PART I: SHORT ANSWER

 

 

 

Directions: Please answer each of the following questions.  Please ensure that your responses are at least 3 to 5 sentences in length.

 

 

 

1.      What four functions are performed by nucleic acids?

 

 

 

2.      Describe three differences in the structure of DNA and RNA.

 

 

 

3.      List the sequence of events that takes place when a DNA message is translated into protein.

 

 

 

4.      What is a silent mutation?  Provide an example.

 

 

 

5.      Name the four stages of mitosis and describe what occurs in each stage.

 

 

 

6.      Define the terms zygote, fertilization, and homologous chromosomes.

 

 

 

7.      List three differences between mitosis and meiosis.

 

 

 

8.      What is the difference between probability and possibility?

 

 

 

9.      In your own words, describe Mendel’s Law of Segregation.

 

 

 

10.    What is a Punnett square?

 

 

 

PART II: ESSAY

 

 

 

Directions: Write a 1 to 2 page, double-spaced paper in 12 pt. font in response to the following question.  Find one article using AAU’s LIRN (library) to use as support.  Please use APA format.  Please visit the Academic Resource Center for an effective guide on how use LIRN and for concise APA guidelines.

 

 

 

Stem Cells

 

 

 

Stem cell research has been very controversial in the past decade.  There are many benefits of stem cells that could potentially save lives for people diagnosed with cancer, individuals who need lung transplants, and etc.  Please look up the article titled, “Stem Cell Engineering 101” using LIRN and summarize what you learned.  The article’s information is found below:

 

 

 

• Publisher: American Institute of Chemical Engineers
• Author: Monk, Jonathan
• Identifier: http://search.proquest.com/abitrade/docview/807390480/abstract/embedded/V5CYU9W58QV2TU
• ISSN: 03607275
• Location: United States
• Source: Chemical Engineering Progress, 106(11), 35p.

 

Craft a research question on the topic media’s influence on body image.  Then locate at least five articles from peer-reviewed journals that pertain to your question that will be used to write the introduction section of your research proposal.

 

Submit these five citations in the form of an APA-style reference page. Under each citation, write one paragraph summarizing the main points of the article. As you read your articles, keep the following questions at hand; these will help you generate the information about each article.

 

• What were the topic/research questions being investigated?

 

 

 

• How was the study conducted (participants, materials, procedure, etc.)?

 

 

 

• What did the results reveal?

 

 

 

• How might these methodological considerations affect the research findings and the conclusions drawn from them?

 

 

 

• How does this article fit in with your paper? How did it influence your own ideas about your paper?

 

Based on your reading of the literature, what do you expect to find?

 

Include a hypothesis and a title page for your submission.

 

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

 

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Created a research question based on a research topic approved by the instructor and submitted a testable hypothesis.	15
Submitted citations in the form of an APA-style reference page for five articles and included a paragraph summarizing each article and discussing its relevance.	40
Ensured that all the articles are from peer-reviewed journals.	20
Submitted a title page for the submission.	5
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	20
Total:	100

 

PART I

 

 

 

Directions: Please write a paper that is at least two to three pages in length in which you address the questions below.  Write your paper in APA format with at least one cited scholarly reference.  Review Kilian and Vigfussion’s article, Do oil prices help forecast US real GDP?, as a starting point for your academic research.  Please utilize the LIRN library to help you get started with your research.  You may visit the Academic Resource Center for a guide on how to utilize the LIRN library successfully.

 

 

 

Kilian, L., & Vigfusson, R. J. (2013).  Do oil prices help forecast us real GDP? The role of nonlinearities and asymmetries.  Journal of Business & Economic Statistics,31(1), 78-93 (http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/ifdp/2012/1050/default.htm).

 

 

 

1.      Carefully read the article above and then research and identify the current levels of the real and nominal GDP, the unemployment rate, the inflation rate, and the key interest rate.  Relate these variables to the current state of the economy.  What is the forecast for these variables for the next one to two years?  How has the economic recession of 2006 and beyond affected real GDP and nominal GDP?  Which is impacted more in a recession and why?  Be sure to validate your opinions with scholarly research.  Utilize credible, academic search strategies to apply the concepts in this assignment.

