YEAR 10 SCIENCE

Biotechnology

DESCRIPTION

Biotechnology draws on knowledge from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering. This subject is designed to give capable students an extension beyond the curriculum to engage in opportunities to investigate a range of Biochemical experimental techniques and current areas of 21st Century Science. You will refine your scientific experimental skills, hypothesise, analyse results and most importantly open your mind to thinking in a creative manner about Science and how it is relevant in your life. You will explore different areas of Science both within and beyond the classroom. This elective is designed to stimulate your interest in the extensive opportunities and pathways open to you as a young Scientist.

AIMS

• To refine and extend scientific practical skills in the laboratory

• To investigate and report on a topic of interest

• To design and conduct an experiment

• To further develop inquiry based research skills and problem solving skills

• To enhance creative and analytical thinking.

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Topics Covered

A selection of topics including:

• Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

• Effects of space travel on the human body

• DNA manipulation

• Experimental techniques exploring Science and Ethics

• Biotechnology.

Future Directions

This subject will be a good preparation for students studying Biology, Physics or Chemistry at the VCE level. In addition, it will provide students with an appreciation of some of the opportunities available in Science at the tertiary level.

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