我们所有人都有一组独特的基因编码，这些基因可以指导我们的身体如何生存。我们从父母那里继承的基因将产生“积极和消极”的后果，而这些信息可能会有所作为，特别是当我们的健康状况出现问题时。当涉及到如何利用遗传信息来理解，预防和潜在治愈疾病时，我们只看到了冰山一角。遗传信息可能对个人或人群有用。除了可以从疾病和疾病中学到的大量信息之外，遗传学还可以教给我们有关家庭关系的知识，而DNA可以在解决犯罪方面发挥关键作用。通过检查其他物种的基因，我们对环境的了解也很多。
More than ever, employers are searching for professionals with advanced STEM skills. With job growth expected in this area including in areas that dont even exist yet there's no better time to build the scientific skills you need to create a successful, interesting and satisfying career.La Trobe's Bachelor of Science offers you foundational skills in science and the freedom to delve into your passions. Whether it's protecting endangered animals, developing new ways to treat disease or fighting climate change, you'll be ready to pursue your dream journey in science by tailoring your degree with a mix of majors and minors. As you learn from leading academics and researchers, you'll take a deep dive into science not only scientific concepts, but also how scientists think, work and share their findings. Build skills in problem-solving, communication and collaboration all highly sought after by employers then use these skills to come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems.<br>Explain the nature and methods of contemporary scientific practice, and the interrelationship between science and society. Apply broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with in-depth understanding of at least one scientific discipline, to analyse and evaluate investigations into real world problems. Critically evaluate information from different sources to effectively communicate scientific reasoning and results to diverse audiences. Work and learn both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate effective teamwork to complete tasks professionally. Employ academic and professional integrity and scientific rigour in the conduct, evaluation and reporting of scientific research and practice<br><br>Discover how inherited genes influence our development and health. Youll gain an understanding of the mechanisms which enable biological processes at a molecular level and develop skills to contribute to some of today's biggest challenges, such as protecting endangered animals or developing new ways to treat disease.