Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: ONPS7805C

Course Title: Perform microscopic examination

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4433 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Course Contact: Rauha Quazi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Anu Sharma

anu.sharma@rmit.edu.au 

 

Samantha Patrick

Samantha.patrick@rmit.edu.au

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

Nil. 

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 assistants and technicians 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:	MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
Element:	1. Prepare samples for examination
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety and minimise cross-contamination? 1.2 Prepare samples for microscopic examination in accordance with workplace procedures
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 external 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 counts and measurements 3.3 Collect and dispose of all wastes safely

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities include interactive online classes, practical laboratory exercises, and individual study

Teaching Schedule

 

Microscopy Schedule 2024 Semester                         2 If circumstances change, we may need to adjust this schedule. Link Announcements to your student email address to stay updated if there are alterations.
Wee k	Week beginnin g	Topic/Learnin g activities (Theory/Tut)	Assessment / Prac Activity Practical/La b
Week 1	15/07/2024	Introducing the microscope Microscopes in the workplace Handling laboratory material	Safety briefing and introduction
Week 2	22/07/2024	Preparing wet preparations/Label & document samples	M1 Laboratory safety Introduction to the microscope
Week 3	29/07/2024	Scale | measuring Field of view & measuring objects Hair structure	M2 Wet preparations Draw cells
Week 4	5/08/2024	Environmental samples/ Plant cells	M3 Calculate field of view Measure objects Observe blood cells

 

Week 5	12/08/2024	Ways to count cells Fixing, staining & mounting cells/Storing samples long-term	M4 Osmosis in plant cells Track moving organisms
Week 6	19/08/2024	Oil immersion objective Microscope types	M5 Count cells Make permanent stained mounts
Week 7	26/08/2024	AT2 Logbook fixes Revision	M6 Check microscope set-up Observe cells magnified at 1000X
Week 8	9/09/24	AT3 Knowledge Quiz	AT1 Prac Test
Week 9	16/09/24		Catch up class

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include:

• knowledge tests
• practical skills test
• practical logbooks
• presentations
• group work
• research
• lab reports
• assignments

 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Practical
AT1 Lab skills and logbook

Record of laboratory results (practical lab )
Due: Submitted weekly; Last date for corrections is final week of course (See Canvas Syllabus)

Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment
Observed performance of laboratory tasks

Date: Week 15 and 16 (See Canvas Syllabus)

Record of laboratory results (practical lab and online work)
Due: Submitted weekly; Last date for corrections is final week of course (See Canvas Syllabus)

Assessment Task 3: Knowledge
AT3 Theory test 

Summative online quiz 
Date: Week 16 (See Canvas Syllabus) 

You must be graded satisfactory on all assessment tasks to be deemed competent.

For each assessment you will be given up to two (2) attempts, however, to be granted the second attempt at any assessment, your first attempt must be an appropriate attempt to try and gain a satisfactory outcome. For example, you must appropriately attempt each question or aspect of the assessment task.
If your first attempt fails to meet the above standard, you may not be eligible for a second attempt at that task.
A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic

Assessment Matrix

Other 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 (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/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 (rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au). Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (see below).

• For missed assessments such as tests- 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 (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration)

•  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.

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