 

 

 

 

 

PART II: Case Study

 

 

 

1.      Choose a company with which you are familiar or that you work for/have worked for in the past and identify how variables discussed in this module’s work affect the business.  Be sure to touch on at least three concepts discussed in this module and to cite at least one scholarly source.  Your submission must be at least two to three pages in length in APA format.  Please utilize the LIRN library to help you get started with your research.  You may visit the Academic Resource Center for a guide on how to utilize the LIRN library successfully.

 

 

 

 

 

PART III: Reflection Paper

 

 

 

1.      Write a reflection paper on how the most recent recession personally affected you or someone to whom you are close.  Your paper must be at least one page in length and in APA format.  Identify at least two concepts that you learned in this module that help to explain how you were impacted and what you can do to help protect yourself in the future.

 

Assignment Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Research Paper

1. Research the photographer from your set listed under Week 4 – Robert Rauschenberg. Look up the photographer in your textbook, check for references in the Week 4 lectures, conduct thorough Internet searches, or visit your local library.
2. Make notes in your own words while researching. Keep track of quotations and sources so that you can reference the information later.
3. Create an outline for your research paper and then fill out the details. Compose a written paper that discusses all the following topics:
   1. A brief biography of the photographer, including his or her birth and death dates, nationality, and occupation and places where the photographer’s works were published
   2. A discussion of the works, photographic styles, and approaches of the photographer
   3. At least one visual example from photography, painting, or another medium that was an influence on this photographer, as well as your interpretation of how the photographer was influenced by this artist or artwork
   4. A discussion identifying the social, political, economic, or cultural influences of the works as related to the time period
   5. A description of how the photographer’s works differ from his or her peers’ in style or approach and where he or she exemplifies the fine art photography aesthetic
4. Locate three examples of images by your photographer. Embed copies of the images in your paper and cite the source. Critique all three images using the describe, interpret, and evaluate method.
5. Conduct an Internet search for recent examples (within the last two years) of fine art photography. Find at least one contemporary artist who cites your photographer as an innovator or an influence. Make connections between the two photographers by discussing the similarities and differences in their works. Embed at least one image by the recent photographer and cite the source.
6. Add a works-cited page to your Microsoft Word document that lists all the sources you used in your research. Follow MLA conventions.
7. Save your paper, which should be a minimum of 750 words,

Part 2: Creative Brief

1. Review the four photographers you’ve studied already in the final project and look ahead at the last two weeks. Select one photographer whose works inspire you and pick one image he or she created. By Week 5, you will present your own photograph inspired by this master photographer.
2. Once you’ve selected the image you will re-create, open a new Microsoft Word document and embed a copy of the master work.
3. Research the image in more depth, and in a narrative paper, which should be a minimum of 300 words, discuss the following in your creative brief:
   1. What is the date of creation of this image?
   2. How was the image made? Discuss the specific process in depth and the equipment required, as well as how innovative the process was at the time. How difficult was it for the photographer to acquire the materials and equipment needed for this image?
   3. How long was the exposure? How did this impact the look of the image?
   4. Critique the image, focusing specifically on:
      1. Subject matter
      2. Stylistic choices
      3. Lighting
      4. Background
      5. Message or intent
   5. Compose a plan to re-create the image. Discuss how you plan to:
      1. Scout a similar location.
      2. Cast for subjects with similar physical appearances.
      3. Locate similar costumes, props, and accessories.
      4. Light the scene or choose an appropriate time of day and appropriate weather to re-create the natural lighting.
      5. Use analog methods or digital postprocessing to mimic the look of the historical process, borders of the photograph, etc. Remember, you may use film or digital media, scanner or recombined artwork, Adobe Lightroom presets, Adobe Photoshop filters, and even Instagram to create your final piece

 

 

This is due today:

Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

The discussion assignment for this week includes a review of the Key Assignment Outline completed by one of your classmates, as well as a substantial response to at least one other student.

Primary Task Response: Your first task is to post your own Key Assignment Outline to the discussion area so that other students are able to review your plan. Attach your document to the main discussion post, and include any notes you feel are appropriate. The purpose of this assignment is to help improve the quality of the Key Assignment Draft you will complete next week.

 

 

This due by Monday morning:

You have been appointed to be a part of a special committee that is responsible for devising policy procedures and a budget for the organization’s earthquake preparedness. The last earthquake in 2003 exposed areas of weakness within the organization, regarding the need for emergency equipment and supplies. You and your committee will need to draft a proposal that will address what earthquake emergency equipment and supplies will be required, as well as a budget that will show how much the items and overall expenses will cost to maintain and replace expired items.

