Course Title: Perform microscopic examination

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: BIOL5243C

Course Title: Perform microscopic examination

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Course Contact: Kirsten Balding

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4283

Course Contact Email: kirsten.balding@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.

This unit of competency applies to laboratory or technical assistants in all industry sectors. The unit of competency covers limited interpretation and analysis of results. Troubleshooting of equipment and procedures is not required.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination
Element:	1. Prepare samples for examination
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Log and label samples according to workplace procedures to ensure traceability 1.2 Follow documented standard operating procedures to prepare samples for microscopic examination
Element:	2. Set up and use a light microscope
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Carry and use a microscope correctly preventing damage to the equipment and ensuring operator safety 2.2 Perform pre-use and safety checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose 2.3 Check lenses to ensure they are clean 2.4 Set up the microscope for optimum resolution and even illumination 2.5 Select the appropriate objectives and filter for the sample being examined 2.6 Place sample correctly on the stage
Element:	3. Observe and identify sample characteristics
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Recognise and identify significant sample characteristics 3.2 Perform required calculations accurately
Element:	4. Maintain a safe work environment
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Ensure safety and minimise cross-contamination using personal protective equipment (PPE) 4.2 Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with workplace safety protocols 4.3 There is NO 4.3 on training.gov.au 4.4 Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts 4.5 Collect and dispose of all wastes safely

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities include pre-lab preparation classes & practical laboratory classes To become competent in microscopy skills you need to attend all classes.

Teaching Schedule

Semester Week	GROUP B Monday	GROUP C Wednesday	GROUP A Friday	Theory Topics	Laboratory work
1	10 Feb No Micro B	12 Feb M1	14 Feb  M1	M1-1 Introducing the microscope M1-2 Handling laboratory material	M1 Laboratory safety Introduction to the microscope
2	17 Feb M1	19 Feb M2	21 Feb M2	M2-1 Scale / measuring M2-2 Label & document samples	M2 Wet preparations Draw cells
3	24 Feb M2	26 Feb M3	28 Feb M3	M3-1 Blood components M3-2 Hair structure M3-3 Field of view & measuring objects	M3 Observe a human blood film Measure blood cells Measure human hair diameter
4	2 Mar M3	4 Mar M4	6 Mar M4	M4-1 Ways to count cells M4-2 Staining & mounting cells	M4 Count cells Make slides of human cheek cells
5	9 Mar Pub Hol no class	11 Mar M5	13 Mar M5	M5-1 Microscopes in the workplace M5-2 Storing samples	M5 Track moving cells Progress check microscope set-up
6	16 Mar M4	18 Mar M6	20 Mar M6	M6-1 Oil immersion objective	M6 Observing cells magnified at 1000X
7	23 Mar M5	25 Mar PRAC ASSESS	27 Mar PRAC ASSESS	Prac Assessment A & C
8	30 Mar M6
9	6 April PRAC ASSESS			Prac Assessment B

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include demonstration of microscopy skills, quizzes and reports

Assessment Tasks

Assessment	Semester Week	GROUP B  Monday	GROUP C  Wednesday	GROUP A  Friday
Log book M1	1	10 Feb No Micro B	12 Feb M1	14 Feb  M1
Log book M2 Worksheet M1	2	17 Feb  M1	19 Feb  M2	21 Feb  M2
Log book M3  Worksheet M2	3	24 Feb  M2	26 Feb  M3	28 Feb  M3
Log book M4  Worksheet M3	4	2 Mar M3	4 Mar M4	6 Mar M4
Log book M5  Worksheet M5	5	9 Mar Pub Hol no class	11 Mar M5	13 Mar M5
Log book M6 Worksheet M4 Worksheet M6	6	16 Mar M4	18 Mar  M6	20 Mar M6
Prac Assessment  Grp A & C	7	23 Mar M5	25 Mar PRAC ASSESS	27 Mar PRAC ASSESS
All Worksheet re-submissions	8	30 Mar M6
Prac Assessment  Grp B	9	6 April PRAC ASSESS

Assessment Matrix

This is an ungraded competency-based course.

CA Competency Achieved  
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

 

To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills.

A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between the teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.

Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.

Other Information

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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application should be emailed to the Program Coordinator (kirsten.balding@rmit.edu.au). 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, 5 days of the scheduled time of examination www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

Your submitted assessments must be YOUR OWN WORK.
Plagiarism means submitting 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 being expelled 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.

See https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy for further information about assessment policies and governance.

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