VCE Masterclasses

Biology UNIT 3 : DNA Manipulation and Genetic Technologies
- Year 12
- Medical Technologies
In this area of study students investigate the tools and techniques that can be used to manipulate DNA, explain how biological knowledge is applied to biotechnical applications, and analyse the interrelationship between scientific knowledge and its applications in society.
Biology UNIT 3: Photosynthesis and biochemical pathways
- Year 12
- Agriculture /
- Scientific Research
Learners analyse the structure and regulation of biochemical pathways and investigate factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.
Biology Unit 4: Evolution of Lemurs
- Year 12
- Scientific Endeavour /
- Scientific Research
Students use real field data to investigate the relatedness of eight individual lemurs to discover whether or not a particular species previously thought extinct is actually still alive. They will analyse morphological data and use gel electrophoresis to decide if the extinct species is actually extant.
Chemistry UNIT 2: Analytical analysis of environmental water samples
- Year 11
Students analyse a range of organic salts/compounds in water, using various techniques: UV Visible spectroscopy, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.
Chemistry UNIT 4: Identification of an Organic Compound
- Year 12
This program explores the use chemical instruments used to separate and measure specific properties - GS-MS, HPLC-DAD, FT-IR and NMR.
Environmental Science Unit 2: Water Pollution
- Year 11
- Environmental Monitoring
Introduction Pollution of water sources can have devastating effects on the surrounding environment. Pollution can make air and water resources hazardous for plants and animals. It can directly harm soil microorganisms and larger soil-dwelling organisms,... Read more
Physics UNIT 1: Thermodynamics
- Year 11
- Advanced Manufacturing /
- Environmental Monitoring
How can using IR technology improve the design and construction of houses? Students further explore these concepts by designing a dwelling with minimal energy input to maintain a habitable thermal environment.
Physics UNIT 2: Mission Gravity
- Year 11
- Astrophysics /
- Physics
An incursion opportunity, in partnership with OzGrav, learners explore concepts of space, including gravity, blackholes and radiation. A completely immersive VR Experience.
Psychology UNIT 2: Brain Tech
- Year 11
- Medical Technologies
Students participate and carry out a research investigation on how the use of technology affects our brain and hence, physiology. They will discuss possible research questions on technology use and how to measure how it affects them.
VCE Masterclass: VM Numeracy – Design your own ‘Teenage Studio Apartment’
- Year 11 /
- Year 12
What if.....your parents said you needed to move out of home! But, you got to move into your own "Teenage Studio". This workshop focuses on the Numeracy skills that students need to design and budget for their own 3D pad!

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