Course Title: Apply electrophoretic techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: BIOL5232C
Course Title: Apply electrophoretic techniques
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5363 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Course Contact: Amber Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: @rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kirsten Balding
Kirsten.Balding@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 9925 4283 (office hours)
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
Pre-requisites:
MSL974006 Perform biological procedures
OR
MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to analyse samples using electrophoretic techniques. The unit also includes establishing client needs for routine and non-routine samples, optimising workplace procedures and instruments for specific samples, obtaining valid and reliable data and reporting test results. Personnel are required to recognise atypical test data/results and troubleshoot common analytical procedure and equipment problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975008 Apply electrophoretic techniques |
Element: |
1 Establish client needs and schedule analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history 1.2 Record sample description, compare with specification and record and report discrepancies 1.3 Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures 1.4 Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes 1.5 Schedule analysis using workplace procedures |
Element: |
2 Prepare samples and standards |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample 2.2 Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements 2.3 Prepare validation checks for analytical portion |
Element: |
3 Set up and optimise instrument |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures 3.2 Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures 3.3 Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements 3.4 Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required |
Element: |
4 Perform analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples 4.2 Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data 4.3 Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required |
Element: |
5 Process and analyse data |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Confirm data is the result of valid measurements 5.2 Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations 5.3 Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units 5.4 Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel 5.5 Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results |
Element: |
6 Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Identify risks, hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and analytical method 6.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for test method and materials to be tested 6.3 Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts 6.4 Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory waste 6.5 Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures |
Element: |
7 Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Enter approved data and results into laboratory information management system (LIMS) 7.2 Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace procedures 7.3 Maintain security, integrity and traceability of samples and documentation 7.4 Communicate results to appropriate personnel |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lab classes and Record keeping
Lectures/Workshops
Presentations
Exams
Reports and Assignments
Online theory and quizzes
Research
Fieldtrips
Teaching Schedule
FOR LONG EXPERIMENTS THEORY & PRAC CLASSES ARE MERGED TOGETHER
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Lab Manual - Term 1 (DNA) |
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Resources available on Blackboard for this course |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
online quizzes
written tests
practical reports
laboratory logbook
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1. Theory
a. Weekly Quizzes 10% (best 10 grades count @ 2% each) There is a quiz most weeks. Due on Blackboard.
b. 2 Theory Exams 25% + 25% = 50% Week of 4/4/16 and Week of 30/5/16
Assessment 2. Prac Reports
1: Agarose Electrophoresis of DNA 15%
Lab: 24/2/16 & 2/3/16 (choose lab 3 or 4)
2. 2: SDS-PAGE of Albumin 15%
Lab 8: 27/4/16
Assessment 3. Logbook and Lab Skills Record
10% logbook and satisfactory Labskills (satisfactory records kept/participation for at least 80% of lab classes)
Use the self assessment checklist to see if you have completed the record, then get it assessed within 2 weeks of the class. To be considered satisfactory each record will be assessed against the checklist and signed off by the supervisor on the central logbook checklist sheet.
There will be a mid-semester review of logbook and lab skills followed by a final assessment (16/5/16)
Total 100%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
• This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded (50-59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent (0 – 49%)
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exams, pracs, and assignments etc.) For example, if there are two exams you need to have an average of 50% to pass and you also need to have passed the other assessment types. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the exams but fail the prac component).
• 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 (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours 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.
• 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 online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
- A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher
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