Course Title: Process and interpret data

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5282 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)

Course Title: Process and interpret data

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 70

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.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
MATH5333C	City Campus	TAFE	155T Vocational Health and Sciences	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2011, Term1 2012, Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016

Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053

Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the ability to retrieve data, evaluate formulae and perform scientific calculations, present and interpret information in tables and graphs and keep accurate records. The unit requires personnel to solve problems of limited complexity where the information may be less obvious, but not contradictory, and can be determined by direct reasoning.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

There are no pre-requistes  or co-requisites for this course

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MSL924001A Process and interpret data
Elements:	1. Retrieve and check data 2. Calculate scientific quantities 3. Present data in tables, charts and graphs 4. Interpret data in tables, charts and graphs 5. Keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam