Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: BIOL5243C
Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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
Course Teacher
Andrea McAdam
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 4.3 Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts 4.4 Collect and dispose of all wastes safely |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Applied theory classes
laboratory practical activities
Worksheets
Quizzes
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1, 2022
Semester Week |
Date |
Laboratory work |
Theory topic |
Assessment |
1 |
6 Feb |
No Laboratory class |
Introducing the microscope |
AT2 Logbook Some questions |
2 |
13 Feb |
M1 |
Scale / measuring |
|
3 |
20 Feb |
M2 |
Field of view & measuring objects |
|
4 |
27 Feb |
M3 |
Ways to count cells |
|
5 |
6 Mar |
M4 |
Storing samples long-term |
|
6 |
13 Mar |
Public Holiday no labs |
Oil immersion objective |
|
7 |
20 Mar |
M5 M6 |
|
AT2 Logbook |
8 |
27 Mar |
AT1 Prac Assessment |
AT3 Knowledge Quiz |
AT1 Practical AT3 Knowledge |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include demonstration of microscopy skills, quizzes and reports
Assessment Tasks
| Assessment Tasks | When |
| AT1 Practical Test | Assessed in final week |
| AT2 Maintaining a Logbook | Assessed each lab session |
| AT3 Knowledge Quiz | Online in final week |
To complete the course successfully 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
Please consult CANVAS for assessment dates and information.
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 when you present 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 come from, and be included 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 means assisting or allowing another person 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, Rauha Quazi, rauha.quazi@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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