Course Title: Prepare, standardise and use solutions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: BIOL5229C
Course Title: Prepare, standardise and use solutions
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
Rauha Quazi
+61 3 9925 4277
Kirsten Balding
+61 3 9925 4283
kirsten.balding@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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 covers the ability to prepare, standardise and monitor the quality of solutions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL974001 Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
Element: |
1 Prepare solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select appropriate procedure for solution preparation |
Element: |
2 Standardise and use volumetric solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assemble appropriate laboratory equipment 2.2 Perform serial dilutions as required |
Element: |
3 Calculate and record data |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Calculate specified concentrations |
Element: |
4 Monitor the quality of laboratory solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check solutions for visual deterioration and expiry date |
Element: |
5 Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Lectures
- Online learning activities
- Practicals
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date starting |
Topic |
Lab |
Assessment |
1 |
2-Jul
|
Introduction to acids & bases, pH, measuring pH |
Lab 1 Measuring pH using Indicators
|
Log Book & Lab Skills |
2 |
9-Jul |
Strong & weak acids & bases, pKa |
Lab 2 Measuring pH using the pH meter
|
Log Book & Lab Skills
|
3 |
16-Jul |
Intro to titrating Accuracy and precision – Standard & Random errors
|
Lab 3 Analysis of vinegar by Titration |
Log Book & Lab Skills Lab report 1: Titration Online Quiz 1 |
4 |
23-Jul |
Primary Standards and Standardisation of solution |
Lab 4 |
Log Book & Lab Skills
Standardisation
|
5 |
30-July |
Introduction to Buffers, Predicting pH of buffer solutions, Buffering capacity, pH compared to pKa, buffer concentration |
Lab 5
|
Log Book & Lab Skills
Lab Report 1 due
|
6 |
6-Aug |
Titration Curves |
Lab 6 Titration curve of a strong base against a weak acid |
Log Book & Lab Skills
Titration Curve Online Quiz 2 |
7 |
13-Aug |
Lab only |
Last chance Assessment catch up session*
|
Catch up: Lab 3, 4 or 6
Submit logbook & checklist for mid-semester review
|
8 |
20-Aug |
Mid Semester exams |
No classes |
|
|
27 Aug |
27 August – 2 Sept : Mid semester Break |
9 |
3-Sep
|
Lab Only
|
Lab 7 Standardising 0.1 M NaOH Titration Curve
|
Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation Titration curve
|
10 |
10-Sep |
Oxidation & Reduction (Redox) Reactions |
Lab 8 Standardisation of KI with ascorbic acid
|
Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation Online Quiz 3 |
11 |
17-Sep |
Redox titration |
Lab 9 Redox titration: Standardisation of KI with ascorbic acid Iodometry of vitamin C |
Log Book & Lab Skills Lab Report 2 due Standardisation, Titration
|
12 |
24-Sep |
Serial dilutions |
Lab 10 Serial dilution |
Log Book & Lab Skills Serial dilution |
13 |
1-Oct |
Lab Only
|
Lab 11 Redox titration with serial dilution |
Log Book & Lab Skills Titration, Serial dilution Online Quiz 4 Submit logbook & checklist for final-semester review
|
14 |
8-Oct |
Lab Only
|
Last chance Assessment catch up session* |
Catch up: Lab 7, 8 or 9
|
15 |
15-Oct |
Revision |
|
|
16 |
22-Oct |
Exams |
|
Theory Exam |
17 |
29-Oct |
Alternative assessment (special consideration only) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Online Learning materials will be provided, via canvas, during the course.
A bound (non-spiral) exercise book is needed to be used as a logbook.
A scientific calculator is needed to perform calculations in class and during exam.
Safety equipment: lab coat, closed shoes, gloves
Recommended textbook
Bettelheim FA, Brown WH, Campbell MK, Farrell SO (2013) General, Organic and Biochemistry 10th Ed. Thomson/Brooks-Cole, Australia
Overview of Assessment
written tests
assessment of laboratory skills
practical reports
Assessment Tasks
Assessment |
Weighing |
When |
Assessment 1 Laboratory Practise |
25% |
Week 7, 13 |
Assessment 2 *Laboratory skills |
Satisfactory completion |
Assessed each lab session along with logbook records |
Assessment 3 Lab reports |
2 x 10 = 20% |
Week 5, 11 |
Assessment 4 Online quizzes |
4 x 5 = 20% |
Week 3, 6, 10, 13 |
Assessment 5 Theory Exam |
35% |
Week 16 |
* Laboratory skills include attending minimum 80% of the lab sessions, standardise three different solutions and perform 3 titrations (including 1 titration curve) to the required precision and accuracy.
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 (exams, pracs, and assignments etc.) For example, if there are two exams you need to have an average of 50% to pass and you also need to have passed the other assessment types. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the exams but fail the prac component). 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 (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application form should be emailed to the Program Coordinator (namrita.kaul@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 http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
- A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher
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