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Assignment 2: Gene Technology
Due Week 8 and worth 120 points
Gene technology carries with it social and ethical implications—many of which engender personal views and discussion.
Select one (1) of the following biotechnology topics to write about:
Genetically modified crop plants
Genetically modified microorganisms
Genetically modified animals
Personal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humans
Gene therapy
Write a four to six (4 to 6) page paper on your chosen topic. Organize your paper into sections corresponding to the following requirements:
Biological basis. Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientific principles that make this technology possible. Your goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological principles that underlie this technology
Student Instructions
For each assignment, you will complete the following steps:
Click on Learning Materials to Access the M.U.S.E.
Use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab for this Unit.
Track your results in the lab worksheet that is provided.
Complete a lab report using the scientific method.
Submit your completed lab worksheet to the assignment box.
In this lab, you will observe diagrams that show the major components of the endocrine, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Using the textbook and virtual library resources, fill in the tables.
Explore Endocrine, Circulatory, and Respiratory Systems Lab
Using the M.U.S.E. link, review the background information and animation to complete your report. There are 2 parts to this lab on human body systems.
Use the following worksheets to complete your assignment:
Use the lab 4 part 1 worksheet to complete your work from part 1 of the lab in the M.U.S.E.
Use the lab 4 part 2 worksheet to complete your work from part 2 of the lab in t
Student Instructions
For each assignment, you will complete the following steps:
Click on Learning Materials to Access the M.U.S.E.
Use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab for this Unit.
Track your results in the lab worksheet that is provided.
Complete a lab report using the scientific method.
Submit your completed lab worksheet to the assignment box.
In this lab, you will observe diagrams that show the structure of plant and animal cells. Using the M.U.S.E. tutorial, the textbook, and virtual library resources, fill in the tables of the lab 2 worksheet.
Cytology
This lab will familiarize you with the basic structures (e.g., organelles of animal and plant cells along with their functions in the cell). Click on the M.U.S.E. link to begin the Cytology Lab on Animal and Plant cell structure and function. As you progress through the M.U.S.E. tutorial, you will learn to recognize the various organelles of cells, and you will also learn their functions. Complete the lab 2 worksheet by
Review and research the following websites:
American Academy of Pediatrics Web site at www.aap.org/
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services site at www.cms.hhs.gov/
The Children's Health site at www.kidshealth.org
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Immunization Action Coalition site at www.immunize.org
Write a 1-2 page paper.
Address the following in your paper:
Identify the recommended childhood immunizations
Explain the dose schedule, the side effects, booster needed, and the potential complications of each immunization
In chapter 21, we discussed many different mental illnesses and disorders.
- In your opinion, what disorders are more prevalent in our post 9/11 society and why?
- What symptoms might we see more often and do you have any experi-ence with these on a personal level or have you seen it in a friend or family member?
- What other factors might contribute such as financial issues, etc.?
Make sure to include at least one paragraph in your response and explain your answer with detailed information
Protozoal pathogens trick the immune system; the life cycle of a protist or fungal pathogen is tricky to learn; infections by eukaryotic pathogens are tricky to treat and raising funds for vaccine development is tricky to accomplish! It should be clear from your review of the learning materials in this module that this theme of multiplicity is apt for eukaryotic microbes!
In this discussion you apply what you have learned in the readings and, together with your classmates, are given the opportunity to examine diseases caused by eukaryotic microbes in more detail.
Please respond to the following:
Vaccine development for diseases caused by protists (e.g. malaria, Chagas’ disease) has been much less successful than for bacterial or viral diseases. Discuss at least one biological AND one geopolitical reason for this fact.
Initial Discussion Post
Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings from the module with proper APA style fo
Asthma is a chronic lung disease caused by inflammation of the lower airways and episodes of airflow obstruction. Asthma episodes or attacks can vary from mild to life-threatening. In 2007, about 7% percent of the U.S. population was diagnosed with asthma and there have been a growing number of new cases since that time. There are several known risk factors identified as triggers of asthma symptoms and episodes, including inhalation of allergens or pollutants, infection, cold air, vigorous exercise, and emotional upsets. There is also growing evidence relating body-mass index to asthma in both children and adults. Design a study to investigate whether there is such an association.
Choose a study design and justify the reasons you chose the design over others.
Select a statistical measure you would use to describe the association (if there is one) between body mass index and asthma.
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