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Biological Laboratory Techniques
Biological Laboratory Techniques
Module
National Code
State Code
67531
67531
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/1995
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To make students aware of the necessary safety
procedures, and general precautions required, when
working in different types of biology laboratories.
To introduce students to a range of instruments and
methods currently used in biological laboratories.
procedures, and general precautions required, when
working in different types of biology laboratories.
To introduce students to a range of instruments and
methods currently used in biological laboratories.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Microscope:
- practical work 5%
Microenumeration:
- practical skills 5%
- laboratory report
5%
Disinfection and sterilisation methods:
- practical skills
5%
- laboratory report
10%
Sampling and preservation methods:
- invertebrates
10%
- aquatic organisms
5%
- field notebook
5%
- laboratory assignments
10%
One two-hour final internal examination:
- eight short-answer questions
30%
- twenty objective-type questions
10%
Special Requirements
Full-time students:
- at least one field trip for sampling biological specimens
- one visit to an appropriate laboratory
Part-time students:
- an assignment, as substitute for field trip and laboratory
visit.
Microscope:
- practical work 5%
Microenumeration:
- practical skills 5%
- laboratory report
5%
Disinfection and sterilisation methods:
- practical skills
5%
- laboratory report
10%
Sampling and preservation methods:
- invertebrates
10%
- aquatic organisms
5%
- field notebook
5%
- laboratory assignments
10%
One two-hour final internal examination:
- eight short-answer questions
30%
- twenty objective-type questions
10%
Special Requirements
Full-time students:
- at least one field trip for sampling biological specimens
- one visit to an appropriate laboratory
Part-time students:
- an assignment, as substitute for field trip and laboratory
visit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6666 | Applied Science (Laboratory Techniques) | Accredited course | |
| 9666 | Applied Science Laboratory Techniques | Accredited course |