Queensland

Blurb??

Core Topic

4. Disease and Society

5. Resource Management

Subject Matter

Part A: A specific study relevant to the local context

This part should involve the detailed study of a specific disease or problem relevant to the local context. The study must deal with the prevention and treatment of the selected disease as well as focusing on the signs/symptoms, causes, effects, personal and social implications. It should involve consideration of the impact of new technologies and/or strategies for treatment and prevention.

Select a study of a resource of significant importance to the local community. This study should provide opportunities for students to experience decision making and reflect on the consequences of their decisions.

Part B: a broad or global study

This part should have a broad focus. This must include a combination of social, historical, political, environmental, ethical and economic implications. This focus should include scientific and technological responses to chosen issue(s).

Suggested topics:

• Inherited disorders (e.g. genetic profiling/therapy/counselling)
• Medical research (e.g. research and development of pharmaceutical products, political and ethical issues)
• Health, disease and the media
• Forensic Science (DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing)

This part should focus on management of resources at a global level. Students should have the opportunity to investigate the decision-making processes used in the management of their chosen resources. In addition, students should examine the way in which individual decisions and actions may collectively influence policy decisions.

Suggested topics:

• Weeds, pests & agriculture
• GM crops, foods, labelling