Get into Genes - PCR (Yr 12)
Get into Genes - DNA (Yr 10)
Curriculum links
Get into Genes - PCR (Yr 12) aligns with Unit 3, Area of Study 1 of the VCE Biology Study Design. Teachers may use provided workbooks as a basis for School-Assessed Coursework (SAC). An extended SAC workbook is available on request.
Get into Genes - DNA (Yr 10) aligns with Level 10 of the Victorian F-10 Science curriculum.
Overview
Get into Genes - PCR (Yr 12) has students explore the application of analytical techniques to on-farm efficiency improvements. Students rotate through four hands-on laboratory workstations that include:
· amplification of DNA using polymerase chain reaction
· the use of gel electrophoresis in sorting DNA fragments
· the interpretation of gel runs for DNA profiling
· the use of enzymes including polymerase to synthesise DNA and endonucleases to cut DNA
· the use of pipettes.
Get into Genes - DNA (Yr 10) has students explore the application of analytical techniques to on-farm biosecurity and efficiency improvements. Students rotate through four hands-on laboratory workstations that include:
· DNA extraction
· DNA sequencing using nanopore technologies
· bioinformatics using BLAST
· the use of pipettes.
Details
Get into Genes - DNA (Yr 10) Terms 1-4 (online delivery available)
Get into Genes - PCR (Yr 12) Terms 1-4 (online delivery available)
Duration: 2 hours (online delivery: 1.5 hrs)
Cost: Free (workbooks provided)
Locations: AgriBio, Centre for AgriBioscience (Bundoora) & Agriculture Victoria SmartFarms (Tatura, Ellinbank, Horsham, Hamilton)
Online: Available
E: bookings@getintoagstem.com.au Ph: 0457 518 540
