This program is about gene technology – the actual techniques used by the scientists producing remarkable breakthroughs in areas like health, agriculture and forensics. The following techniques are covered in depth: polymerase chain reactions; gel electrophoresis; DNA sequencing (in two parts); and genetic modification of organisms.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Mmmarketing: A Food Marketing Case Study
In this program we examine how a food product is marketed, in particular the key elements – Product, Price, Place and Promotion, the famous four Ps – which interact to create a successful product and company.
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Genes and Inheritance: Priests, Peas, Punnets and Pedigrees
This program starts with Mendel, and introduces a number of important concepts, principles and definitions that form the basis of the modern understanding of genetics and inheritance. It covers the use of Punnet Squares looks at gene linkage, sex linkage, and crossing over. It also introduces Pedigree Analyses using examples of autosomal and sex-linked inheritance.
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Motivations for an Active Lifestyle
This program addresses the worrying increase in physical inactivity. Most importantly it also considers what it takes to motivate people to take up, and continue physical activity.
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Communication Breakdown
This program looks at the nature of workplace conflict: what it is, how it occurs, why it happens and how to resolve conflict situations at work.
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Great Food Presentation One: More Than Food On a Plate
Food is a total sensory experience and good cooks try to engage all our senses with everything they produce. In this program we look at the creative skills and knowledge required to produce great food presentations in 3 different settings: an opulent function venue; a suburban hospital with many ethnic patient; a busy food training program. You’ll meet people who are passionate about the food they present and genuinely care for the gastronomic experiences of their clientele. Our three participants outline their diverse operations and their holistic approach to good food presentation. For them, food presentation is not just food on a plate, but a whole package.
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Network Security
The issue of network security is of prime importance to every organization that manages its affairs with the help of a computer network – which these days is most. This program examines human and environmental threats to network security and the various measures that should be implemented.
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Workplace Negotiations
This program examines the role of negotiations in a work context and takes a detailed look at the stages of successful negotiation.
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Great Food Presentation Two: A Practical Guide
This program shows how to imaginatively prsent soup, pastry and terrine entrée platters, sushi, main courses of fish and chicken, and dessert.
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New Foods at the Market
The program looks at new food, including varieties of fruit and vegetables, delicatessen items and cuts of meat that have appeared in Australian shops in recent times.