VCE Biology
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Episodes
Ep39 - Altering Evolution (Unit 4)
February 23, 2012 02:13VCE Biology podcast episode 39 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 2. This episode covers the way that humans are intervening in evolution including some of the technologies that are used to alter natural evolution and reproduction.
Ep38 - Hominin history (Unit 4)
February 23, 2012 01:57VCE Biology podcast episode 38 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 2. This episode is about the evolution of Homo sapiens.
Ep37 - Evolution (Unit 4)
February 23, 2012 01:44VCE Biology podcast episode 37 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 2. This episode is about evolution. It covers the evidence that supports evolutionary theory as well as the various patterns of evolution.
Ep36 - Population Genetics (Unit 4)
February 23, 2012 01:36VCE Biology podcast episode 36 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 2. This episode covers population genetics including the variations seen in populations of organisms as well as why the genetic makeup of a species can change over time.
Ep35 - Genetic Technologies (Unit 4)
February 23, 2012 01:23VCE Biology podcast episode 35 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 1. This episode covers some of the tools geneticists use in their work as well as the uses of some DNA technologies.
Ep34 - Gene Function (Unit 4)
February 23, 2012 01:11VCE Biology podcast episode 34 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 1. This episode covers the way that genes work including their transcription and translation, as well as the way that some genes can be regulated.
Ep33 - DNA Structure (Unit 4)
February 22, 2012 23:18VCE Biology podcast episode 33 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 1. This episode covers the structure of DNA and the genetic code it contains, as well as information on genes and genomics.
Ep32 - Alleles and Inheritance (Unit 4)
February 22, 2012 22:57VCE Biology podcast episode 32 covers part of Unit 4, Area of Study 1. This episode covers genes, chromosomes, alleles, genotypes, genetic inheritance, and pedigrees.
Ep31 - Immunology (Unit 3)
February 22, 2012 22:40VCE Biology podcast episode 31 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 2. This episode covers immunity and the way the immune system works in both specific and non-specific immunity.
Ep30 - Pathogens and Disease (Unit 3)
February 22, 2012 22:24VCE Biology podcast episode 30 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 2. This episode covers pathogens and the way that they can cause infection and disease within the body.
Ep29 - The Nervous System (Unit 3)
February 22, 2012 11:21VCE Biology podcast episode 29 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 2. This episode covers the way the nervous system helps coordinate and regulate organisms.
Ep28 - The Endocrine System (Unit 3)
February 22, 2012 11:15VCE Biology podcast episode 28 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 2. This episode covers the endocrine system and how this system helps organisms coordinate and regulate the way they function by using hormones.
Ep27 - Uses of Molecular Biology (Unit 3)
February 21, 2012 01:59VCE Biology podcast episode 27 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 1. This episode explains some of the ways that molecular biology is used in medicine. In particular, things like prenatal diagnosis, gene therapy and vaccine design are discussed.
Ep26 - Biochemical reactions (Unit 3)
February 21, 2012 01:20VCE Biology podcast episode 26 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 1. This episode explains some of the biochemical processes in cells. In particular, the action of enzymes and two key biochemical reactions, photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Ep25 - Cell Structure (Unit 3)
February 21, 2012 00:46VCE Biology podcast episode 25 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 1. This episode covers cell structure. In particular, the structure and function of the plasma membrane and various organelles.
Ep24 - Biomolecules (Unit 3)
February 21, 2012 00:20VCE Biology podcast episode 24 covers part of Unit 3, Area of Study 1. This episode covers biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids; as well as the chemical substance that is essential for the survival of life - water.
Ep23 - Ecosystems can change (Unit 2)
February 20, 2012 23:49VCE Biology podcast episode 23 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 2. This episode covers the way ecosystems change over time.
Ep22 - Population change (Unit 2)
February 20, 2012 02:21VCE Biology podcast episode 22 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 2. This episode covers population dynamics.
Ep21 - Energy and Matter (Unit 2)
February 18, 2012 11:03VCE Biology podcast episode 21 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 2. This episode covers the way that energy and matter move within an ecosystem.
