Human Population
Forum Instructions: For this assignment you must reply to this post and provide answers to the questions below, prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday.Library ” link on the menu bar to the left inside the electronic classroom. However, NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information. Be sure to list your references at the end of your post, include in-text citations where applicable, and be sure that both are in APA format.In our current lab, “Population Biology,” we are learning the principle of competitive exclusion: that no two species can occupy the same niche. Now, let’s take this concept and expand it to the scale of the entire Earth. The human population recently reached 7 billion people. Do you feel we are nearing the Earth's carrying capacity for our species? Discuss any impacts the exponential growth of our species could have on otherspecies and their habitat. Finally, explain what you could do to reverse the trend of competitive exclusion by humans so that we do not exhaust the limited resources of the Earth?Don’t forget to back up your arguments with properly cited references.
Endangered Species
Forum Instructions: For this assignment you must reply to this post and provide answers to the questions below, prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday.Library ” link on the menu bar to the left inside the electronic classroom. However, NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information. Be sure to list your references at the end of your post, include in-text citations where applicable, and be sure that both are in APA format.Some opponents of endangered species efforts have argued that endangered species recovery is too expensive, stands in the way of individual property rights, and produces little to no results in the recovery of endangered species. Do you agree or disagree with this position? How important is biodiversity from a biological perspective? How important is biodiversity to you personally? Are you willing to give up economic gains for the benefit of biodiversity? Evaluate and discuss these questions and ideas based on your research of credible sources.
Ethical Conduct in Scientific Research
Forum Instructions: For this assignment you must reply to this post and provide answers to the questions below, prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday.Library ” link on the menu bar to the left inside the electronic classroom. However, NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information. Be sure to list your references at the end of your post, include in-text citations where applicable, and be sure that both are in APA format.
A number of recent events has brought to light the need to reinforce ethical conduct in scientific research. However, historically there have been a number of known cases that have, to varying degrees, demonstrated heinous acts of ethical misconduct regarding human research abuses.
The Nuremburg Trials Tuskegee Syphilis Study The Henrietta Lacks story Willowbrook Hepatitis Study Project 4.1
Don’t forget to back up your arguments with properly cited references.
Share Presentations and Reflect on the Course Project
Forum Instructions: For this assignment you must reply to this post and provide answers to the questions below, prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday.
Continue to follow your classmates' posts for the remainder of the week and post at least 2 follow-up messages to your classmates' posts prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time Sunday. Be sure to read the follow-up posts to your own posts and reply to any questions or requests for clarification.
This is where you all are going to share your Presentations with the rest of the class. Please upload your presentation and, in 300-500 words, answer the following questions about your experience with the entire course project:
-How did you collect your observations and your pictures/videos?
Requirements for Reply Posts:
-Ask your classmate something about their organism that you would like to learn more about. NOTE: To upload the weblink of your Presentation, use the "Add Link" iconNOTE: If you are submitting a Prezi presentation, please copy and paste the URL address circled in red in the screenshot below:Grading/Evaluation of this Forum : Postings will be evaluated on their quality and the degree to which the postings promote discussion with classmates. Participation on all Forums is required. Points are allocated as follows based on the original posting and replies (Total of 100 points).A.Original Posting –Content and Analysis (50 points possible).Due by Wednesday of the assigned week. Your Forum entry should address the specific questions posed above.B.Presentation Link – (15 points possible). Link to your presentation should be uploaded properly and completely so classmates can successfully view the entirety of your presentation.C. Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation - (15 points possible).D.Response to classmates’ posts – (20 points possible).Due by Sunday of the assigned week. You should respond to aMINIMUM of two of your classmates' original posts such that you propagate further discussion on the topic assigned and each reply post should be no less than100 words .Please address the specific questions posed above. NOTE: The rubrics for this forum assignment vary from previous weeks.
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When an organism's DNA is permanently altered, we say that itQuestion 2 of 30 3.33/ 3.33 Points
Which of the following levels of organization is not included within the level of organism?Question 3 of 30 3.33/ 3.33 Points
The main purpose of the queen fire ant is toQuestion 4 of 30 3.33/ 3.33 Points
HumansQuestion 5 of 30 3.33/ 3.33 Points
The unity and diversity of living organisms on our planet can best be explained by which of the following processes?
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A student wants to study the process of protein synthesis. What cell structure should he focus on?Question 7 of 30 3.33/ 3.33 Points
What is the function of transport vesicles inside a cell?Question 8 of 30 0.0/ 3.33 Points
Where are lysosomes produced?Feedback: Lysosomes are vesicles produced by the Golgi apparatus.
Question 9 of 30 3.33/ 3.33 Points
Which cytoskeletal structures on the lining of the respiratory tract are needed to sweep dust and debris away?
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When two species live in the same area but are active at different times of the day or year it is referred to asFeedback: Several related species can live in the same locale, but if each reproduces at a different time, they do not attempt to mate.
