1. Year 9 Subject Selection Genetics

2. Course Description
This subject goes for one term. It covers DNA structure, karyotypes, pedigree analysis, and ethical issues. Students require a basic grasp of mathematics to cope with Punnett Square theory.

3. Why Study this? Work Tasks Assessment tasks
Work tasks include practical taste test, chapter questions and classroom activities. Some examples of some of the activities include:
Research geneticdisease
Taste test for PTU
Genetic survey
The use of Punnett squares.
Pedigree worksheets
Assignments/Survey work
Topic Test
Satisfactory set of notes

4. Subject pathway….
Students who undertake this subject acquire preparation for studying VCE Biology. Disciplines of Science covered in course include: Biology. Maths concepts such as Punnett Square analysis are also covered. VCE pathway: VCE Biology. It is strongly advised that students who choose to undertake VCE Chemistry should complete the Year 10 Chemistry course too.

5. Extra activities/costs?
There are no extra costs to students.
There are no excursions or camps with this subject.
Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities.

6. More information….
John Russo or Dan Crowe