The budget needs to include how many staff members will be needed to operate the emergency preparedness department. You should begin your proposal by identifying the population size being served by your public administration organization and by identifying any other factors about the population being served that are relevant to your overall proposal. Examples of other factors could be matters related to geography, the needs of a particular subpopulation, or regional weather patterns.

Secondly, the committee will need to propose an earthquake policy to address the proper protocols if and when an earthquake should occur. The policy needs to stipulate what emergency procedures need to be followed. The policy should include the frequency of earthquake drills by all personnel and who is responsible for stocking the earthquake supplies and maintaining the emergency preparedness budget.

Finally, the committee needs to include a rationale in the proposal for what challenges the organization may face in implementing and maintaining the operations of the emergency earthquake preparedness.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in your proposal of 1,000–1,250 words:
  • The Budget
    • Must include a breakdown of the various emergency supplies to be used in the event of an earthquake
    • Needs to include how many staff members will be needed to operate the emergency preparedness department
    • You should begin your proposal by identifying the population size being served by your public administration organization.
    • Identify any other factors about the population being served that are relevant to your overall proposal
    • Other factors may include the following:
      • Matters related to geography
      • Needs of a particular subpopulation
      • Regional weather patterns
  • Earthquake Policy
    • This policy needs to stipulate what emergency procedures need to be followed.
    • This policy should include the following:
      • The frequency of earthquake drills by all personnel
      • Responsibilities for stocking the earthquake supplies
      • A plan for maintaining the emergency preparedness budget
  • Identifying Challenges
    • What challenges might the organization face in implementing and maintaining the operations of the emergency earthquake preparedness? Explain in detail.
• Remember to support all of your arguments with scholarly resources.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Final Paper

 

Select one of the major topics listed below using course topics previously referenced as the basis for the paper.

• Explain the role of the FASB in monitoring and controlling business reporting and accounting practices in the modern organization. In what ways do FASB rules limit business practices and reporting financial information? How do such rules and regulations protect the business and public stakeholder communities? To whom is the FASB accountable and who appoints members to FASB?
• Explain how external stakeholders use financial information such as company income statements and balance sheets to make decisions about the company in such cases as advancing credit or offering leasing vehicles. Discuss how common financial ratios and investment analysis is used to conduct due diligence by external parties and how factors such as accounts receivables, accounts payables, earnings returns, returns on inventory, etc. are applied to evaluate a firm’s financial and business health.
• Discuss depreciation as a tool for managing and evaluating the life and utility of assets of the firm. What are the methods and under what conditions would each method be used and applied? Does a firm’s tax planning influence the decision? How do external stakeholders assess the validity of depreciation schemes?

Your paper must:

• Identify the main issues in the chosen area and accurately respond to each of the questions from the chosen area.
• Build upon class activities by referencing new learning that has occurred.
• Present specific current and/or future applications and relevance to the typical workplace.

Guidelines for Writing the Final Paper

• Paper must be seven to ten (7-10) double-spaced pages in length, exclusive of Appendix, References, Exhibits, etc.
• Formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide (including title page and reference list).
• Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
• Must include at least three other appropriately documented, related articles drawn from the University’s library (excluding your textbook).
• Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

Thus far in this course, many different theories have been used to address widely varied health problems. Climate change is one example of a global environmental issue that can affect human health in a surprising variety of ways: aiding in the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria, creating conditions that lead to potentially fatal malnutrition and diarrhea in large populations, and increasing the likelihood of heat waves and floods. Think about the myriad ways behavior change theories have been used to try to ameliorate the damage done to Earth’s environment. If you have switched to reusable shopping bags, stopped buying bottled water, or started using energy-saving light bulbs, there is a behavior change theory that could be applied to the process by which you changed your practice.

For this Assignment, you choose a theory presented in the course and apply it to a global environmental or occupational health problem.

The Assignment (6-7 pages):

• Provide an overview of the problem and region you selected.
• Summarize pertinent data about the problem and the affected population (e.g., incidence and prevalence rates, fatality rates, demographics of population[s] at highest risk, risk factors).
• Select and briefly summarize a theory to apply to this problem.
• Provide a rationale for your choice of this theory for this problem.
• Apply constructs of the theory to the problem then explain how you would use these constructs to select an intervention.

• Explain the strengths and limitations of the theory as it relates to the problem you selected.

Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.

You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.