Course Title: Use laboratory application software
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: OFFC5320C
Course Title: Use laboratory application software
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5362 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Amber Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Iain McKenzie
iain.mckenzie@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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
This unit of competency has no prerequisite(s).
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to use and apply computer software in the laboratory, field and/or production plants for analysis and reporting.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL924002 Use laboratory application software |
Element: |
1. Access application software |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify software required for the task 1.2 Open software from a personal computer or network terminal 1.3 Use information sources to locate details of software features and instructions for its use |
Element: |
2. Use software for specified purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Input a range of scientific data into a computing system 2.2 Conduct searches for the retrieval of required data 2.3 Use application features for efficient computation 2.4 Construct data sets and databases for numerical and graphical analyses |
Element: |
3. Produce reports of retrieved data and/or processed data |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Analyse data using features of the software package 3.2 Select options for constructing data reports 3.3 Print the results of data analyses using features of the software package 3.4 Integrate data from diverse application software units in a report 3.5 Report the outcomes and rationale for database searches where appropriate 3.6 Reference data sources according to the style requirements of the workplace |
Element: |
4. Perform simple record housekeeping |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Maintain archived data according to workplace standard procedures 4.2 Maintain hard copy data according to workplace standard procedures 4.3 Apply approved antivirus software and standard quarantine procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
• Lectures
• In class worksheet exercises
• Online learning activities
• Individual and Group discussions
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Week starting |
Topic |
1*** |
6th Feb |
Introduction to myRMIT, RMIT email, H-drive, Discussion Forum Creating a document Managing files Basic formatting, headers & footers, tables |
2 |
13th Feb |
Creating spreadsheets (Excel) |
3 |
20rd Feb |
Calculations in spreadsheets |
4 |
27th Feb |
Graphing in Excel |
5 |
6th March |
Calculations in spreadsheets |
6 |
13th March |
Mail merge, Applications of mail merge |
7 |
20th March |
Mail merge activity |
8 |
27th March |
Integrating Word & Excel |
9 |
3rd April |
Analysing data using software |
10 |
10th April |
Making a database/Easter Break |
10 |
17th April |
|
11 |
24th April |
Creating and maintaining a database |
12 |
1st May |
Entering data in a database, understanding field properties in a database |
13 |
8th May |
Creating reports & linking packages |
14 |
15th May |
Introduction to Minitab |
15 |
22nd May |
Minitab activities |
16 |
29th May |
Exam week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters |
|
No prescribed text |
|
Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits By Ramakant Gayakwad |
0-13-280868- |
Handouts during the class |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Skills tests
In class activities
participation in discussion boards
Assessment Tasks
Task |
Released on |
weighting |
|
1 |
Creating a basic spreadsheet, Using formulas and creating graphs in excel |
6th March |
40% |
2 |
Creating and Editing Documents, Writing Reports |
24th April |
20% |
3 |
Understanding terminology in MS Access/Creating Database |
8th May |
30% |
4 |
Participation with Discussion Board throughout the semester |
10% |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilises 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
Assessment information
- All assessment types must be passed (exams, quizzes and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the assignment component).
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension 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 is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au).
- Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) 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 (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
- 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.
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