MCE5201 Practical: ART laboratory processes (advanced embryology)
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MCE5201 Practical: ART laboratory processes (advanced embryology) is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Monash Medical Centre
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MCE5201
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MCE5201
No unit lists MCE5201 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit will build on the assisted reproduction technology (ART) practical skills gained in MCE5112.
Hands-on practical tuition will enable students to gain an appreciation for more advanced embryology skills. Using a murine model, students will gain competency in embryo vitrification, embryo warming and micromanipulation (intracytoplasmic sperm injection [ICSI] and biopsy).
Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key ART processes though both practical and written assessments. Associated laboratory skills such as laboratory etiquette, working as a group, liquid nitrogen training and writing laboratory reports will be included in the teaching of this unit.
Note; dissecting mice and attending the animal house for gamete and embryo collection is optional for students.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical laboratory skills: Vitrification (4,000 words equivalent or 50 NHOE)Competency hurdle35%
- Written SAQ quiz: Vitrification10%
- Reflection on clinic observership (1,000 words equivalent)5%
- Practical laboratory skills: ICSI (5,000 words equivalent or 57.6 NHOE)Competency hurdle40%
- Ongoing written lab reports: Quality control (QC), vitrification (ICSI) (1,500 words equivalent)10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate embryo vitrification and warming laboratory skills
- 2
Demonstrate micromanipulation laboratory skills (ICSI and biopsy)
- 3
Apply skills in following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and written laboratory instructions
- 4
Demonstrate OHSE skills to ensure safe working in the laboratory
- 5
Use laboratory equipment and consumables (including liquid nitrogen and micromanipulators) appropriately to optimise laboratory results
- 6
Appreciate how laboratory environment and operator technique can impact embryo development
- 7
Propose solutions when laboratory troubleshooting is initiated
- 8
Create laboratory reports that demonstrate effective scientific communication skills
- 9
Demonstrate appropriate laboratory behaviour regarding teamwork and laboratory etiquette.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions150 hours
- Tutorials6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
This is a practical based unit, with a high number of contact hours for hands-on training.
For on-campus students, this unit is conducted throughout all of Semester 2 (18 weeks), with up to 16 hours per week of directed and self-directed learning. It is expected that students attended all practical sessions and tutorials associated with this unit.
Off-campus students need to be working in an ART clinical to complete or gain credit for MCE5201 or they will need to attend face-to-face.
During some practical blocks, daily attendance will be required.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Duc Huynh
- Ms Penny Chen
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Penny Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MCE5201?
MCE5201 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MCE5201 offered?
In 2023, MCE5201 runs in Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre.
Does MCE5201 have an exam?
No. MCE5201 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.