Biology – Exploring Inheritance – Yarra Ranges Tech School

Maximum Number of Students

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

VCE Biology

Description

Students diagnose hereditary disease in a fictional family using micropipettes and gel electrophoresis. By constructing and modifying pedigrees based on genetic testing data, students gain practical analysis experience aligned with VCE Biology Unit 2. Activities cover genes, alleles, genomes, karyotypes, and inheritance patterns, supporting various School Assessed Coursework options.

Learning Outcomes

Investigate how genetic information is inherited across generations
Distinguish key components of the genetic code and their role in disease expression
Apply laboratory techniques to simulate genetic testing

Interpret genetic data to diagnose a hereditary condition
Communicate scientific understanding using evidence from models and simulations
The expression of dominant and recessive phenotypes, including codominance and incomplete dominance

Career Paths

Genetic counsellor
Bioethicist
Research scientist
Data scientist
Animal breeder
Educator

Tertiary Options

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Certificate IV in Allied Health

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre-work and post-work developed specifically for each program. We suggest reviewing and implementing these resources to enhance your curriculum and support alignment with the Victorian 2.0 curriculum.

Pre & Post Work

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