Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: BIOL5222C
Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5362 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Joanne Bobbitt
joanne.bobbitt@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 140
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:
MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to contribute to the culture, isolation and identification of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, algae and parasites, in order to investigate the physiology and pathology of plants and animals, monitor the natural environment, and to assist in the production of foods, pharmaceutical goods and other manufactured materials.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests |
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1 Receive samples and process associated request forms |
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2 Prepare for safe microbiological work and aseptic applications |
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3 Process samples for direct examination |
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4 Prepare pure cultures for microbiological work and aseptic applications |
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5 Perform procedures that can assist in the identification of microorganisms |
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6 Estimate the number and/or size of micro-organisms in samples |
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7 Maintain records of laboratory work |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Practical laboratory exercises
Lectures on theoretical aspects of microbiology
Online research activities
Group discussion
You will be provided with revision questions for the material covered each week in class.
It is expected that for every hour of theory class, each student dedicates an hour of out-of-class study to the theoretical aspects of microbiology.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Date | Topic | Practical activities | Assessment |
1 | 5/2 | Introduction to Microbiology | No prac | |
2 | 12/2 | Microscopy: Smears & Staining; |
Safety, Laboratory Rules, Reports, Assessment, Aseptic Technique, Microscope set up Prac1: Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells Prac 2: Gram Stains Prac 3: Gram, spore & negative stains. Plating |
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3 | 19/2 | Bacterial Metabolism and growth requirements | Prac 4: Effects of varying incubation conditions on growth | Prac report |
4 | 26/2 | Bacterial Growth & its measurement; | Prac 5: Bacterial Population Counts | |
5 | 5/3 | Controlling Microbial Growth Culture media |
Prac 6: Sterilisation and disinfection | |
6 | 12/3 | Labour Day (no theory class) | Prac 7: Preparation of HBA and MAC plates | |
7 | 19/3 | Microbial genetics | Prac 8: Bacterial conjugation | |
8 | 26/3 | Revision | LOG BOOK CHECKLIST DUE | |
2/4 | STUDENT VACATION | |||
9 | 9/4 | MID SEMESTER 1 EXAM | ||
10 | 16/4 | Classification of organisms | Prac 9: Basic Identification Tests | |
11 | 23/4 | Introduction to Identification | Prac 10:Biochemical Tests 1 | Prac report |
12 | 30/4 | More Identification Tests | Prac 11: Biochemical Tests 2 | |
13 | 7/5 | Gram Positive Bacteria | Prac 12: Identification of Gram Positive Cocci | |
14 | 14/5 | Gram Negative Bacteria | Prac 13: Identification of Gram Negative Bacilli | |
15 | 21/5 | REVISION | Practical Exam | |
16 | 28/5 | END SEMESTER 1 EXAM | ||
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1 | 2/7 | Normal human flora | Prac schedule to follow | |
2 | 9/7 | Immunology and epidemiology | ||
3 | 16/7 | Skin and wound infections | ||
4 | 23/7 | Antimicrobials and antivirals | ||
5 | 30/7 | Virology | ||
6 | 6/8 | Systemic and nervous system infections | ||
7 | 13/8 | REVISION | ||
8 | 20/8 | MID SEMESTER 2 EXAM | ||
27/8 | Mid Semester Break | |||
9 | 3/9 | Urinogenital tract infections | ||
10 | 10/9 | Respiratory tract infections | ||
11 | 17/9 | Gastrointestinal infections | ||
12 | 24/9 | Food microbiology | ||
13 | 1/10 | Biotechnology applications | ||
14 | 8/10 | Environmental microbiology | ||
15 | 15/10 | REVISION | Practical exam | |
16 | 22/10 | END SEMESTER 2 EXAM | ||
17 | 29/10 | additional assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
On-line resources and other material will be provided in class and will be available via Canvas
Recommended Text Book:
Microbiology: An Introduction Global Edition
The Twelfth Edition of Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology: An Introduction focuses on big picture concepts and themes in microbiology, encouraging students to visualize and synthesize tough topics such as microbial metabolism, immunology, and microbial genetics. The text and accompanying resources also help students make connections between microbiology theory and disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.Author: TORTORA Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA Publication Date: 2015-07 Edition: 12
Overview of Assessment
written tests
practical reports
assessment of laboratory practical skills
laboratory logbook
Assessment Tasks
Formative assessment:
• Online Quizzes
• Problem sheets/work sheets.
• Feedback and self-assessment in laboratory/workplace
Students must pass all of the following assessment tasks to pass this course
4 x Theory Tests (2 per semester) @ 15 % each 60%
4 x Formal Practical Reports (2 per semester) @ 10 % each 40%
1 x Practical observation (1st semester) COMPETENCY satisfactory/not yet satisfactory
1 x Practical examination (2nd semester) COMPETENCY satisfactory/not yet satisfactory
Log Book (throughout the year) COMPETENCY satisfactory/not yet satisfactory
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 (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
- 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 on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application form is emailed to the Program Coordinator (namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au) Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). 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 at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
- 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.
- Students must attend at least 80% of practical classes. If you miss a prac class you should provide a copy of your medical certificate or other evidence (court appearance, funeral notice, statutory declaration) to the teacher.
- Plagiarism- 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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