Question 17 of 30 3.33/ 3.33 Points
Which of the following types of organisms would be found in unusually great numbers in the Burgess Shale?
Assignment Instructions : To help prepare you for the Organism Profile which is due Week 5, you will submit a 4-6 sentence summary of what you will be covering in your paper and an outline of your organism profile. The summary should be written first, letting your professor know what you plan to cover in your Organism Profile . This is NOT a formal paper but your thoughts should be clear and your writing free of spelling/grammar errors. Once you have a summary of what you want to discuss, you should start organizing the general and specific information you want to include in your paper by creating an alphanumeric outline . You can review instructions on how to develop such an outline as well as see a sample alphanumeric outline at Organism Profile Summary and Outline should include, but not be limited to, the following topics:
1.Introduction/background information about the species - Include common and scientific names of the organism, the area you and this species live (country, state, city, etc.), the area’s biome classification, etc.2.Life cycle of the species - Describe the life cycle of the organism you have chosen. The life cycle of an organism refers to the series of changes in both development and growth from its beginnings as an independent life form up until maturity, when it is able to reproduce. Organisms like bacteria have relatively simple life cycles; however other organisms (e.g., plants) have very complex stages to their life cycle.3.Structure and Function - Describe the structure and function of at least one major organ system of the species (e.g., digestive system, reproductive system). Choose one system and explain how this organism’s system is structured anatomically and physiologically. Identify any species-specific characteristics or adaptations that are particularly unique to this organism and explain why.4. Evolution of the organism - Evolution is simply heritable change over time. Sometimes changes from one generation to the next can give individuals an advantage. Specifically a trait that increases reproductive success or survival ability could be advantageous. Include a section in your profile paper about your organism’s evolution. Here are possible ways to research the topic:
a. Conduct a review of scientific literature to understand what is known about your organism’s past evolution. Search key words may include evolution, fossil, ancestor. Often technical reports from wildlife and conservation agencies have descriptions of an organism’s evolution.
b. Summarize research on any adaptive traits. Search key words include adaptation, evolution, trait, and character.
c. Find an article on the family tree or phylogeny of your organism. Summarize the information describing related species. Search key words might include phylogeny, phylogenetic, and genetic analysis.
d. Use theTree of Life Project to describe the phylogeny of your organism. Start at species, if possible, and trace back to the root. In addition to your summary, include any interesting patterns or unknown data.
**Still have questions about how to research for the evolution section? Click here for a hypothetical example.
5. Additional interests - The diversity of biological organisms is vast. Therefore, if your organism has a particularly interesting aspect about its biology that is not covered in the life cycle, structure and function, and evolution add a section to your paper on that aspect. For example, if your species has an interesting parental care strategy or mating system (i.e., protrandry/protogyny, polygymy, promiscuity, monogamy) you can include that in your paper.
PLEASE NOTE that you must submit yourOrganism Profile and Outline as a “Microsoft Word” document rather than a Word Pad, Works, etc. type of document, otherwise you will not receive credit for your work.Plagiarism in your student handbook. All written work will be submitted to a plagiarism detection website so it is imperative that your papers are your original work in your original words. Don’t forget to utilize proper APA style in-text citations for any paraphrasing and/or direct quotes utilized in your written work.Less than 10% of your written work should contain direct quotes .Plagiarism will result in a zero for the entire assignment, as well as a formal letter to the Dean of Academic Affairs who will determine the next course of action, so make sure the work is your own. __________________________________________________________________________________ : Points are allocated as follows (Total of 100 points):Summary - (50 points possible). Your summary should state the main ideas you will discuss in the Organism Profile and be free of any spelling and grammar errors.Outline – (50 points possible). Your outline should be correctly formatted in an alphanumeric sequence and contain a minimum of 5 main topics of which each has more than one subdivision. Content should be ordered logically, be thorough, show clear direction, cover the main points required by the professor, and be free of spelling and grammar errors.For a detailed list of rubrics for the summary/outline, please refer to the Organism Profile Summary and Outline Grade Sheet.
Here are some additional resources to assist you in the construction of yourOrganism Profile Summary and Outline :· Why and How to Create a Useful Outline · Four Main Components for Effective Outlines Organism Profile Summary and Outline will contribute 2 points, or 2%, toward the final grade which is based on 100 total possible points.Submission Instructions :Upload your Organism Profile Summary and Outline for grading by clicking on the "Add Attachment " button at the bottom of the page. The new screen will prompt you to click the "Browse " button so you can locate your Organism Profile Summary and Outline on your computer. Find the file and double click on it. Click "Continue ". Double check to ensure that your document was successfully uploaded as an attachment. When you have completed this assignment, type "Completed " in the rich text editor box below and click the "Submit" button. Your assignment is automatically submitted to TurnItIn with your submission. NOTE: You should upload one MS Word document that contains BOTH your summary and outline rather than uploading two separate documents.
