program Coordinator (amber.mitton @rmit.edu.au). Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 5 days of the scheduled time of the assessment http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
• Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
What does “all assessments must be passed” mean exactly?
This means you need to pass all assessments listed in the table ie:
- in your Lab record AND
- Lab records are completed for at least 80% of labs, AND
- Logbook includes satisfactory records for all attended labs
- Both Lab skills exams are passed AND
- Lab skills demonstrate satisfactory performance for at least 3 chemical tests including spectrophotometry AND
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Students must attend at least 80% of Laboratory classes.
If you miss a lab you should provide a copy of your medical certificate or other evidence (court appearance, funeral notice, statutory declaration) to the teacher.
NOTE: This course is equivalent to BIOL5245C (MSL974019 Perform chemical tests & procedures)
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