Course Title: Perform chemical tests and procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: BIOL5230C
Course Title: Perform chemical tests and procedures
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5363 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
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
Kirsten Balding - Teacher - Theory & Lab kirsten.balding@rmit.edu.au 9925 4283
Michael Allnutt - Lab Teacher michael.allnutt@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 interpret chemical test requirements, prepare samples, conduct pre-use and calibration checks on equipment and perform routine chemical tests/procedures. These tests will involve several measurement steps. The unit includes data processing and interpretation of results and tracking of obvious test malfunctions where the procedure is standardised. However, personnel are not required to analyse data, optimise tests/procedures for specific samples or troubleshoot equipment problems where the solution is not apparent.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures |
Element: |
1 Interpret and schedule test requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment and instruments involved 1.2 Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation and test methods, reagents and/or equipment 1.3 Plan work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple samples |
Element: |
2 Receive and prepare samples |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs) 2.2 Record sample description, compare with specification and note and report discrepancies 2.3 Prepare samples and standards in accordance with chemical testing requirements 2.4 Ensure traceability of samples from receipt to reporting of results |
Element: |
3 Check equipment before use |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Set up equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements 3.2 Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with relevant workplace and operating procedures 3.3 Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment and report to appropriate personnel 3.4 Check equipment calibration using specified standards and procedures 3.5 Quarantine out-of-calibration equipment and instruments 3.6 Ensure reagents required for the test are available and meet quality requirements |
Element: |
4 Test samples to determine chemical species or properties |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements 4.2 Perform tests or procedures on all samples and standards in accordance with specified methods 4.3 Shut down equipment and instruments in accordance with operating procedures |
Element: |
5 Process and interpret data |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Record test data noting atypical observations 5.2 Construct calibration graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs 5.3 Ensure calculated values are consistent with expectations 5.4 Record and report results in accordance with workplace procedures 5.5 Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures 5.6 Interpret trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel 5.7 Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results |
Element: |
6 Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel 6.2 Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts 6.3 Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal 6.4 Care for and store equipment and reagents as required |
Element: |
7 Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Enter approved data into laboratory information management system (LIMS) 7.2 Maintain confidentiality and security of workplace information and laboratory data 7.3 Maintain equipment and calibration logs in accordance with workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory classes
Lab classes
Worksheets
Groupwork
Tutorials
Online quizzes
Exams
Assignments
Teaching Schedule
Week | Date | Theory | Prac | Assessment |
1 | 6 Feb | Topic 1 Outline of course |
Lab safety induction | |
2 | 13 Feb | Classifying matter, atomic theory, atomic number & |
Lab 1: Lab Safety Mass: Using balances |
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3 | 20 Feb | Periodic table, Electron configuration of atoms - shells, subshells & orbitals, Ions |
Lab 2: Volume: Lab glassware Volume: Glass pipettes |
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4 | 27 Feb | Chemical bonds: ionic & covalent bonding, properties of ionic & covalent compounds, Lewis dot diagrams, naming compounds |
Lab 3: Volume: Micropipettes Prepare Samples: Centrifuges |
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5 | 6 March | Review bonds, Electronegativity, classifying bonds, bond angles, molecular shapes |
Lab 4: Mixing solutions
Chemical Test 1: Conductivity of aqueous solutions |
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6 | 13 March | Formula weight, the mole, |
No lab class | |
7 | 20 March |
Spectrophotometry |
Lab 5
Prepare Solutions |
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8 | 27 March | Revision | Prac exam 1: Balances & pipetting | Prac exam 1 |
9 | 3 April |
Exam week- 6 April- 12 April Easter break 13 April- 19 April |
Prac Exam Retests & LOGBOOK REVIEW | |
10 a | 10 April | |||
10b | 17 April | |||
11 | 24 April | Stoichiometry |
Lab 6 Chemical Test 2: Spectrophotometry of CuSO4 |
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12 | 1 May | Limiting & excess reagents,% yields, |
Lab 7 Chemical Test 3: IDH enzyme timecourse assay |
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13 | 8 May | Reaction rates, Reversible reactions, Chemical equilibrium, |
Lab 8
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14 | 15 May | Serial Dilutions |
Lab 9
Chemical Test 5: |
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15 | 22 May | Revision |
Lab Skills Exam 2 Make a solution, Measure diluted solution in spectrophotometer |
Prac exam 2 |
16 | 29 May | Theory exam 2 |
Theory exam 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell, Farrell and Torres (2016) Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry 11th Edition |
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Perform Chemical Tests and Procedures Lab Manual |
References
Other Resources
1. Students require a lab coat, safety goggles, gloves and a permanent marker pen for Laboratory classes.
2. An exercise book for the logbook.This should be a bound book, not spiral. 30 pages is sufficient.
Overview of Assessment
Online quizzes
written tests
written practical reports
laboratory skills tests
laboratory logbook
Assessment Tasks
Assessments |
When |
Satisfactory work will be graded (Value as %) |
Assessment 1: Theory Exams x 2 (graded) All ‘critical competency questions’ must be passed AND both exams passed on average (at least 50% overall) |
Mid semester: End of semester: |
Satisfactory/NYS 2 x 25% = 50% |
Assessment 2: Lab Skills (Satisfactory/ Not yet satisfactory) |
All labs See class schedule for specific dates for each lab
week of 27/3/17 week of 22/5/17 |
Satisfactory/NYS
Satisfactory/NYS Satisfactory/NYS, 10%
Satisfactory/NYS Satisfactory/NYS |
(a) Assessor observations checklists (all labs) To meet skills assessment requirements (shown below) you must complete certain labs to a satisfactory standard of performance and safety. You must attend 80% of labs.
(b) Lab Skills Exams
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Assessment 3: Lab Records (Logbook) Students must write up their logbook for at least 80% of labs (experimental records AND analysis questions) Only labs where a student was present are assessable. AND have records evaluated · |
Complete logbook record AND get it peer reviewed within 2 weeks of each lab for ALL attended labs
Submit to assessor · Mid semester: AND · End of semester:
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Satisfactory/NYS20%
Marks are given for · Completed peer feedback and · Self assessment and · Assessor review |
Assessment 4: Report Results Report results to LIMS and/or report sheet as required for at least 2 out of: (a) Report 1: Conductivity (b) Report 2: CuSO4 Spectrophotometry (c) Report 3: IDH time-course assay |
Complete in each class See class schedule for dates
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Satisfactory/NYS 2 x 10% = 20% |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilises graded assessment. Grades are as follows:
- 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 is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. 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, 48 hours 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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