Course Title: Perform biological procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: ONPS5659C
Course Title: Perform biological procedures
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5283 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
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
Suzie Politis
51.4.01
suzie.politis@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: |
i Review work request to identify samples, required procedures and materials/equipment/instruments involved |
Element: |
2. Receive and prepare biological samples |
Performance Criteria: |
i Log samples using standard operating procedure |
Element: |
3. Perform techniques that assist in the classification of a cell or species |
Performance Criteria: |
i Select suitable techniques in accordance with enterprise requirements and methods |
Element: |
4. Perform techniques that analyse biological activity |
Performance Criteria: |
i Select suitable techniques in accordance with enterprise requirements and methods |
Element: |
5. Process and interpret data |
Performance Criteria: |
i Record test data noting atypical observations |
Element: |
6. Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
i 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: |
i 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
• Presentations
• Research activities
• Site Visits
Teaching Schedule
Wk. no. | Wk. starts on | Topic |
Prac. Activity/ work sheet |
1 | 7/2 | Cell structure | wk. sheet 1 |
2 | 14/2 | Cells and tissues | Prac 1 |
3 | 21/2 | Cell membrane | |
4 | 28/2 | Diffusion, osmosis, tonicity, plasmolysis | Prac 2 |
5 | 7/3 | Cell cycle, Mitosis | |
6 | 14/3 | Meiosis | prac 3 |
7 | 21/3 | Classification and characteristics | wk. sheet 2 |
8 | 28/3 | Ecosystem – food chain, web | |
9 | 3/4 | Mid sem exam | |
10 | 11/4 | Nutrient cycle, energy transfer | |
11 | 18/4 | Holiday | |
11 | 25/4 | photosynthesis, | |
12 | 2/5 | Digestive system, | wk. sheet 3 |
13 | 9/5 | Respiratory system, cellular respiration | wk. sheet 4 |
14 | 16/5 | Circulatory system | wk. sheet 5 |
15 | 23/5 | Urinary system | wk. sheet 6 |
16 | 30/5 | Nervous system & sensory organs | wk. sheet 7 |
17 | 6/6 | End of sem 1 exam | |
18 | 13/6 | Additional assessment |
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
- Term 1 exam: 15%
- Term 2 exam: 15%
- Practical reports/ assignments: 20%
Semester 2
- Term 3 exam :15%
- Term 4 exam: 15%
- 4 Practical reports: 20%
Assessment Matrix
Course Overview: Access Course Overview