Course Title: Use laboratory application software
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: OFFC5338C
Course Title: Use laboratory application software
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5388 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
David Thomas
david.b.thomas@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to use and apply computer software for analysing and reporting in the laboratory, field and/or production plants.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSL924004 Use laboratory application software |
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1. Access application software |
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2. Use software for specified purposes |
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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 |
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3. Produce reports of retrieved data and/or processed data |
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4. Perform simple record housekeeping |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This course is conducted with a combination of;
- Lectures
• In class/online worksheet exercises
• Online learning activities
• Individual and Group discussions
Teaching Schedule
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Course handouts will be provided during the classes and also available on Canvas Course shell
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
knowledge tests
observation of skills
reports
folio of completed work
Assessment Tasks
No |
Name of Assessment Task |
Method of Assessment |
Assessment Task 1 |
Using Software Packages |
An activity will be conducted during the class time in the class room.(online) |
Assessment Task 2 |
Managing Databases |
An ongoing activity to be completed during weeks 8 and 13 |
Assessment Task 3 |
Knowledge Test |
Written Test to be conducted during class time |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This is a competency based course and is not graded.
The results schedule is:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between the teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
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 (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application should be emailed to the Program Coordinator, Rauha Quazi rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au . Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments 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 the assessment http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
• 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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