Section: Module 4: Solutions, Dilution Methods and Calculations | Mathematics for Nursing Practice | NextGenU.org

  • Topics:
    • Solutions and the components of a solution
    • Solutions, Colliods, and Suspensions
    • Dilution Terminology
    • Simple Dilutions
    • Serial Dilutions
    • Calculate dilution variations with simple and serial dilutions

    • Module 4: Lesson 1: Solutions

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define: a solution, a solvent, a solute
      • Differentiate between solutions, colliods, and suspensions

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      General Biology Lab: dilutiuons, simple and serial (BIL 151) URL
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      Read Section A. (5 minutes)

    • Module 4: Lesson 2: Simple Dilutions

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define the terms: sample volume, diluent volume, total volume, dilution ratio, stock solution, concentration
      • Describe how a simple dilution is performed
      • State the components and the formula for dilutions

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 10 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Biotech Math Modules: Dilution Terminology URL
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      Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

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      General Biology Lab: dilutiuons, simple and serial (BIL 151) URL
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      Read Section B. (5 minutes)

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      Activity 1 Module 4 URL
      Students must
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      Worked Problems Set #1 URL
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      Study the worked problems. (20 minutes)

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      Worked Problems Set #2 URL
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      Study the worked problems. (20 minutes)

    • Module 4: Lesson 3: Serial Dilutions

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define dilution  factor, serial dilution
      • Describe how a serial dilution is performed

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 8 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      General Biology Lab: dilutiuons, simple and serial (BIL 151) URL
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      Read Sections C and D. (8 minutes)

    • Module 4: Lesson 4: Calculations: Simple and Serial Dilutions

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Calculate the sample volume or diluent volume needed for a particular dilution
      • Calculate the dilution made given the sample volume and the diluent volume

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 12 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Dilution Calculations - Notes URL
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      Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

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      Worked Problems Set #3 URL
      Students must
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      Study the worked problems. (20 minutes)

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      Module 4 Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Module 3 Quiz is complete and passed