Biology

Microbes that help and hurt 2 2 unread replies. 2 2 replies. Learning Objectives Covered: CO1: Understand the principles of cellular life CO2: Understand the structure of DNA, Cell reproduction and Genomics CO3: Understand the principles of Evolution and Biodiversity CO4: Understand plant structure and conservation biology DISCUSSION TOPICS  Microbiology  Viruses in gene-therapy Some microbes help us and some hurt us. How do viruses help with gene therapy? Describe the process of fixing errant genes using viruses, and how that may help us rid humans of inherited diseases? You must post before seeing replies MAIN POST : After reading course book and  and conducting necessary independent research, write your summary accordingly to discussion requirements for the course. Apply APA  for resource reference and in-text citations as instructed in course information standards. COMMENTS :  Please, be specific in expressing your opinion and when posing additional inquiries extending the discussion. Minimum of 50 words per comments. Comments must support, engage and extend discussed topics. Discussion Requirements 150 words main post plus two comments/replies 50 words each and one APA reference student-annotated 7th ed APA.pdf APA 7th Edition Format Template-1-2-2 (5).doc NOTE** –  In rare cases some courses may have custom requirements specified in the course otherwise. APA Help Please, review APA style formatting requirements for APA Academic Papers.  APA Examples and  Formatting Rules. Please, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Read, analyze and evaluate the article, Natural Capital. Submit a one page double-spaced summary. What is the crux of the article? What new information did you learn? Do you agree or disagree with the views expressed by the author(s)? Why? Source is attached that is the only source that needs to be used.

Ecology and Conservation 13 13 unread replies. 17 17 replies. Learning Objectives Covered: CO4: Critique thought processes and behaviors in quantitative conservation projects DISCUSSION TOPICS  Conservation Biology  Why should we protect Biodiversity?  What is biodiversity and why is it necessary that we protect diverse species of animals and plants? Consider what the loss is, if any in your opinion, when an organism becomes extinct. Should we, if it were even possible, bring back extinct species like dinosaurs and make them re-live? You must post before seeing replies MAIN POST : After reading the course book and conducting necessary independent research, write your summary accordingly to discussion requirements for the course. Apply APA for resource reference and in-text citations as instructed in course information standards. COMMENTS :  Please be specific in expressing your opinion and when posting additional inquiries extending the discussion. Minimum of 50 words per comment. Comments must support, engage and extend discussed topics. Discussion Requirements 150 words main post plus two comments/replies 50 words each and one APA reference student-annotated 7th ed APA.pdf APA 7th Edition Format Template-1-2-2 (5).doc NOTE** –  In rare cases some courses may have custom requirements specified in the course otherwise. APA Help Please, review APA style formatting requirements for APA Academic Papers.  APA Examples and  Formatting Rules. Please, see

Instructions: Step 1: Respond to the following: The development of the microscope in the 1600’s was the starting point for the study of Microbiology.  The science of Microbiology and our understanding of the Germ Theory of Disease has led to significant advances in antimicrobial therapy.  Since the discovery of penicillin, we have seen an exponential growth in antibiotic production, which has dramatically increased our ability to treat infectious disease.  It has also led to the advent of antibiotic resistance.   Answer the following questions. How has the discovery of penicillin and antibiotic therapy shaped society today? What effects has it had on morbidity and mortality rates? Should we continue the broad use antibacterial agents in household hygiene products such has hand soap?

While Gregor Mendel uncovered the fundamental laws of inheritance, as it turns out there were exceptions to virtually every rule.  This assignment covers the inheritance patterns for traits which do not follow Mendel’s rules. Download the assignment linked below. Non Mendelian Genetics Assignment.docx Please read Sections 10.6 – 10.9 in your textbook. Useful Websites Upload completed assignment by the due date.

Write a 5-page APA paper (including citations) about a topic relative to this class.  Citations play a key role in this paper. If necessary, drawings can be included.

Antimicrobial resistance is a threat that will affect human well being and existence significantly. In this discussion you are expected to pick one of the common antibiotics against which bacterial resistance is rampant. The information can be obtained from the textbook. Your post should include the microbes that show resistance to the drug of your choice, discuss the mechanism of resistance and include a paper from the primary literature that talks about its impact in healthcare settings. Add a paragraph on alternatives to antibiotics. These can include other chemicals or microbial/animal/plant products that have been shown to have antimicrobial properties and are being developed into drugs. sources have to be from scientific sites. not .com

What Does It Mean To Be Human Using this Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History web site http://humanorigins.si.edu/human-characteristics Discuss the 6 Human Characteristics presented in detail. For instance, for the first characteristic, Walking. You would include in your discussion Becoming Bipedal, Leg Support, Strong Bones, Mostly Bipedal, Curved spine, Hip support, Fully Bipedal, Long leg, Upper leg bone, Lower knee, Benefits and Costs.

Your friend is worried about the many vaccines that his newborn son is scheduled to receive and asks you for advice since you are taking a biology course. In order to help him make an informed decision about whether to allow his son to be vaccinated, you prepare a PowerPoint presentation in which you: 1) Explain how vaccines work. 2) Briefly contrast the traditional methods used to create vaccines with more recently used biotechnology techniques. 3) List some of the diseases that babies and children in the USA are routinely vaccinated against. 4) Share how vaccinations have impacted the frequency of these diseases over the past 100 years. 5) List reasons why people are worried about allowing their children to be vaccinated, including any scientific evidence to support these concerns. 6) Conclude with advice to your friend regarding vaccinating his son, based on what you learned from reliable information sources.

Use the comparative approach to discuss the similarities and differences among different species of closely related animals. Choose the two animal species you will focus on, and the behavior/behaviors you will be comparing. Write a 2-4 page paper (double-spaced). Include a reference page in APA format and include in-text citations throughout your paper. Only the references and in-text citations need to be in APA format. Title page and headings in APA format are optional. Using 2-3 research articles found through the FAU library website, write about one of the following approved topics (for an idea of what would be an approved topic, any comparative study related to a topic in chapters 7-12 would be approved.) 1. Compare territoriality in two closely related species 2. Compare migratory behavior 3. Compare communication differences in two different species 4. Compare courtship behavior 5. Compare parental behavior 6. Compare social behavior Paper Rubric Points Grammar and spelling 4 At least 2-4 pages 4 APA style references 4 Correct APA in-text citations 4 Is the research paper related to an approved topic? 3 Describe the behavior/behaviors of each animal based on the research papers you have chosen. If the behavior is very similar, just point out the differences in each species. 8 Explain the similarities and differences in the behavior in each animal. [Example: some seagull species mob predators, other seagull species do not, and this is related to where they nest (on the ground or on cliffs)]. 8 Explain what makes the behavior of each animal adaptive. Why do they benefit from the behavior? 8 How did researchers study the behaviors of interest. This should be a brief description of the methods sections of each research paper. 5 In your conclusion, answer the following: Why do you think that there are differences in behavior in the closely related animals you have chosen? 2 Total: 50