Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: BIOL5243C
Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3399 - Certificate III in Science
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
Nominal Hours: 40
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 describes the skills and knowledge to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
This unit of competency applies to laboratory or technical assistants in all industry sectors. The unit of competency covers limited interpretation and analysis of results. Troubleshooting of equipment and procedures is not required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination |
Element: |
1. Prepare samples for examination |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Log and label samples according to workplace procedures to ensure traceability 1.2 Follow documented standard operating procedures to prepare samples for microscopic examination |
Element: |
2. Set up and use a light microscope |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Carry and use a microscope correctly preventing damage to the equipment and ensuring operator safety 2.2 Perform pre-use and safety checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose 2.3 Check lenses to ensure they are clean 2.4 Set up the microscope for optimum resolution and even illumination 2.5 Select the appropriate objectives and filter for the sample being examined 2.6 Place sample correctly on the stage |
Element: |
3. Observe and identify sample characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Recognise and identify significant sample characteristics 3.2 Perform required calculations accurately |
Element: |
4. Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Ensure safety and minimise cross-contamination through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) 4.2 Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with workplace safety protocols 4.4 Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts 4.5 Collect and dispose of all wastes safely |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Practical Activities
Worksheets
Quizzes
Group work
Teaching Schedule
Semester Week |
Monday |
Theory Topics |
Laboratory work |
Assessment |
1 |
7 April,2020 |
M1-1 Introducing the microscope |
M1 Laboratory safety |
Log book M1 |
2 |
21 April,2020 |
M2-1 Scale / measuring |
M2 Wet preparations |
Log book M2 |
3 |
28 April,2020 |
M3-1 Blood components |
M3 Observe a human blood film |
Log book M3 |
4 |
5 May,2020 |
M4-1 Ways to count cells |
M4 Count cells |
Log book M4 |
5 |
12 May,2020 |
M5-1 Microscopes in the workplace |
M5 Track moving cells |
Log book M5 |
6 |
19 May ,2020 |
M6-1 Oil immersion objective |
M6 Observing cells magnified at 1000X |
Log book M6 |
7 |
26 May ,2020 |
Prac Assessment |
Prac Assessment |
Prac Assessment |
8 |
1 June ,2020 |
M7-1 -Osmosis |
M7 Osmosis in Plant and animal cells |
All Worksheet |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may consist of quizzes, practical activities, laboratory reports & skills demonstration.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1-Microscopy Practical Test
Task 2-Maintaining a Logbook
Task 3-Knowledge worksheets 1-6
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.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Submission of Assessment Tasks
It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. 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.
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator, Namrita Kaul, namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au.
Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
If you require an extension of time longer than 7 days, you must apply for Special Consideration.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Special consideration
If you are unable to sit a test, exam or lab-based assessments due to unexpected circumstances (e.g., illness), you should apply for Special Consideration for the missed assessment. Information on applying for Special Consideration can be found from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration. Applications for Special Consideration should NOT be submitted to the course or program coordinator.
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