Course Title: Perform biological procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: ONPS5659C
Course Title: Perform biological procedures
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5282 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amberlee.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Amber Mitton
51.4.01
amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 130
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
Pre-Requisites
MSL973004A - Perform aseptic techniques AND MSL973007A - Perform microscopic examination
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to interpret work requirements, prepare samples, conduct pre-use and calibration checks on equipment and perform routine biological procedures, including sample preparation. These procedures may involve several steps and are used to classify cell types, species and biologically active compounds by analysing their biological and chemical characteristics. This unit includes data processing, interpretation of results and troubleshooting obvious departures from standard procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL974006A Perform biological procedures |
Element: |
1. Interpret and schedule work requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Review work request to identify samples, required procedures and materials/equipment/instruments involved |
Element: |
2. Receive and prepare biological samples |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
Element: |
3. Perform techniques that assist in the classification of a cell or species |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Select suitable techniques in accordance with enterprise requirements and methods |
Element: |
4. Perform techniques that analyse biological activity |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Select suitable techniques in accordance with enterprise requirements and methods |
Element: |
5. Process and interpret data |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Record test data noting atypical observations |
Element: |
6. Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
Element: |
7. Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1. Record approved data into enterprise system |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
• Teacher directed delivery of lessons
• Class discussion
• Worksheets
• Laboratory experiments
• Record keeping of experiments
• Research activities
• Site Visits
Teaching Schedule
Wk. no. | Date |
Topic |
Practical/Site visit |
1 | 9/2 | Cells and tissues |
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2 | 16/2 | Cell structure and membrane |
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3 | 23/2 | Diffusion, osmosis |
PRAC 1: Diffusion of glucose/starch across a membrane |
4 | 01/3 | Cell cycles - mitosis and meiosis |
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5 | 8/3 | Nutrient cycle, energy transfer, photosynthesis |
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6 | 15/3 | Classification and characteristics | |
7 | 22/3 | Ecosystems |
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8 | 29/3 | Carlton Gardens site visit | |
9 | 5/4 | Mid semester exam | Mid semester exam |
Student vacation | |||
10 | 19/4 | Sexual reproduction | Excursion to Museum or Zoo |
11 | 26/4 | Digestive system | |
12 | 3/5 | Circulatory system | |
13 | 10/5 | Urinary system |
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14 | 17/5 | Respiratory system, cellular respiration | Research Assignment |
15 | 24/5 | Nervous system and sensory organs |
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16 | 31/5 | Revision |
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17 | 7/6 | End of semester exam | End of semester exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry (9th Edition) Bettelheim, Brown & March |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams
Assessment Tasks
Semester 1
- Practical report: Differential Permeability of a membrane (10%)
- Carlton Gardens site visit report (20%)
- Mid semester exam (25%)
- Research assignment (20%)
- End of semester exam (25%)
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (tests, reports, assignments). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (eg pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
Students must attend at least 80% of practical classes. If you miss a prac class you should provide a copy of your medical certificate or other evidence (court appearance, funeral notice, statutory declaration) to the teacher.
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 on the web) at least the day 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 (form available on the Web). 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 at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
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