Course Title: Process and interpret data
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: MATH7088C
Course Title: Process and interpret data
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Course Contact: Kirsten Balding
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4283
Course Contact Email: kirsten.balding@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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 retrieve data, evaluate formulae and perform scientific calculations, present and interpret information in tables and graphs and keep accurate records. The unit requires personnel to solve problems of limited complexity where the information may be less obvious, but not contradictory, and can be determined by direct reasoning.
This unit of competency applies to laboratory assistants, field/laboratory technicians and instrument operators in all industry sectors
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL924003 Process and interpret data |
Element: |
1. Retrieve and check data |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Store and retrieve data using appropriate files and/or application software 1.2 Verify the quality of data using workplace procedures 1.3 Rectify errors in data using workplace procedures |
Element: |
2. Calculate scientific quantities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Calculate statistical values for given data 2.2 Calculate scientific quantities using given formulae and data and estimate uncertainties 2.3 Ensure calculated quantities are consistent with estimations and expectations 2.4 Report all calculated quantities using the appropriate units and correct number of significant figures |
Element: |
3. Present data |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Present data in clearly labelled tables, charts and graphs 3.2 Graph data using appropriate scales to span the range of data or display trends 3.3 Report all data using the appropriate units and number of significant figures |
Element: |
4. Interpret data |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Interpret significant features of tables, charts and graphs, including gradients, intercepts, maximum and minimum values, and limit lines 4.2 Recognise and report trends in data |
Element: |
5. Keep accurate records |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Transcribe information accurately 5.2 Verify the accuracy of records following workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Lectures
- Worksheets
- Online learning activities
Teaching Schedule
2020 teaching schedule for Process & Interpret Data
MSL924003
Week |
Week starting |
Topic |
Comments |
1 |
10th Feb |
Metrology & SI units Scientific Notations Significant figures |
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2 |
17th Feb |
Calculating basic statistics for given data and Levey Jennings chart |
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3 |
24th Feb |
Measurement conversions and micro-measurements Store the data provided in previous week in an appropriate format Retrieve the data and perform basic calculations on it |
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4 |
2nd Mar |
Continue with previous week |
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5 |
9th Mar
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Indices, Index laws |
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6 |
16th Mar |
Concentrations and dilutions Percentages and Calculations with percentages |
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7 |
23rd Mar |
Continue with previous week |
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8 |
30th Mar |
Ratio and Proportion Variation Direct, inverse and joint variation |
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9 |
6th Apr |
Mid Sem break (9 Apr to 15 Apr mid sem break) |
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9 |
13th Apr |
Class resume 16th April |
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10 |
20th Apr |
Graphs Represent and interpret data in graphical form |
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11 |
27th Apr |
Substitution into Formulae and calculations Errors in measurements Linear Equations |
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12 |
4th May |
Continue with previous week |
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13 |
11th May |
Logarithms |
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14 |
18th May |
Continue with Logs |
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15 |
25th May |
Revision |
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16 |
1st June |
Final assessment |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include quizzes, folio of completed tasks and observation of skills
Assessment Tasks
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.
Task 1(week 4 and week 6)
Set of 2 online quizzes
Task 2 (week 6 to week 13)
In class assessment
a. Maintain Simulated Data Entry Object
b. Perform calculations within the simulated laboratory
c. Report, check and maintain records
Task 3 (week 8 and week 16)
Mid semester and End Semester Assessments
To be competent, the student needs to achieve a satisfactory result in each of the above three tasks.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
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 (amber.mitton @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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