Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
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 optimize resolution |
Element: |
5. Observe, identify and report sample characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Recognize and identify significant sample characteristics |
Element: |
6. Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Ensure safety and minimize cross-contamination through the use of personal protective clothing and safety equipment |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
theory classes, practical activities, worksheets.
Teaching Schedule
Week No | Date(week starts) | Topic |
1 | 11/04/16 |
Introduction to the Microscope. Examine a prepared blood smear. Image orientation, estimating size. |
2 | 18/04/16 |
Wet preparations of pond and sea water, examine yeast |
3 | 25/04/16 |
Forensics: Sample buccal cells, stain, observe, record. Examine hair samples |
4 | 2/05/16 |
Microbiology- introduction to gram stains and identification of bacteria, oil immersion |
5 | 9/05/16 |
Food Microscopy, compare food samples, iodine stain, fixed smears, mould structure |
6 | 16/05 /16 |
Osmosis, osmotic effect on plant cells and human blood cells/ Using Stereomicroscopes |
7 | 23/05/16 |
Microscopy- Competency based Assessment (S/NYS) |
8 | 30/05/16 |
Starch granules, Haematology, Mycology Theory Exam (50%)- 31/5/16 Logbook submitted (50%)-Due 31/5/16 |
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)- Competency must be achieved to pass the course. 24/5/2016
2. Maintaining a Log book (at least 8 practical sessions will be marked plus all post prac questions)- 50% 31/5/2016
3. Exam- 50% 31/5/2016
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilises 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
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
•All assessment types must be passed (theory and prac). You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac component).
•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, or emailed to the Coordinator (nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au).
•Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
•Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) 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 (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
•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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