BTEC 6 - Basics of cell culture - Stage 3 - Golnar Afshar
Assessment
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Assessment Description | Exam and assignment questions were analysed based on student performance. Student self assessment and comments were analysed using student surveys. |
Learning Outcomes | A. Properly use laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, incubator and laminar hood and care for them B. Properly handle cell cultures by using aseptic techniques c. Describe the basic theories of cell culture D. Maintain viable cell cultures using techniques such as plating, freezing and subculturing E. Count cells using a hemocytometer F. Discuss basic principles of stem cell biology |
Number of Sections | 1 |
Number of Instructors | 1 |
Number of Students | 16 |
Data Analysis
Data Shared With | none |
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Data Sharing Methods | None |
Data Summary | Majority of the students met the SLO goals based on analysis of the final exam and students self-assessment reponses. Detailed data for every question is saved by the instructor. |
Analysis Summary | Some common problems were, missing units in problem solving, unclear lab procedures and calculation problems. |
Next Steps Planned | By Fall 2013 Allow more discussion time for the practice problems. Have the students write a detailed protocol as an assignment. |
Learning Outcomes | Maintain viable cell cultures using techniques such as plating, freezing and subculturing |
Tentative Future Plans
Term | Fall 2013 |
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Activities |
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More Details | Revisit take home assignments and quizzes. Less emphasis on the final exam and more on in class assessments. More time for discussions. |
SLO Details Storage Location
HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)