Ep20 - Feeding relationships (Unit 2)
February 17, 2012 04:42VCE Biology podcast episode 20 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 2. This episode is about the way organisms interact with each other and includes information on food chains and food webs.
Ep19 - Ecosystems (Unit 2)
February 14, 2012 01:15VCE Biology podcast episode 19 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 2. This episode is about the way a community of organisms and their environment together form an ecosystem.
Ep18 - Reproductive strategies (Unit 2)
February 13, 2012 06:30VCE Biology podcast episode 18 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 1. This episode covers the reproductive strategies animals use to ensure their ongoing survival.
Ep17 - Animal Behaviour (Unit 2)
February 09, 2012 06:33VCE Biology podcast episode 17 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 1. This episode covers animal behaviour.
Ep16 - Thermoregulation and Osmoregulation (Unit 2)
February 07, 2012 01:31VCE Biology podcast episode 16 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 1. This episode explains how temperature regulation and water balance are controlled in animals.
Ep15 - Endocrine and Nervous systems (Unit 2)
February 03, 2012 11:44VCE Biology podcast episode 15 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 1. This episode explains hormones and the endocrine system, and neurons and the nervous system in animals.
Ep14 - Plant tropisms (Unit 2)
February 02, 2012 06:04VCE Biology podcast episode 14 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 1. This episode covers plant tropisms and the way that hormones control the growth of plants.
Ep13 - Adaptations (Unit 2)
February 01, 2012 12:26VCE Biology podcast episode 13 covers part of Unit 2, Area of Study 1. This episode covers adaptations and how they help a species survive in the environment they live.
Ep12 - Classification (Unit 1)
February 01, 2012 11:14VCE Biology podcast episode 12 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 2. This episode covers the classification of living things.
Ep11 - Reproduction (Unit 1)
January 31, 2012 11:40VCE Biology podcast episode 11 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 2. In particular I'll be talking about asexual and sexual reproduction, meiosis, and aspects of human reproduction.
Ep10 - Wastes (Unit 1)
January 29, 2012 10:19VCE Biology podcast episode 10 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 2. In particular I'll be talking about waste materials and the way that wastes are excreted in animals.
Ep9 - Transport systems (Unit 1)
January 28, 2012 21:49VCE Biology podcast episode 9 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 2. In particular I’ll be talking about the internal transport systems of animals and how materials are distributed around an organism.
Ep8 - Exchanging gases (Unit 1)
January 28, 2012 11:35VCE Biology podcast episode 8 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 2. In particular the way that organisms exchange gases with their environment is discussed.
Ep7 - Digestion (Unit 1)
January 27, 2012 23:02VCE Biology podcast episode 7 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 2. In particular the nutritional requirements of heterotrophs, digestion and digestive systems are discussed.
Ep6 - Autotrophs (Unit 1)
January 26, 2012 22:31VCE Biology podcast episode 6 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 2. In particular autotrophs and important biological processes like photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation are discussed.
Ep5 - The cell cycle (Unit 1)
January 25, 2012 22:07VCE Biology podcast episode 5 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 1. In particular the cell cycle including cell replication or mitosis is discussed.
Ep4 - Cell membranes (Unit 1)
January 19, 2012 22:57VCE Biology podcast episode 4 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 1. In particular cell membranes and the way molecules move across cell membranes is discussed.
Ep3 - Cellular processes (Unit 1)
January 17, 2012 05:36VCE Biology podcast episode 3 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 1. In particular enzymes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis and organic molecules are discussed.
Ep2 - Cells (Unit 1)
January 16, 2012 06:02VCE Biology podcast episode 2 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 1. In particular cell structure, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, organelles and microscopes are discussed.
Ep1 - Basic Biology (Unit 1)
January 14, 2012 06:00VCE Biology podcast episode 1 covers part of Unit 1, Area of Study 1. In particular the scientific method, organic and inorganic molecules and a few general principles of biology are discussed.