Organism Profile Assignment Instructions : You will write an organism profile based on literature researched about your chosen organism.Research should come from scientific information on the internet and research articles at the APUS library. Your paper should include, but not be limited to, the following topics:1. Introduction/background information about the species - Include common and scientific names of the organism, the area you and this species live (country, state, city, etc.), the area’s biome classification, etc.2. Life cycle of the species - Describe the life cycle of the organism you have chosen. The life cycle of an organism refers to the series of changes in both development and growth from its beginnings as an independent life form up until maturity, when it is able to reproduce. Organisms like bacteria have relatively simple life cycles; however other organisms (e.g., plants) have very complex stages to their life cycle.3. Structure and Function - Describe the structure and function of at least one major organ system of the species (e.g., digestive system, reproductive system). Choose one system and explain how this organism’s system is structured anatomically and physiologically. Identify any species-specific characteristics or adaptations that are particularly unique to this organism and explain why.4. Evolution of the organism - Evolution is simply heritable change over time. Sometimes changes from one generation to the next can give individuals an advantage. Specifically a trait that increases reproductive success or survival ability could be advantageous. Include a section in your profile paper about your organism’s evolution. Here are possible ways to research the topic:
a. Conduct a review of scientific literature to understand what is known about your organism’s past evolution. Search key words may include evolution, fossil, ancestor. Often technical reports from wildlife and conservation agencies have descriptions of an organism’s evolution.
b. Summarize research on any adaptive traits. Search key words include adaptation, evolution, trait, and character.
c. Find an article on the family tree or phylogeny of your organism. Summarize the information describing related species. Search key words might include phylogeny, phylogenetic, and genetic analysis.
d. Use theTree of Life Project to describe the phylogeny of your organism. Start at species, if possible, and trace back to the root. In addition to your summary, include any interesting patterns or unknown data.
**Still have questions about how to research for the evolution section? Click here for a hypothetical example.
5. Additional interests - The diversity of biological organisms is vast. Therefore, if your organism has a particularly interesting aspect about its biology that is not covered in the life cycle, structure and function, and evolution add a section to your paper on that aspect. For example, if your species has an interesting parental care strategy or mating system (i.e., protrandry/protogyny, polygymy, promiscuity, monogamy) you can include that in your paper.Organism Profile as a “Microsoft Word” document rather than a Word Pad, Works, etc. type of document, otherwise you will not receive credit for your work.Plagiarism in your student handbook. All research papers will be submitted to a plagiarism detection website so it is imperative that your papers are your original work in your original words. Don’t forget to utilize proper APA style in-text citations for any paraphrasing and/or direct quotes utilized in your papers. Less than 10% of your paper should contain direct quotes and you should refrain from writing in the first or second person in your formal papers . Plagiarism will result in a zero for the entire assignment, as well as a formal letter to the Dean of Academic Affairs who will determine the next course of action, so make sure the work is your own. Organism Profile : Organism Profile Tips and Guidelines · APA Papers – General Format · APA – In-Text Citations: The Basics · APA – Reference List: Basic Rules · Sample APA Style Paper _______________________________________________________________________________Evaluation/Grading of this Assignment : Points are allocated as follows (Total of 100 points):A. Subject Knowledge and Content - (65 points possible). Your paper should be pertinent to the subject matter and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject with an appropriate abstract, introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusions. The paper should be 750-1000 words (not including cover page, references, etc.). Your paper should be written in your own words using proper in-text citations where indicated. Please review the “Plagiarism” section located inside the APUS classroom under the “Syllabus” link for details. You should use a minimum of five current andreliable sources for your research: two of which must be from credible scientific organizations. You can use Internet articles, journals, textbooks, etc. In fact, I strongly recommend that you utilize the APUS Online Library for your research as they offer a plethora of reliable and pertinent research sources. You may access the Online Library by clicking on the “Online Library ” link on the menu bar inside the electronic classroom. However, you should NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information. The topics covered in your paper should include but not be limited to the following criteria listed in detail above:1. Introduction/background information about the species 2. Life cycle of the organism 3. Structure and Function 4. Evolution of the organism 5. Additional Interests B. Format - (20 points possible). Your paper should utilize APA style format and contain a cover page, page headers, in-text citations, abstract, introductory and concluding paragraphs, a main body, and a reference page. References should be cited and properly listed in APA format. Whenever you write a paper based on the research of someone else’s work, you must give credit to the original author. If you do not cite and document your sources carefully, you run the risk of plagiarism. In addition, when you document papers correctly, you provide others with a way to find the sources you have used. I recommend you visit the following web site (The Owl at Purdue) to learn how to properly cite your sources in the APA format:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/. Your paper should be typewritten in double-spaced format using Arial or Times New Roman styles in a 12-point black font. All page margins (left, right, top, and bottom) should be set to 1 inch. See a copy of a sample of an APA formatted paper for reference: Sample APA Style Paper.C.Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation - (15 points possible). Submit a high-quality paper, free of spelling and grammatical errors; use your “Spelling and Grammar Checker” in Word AND proofread your final draft!!!Organism Profile will contribute 9 points, or 9%, toward the final grade which is based on 100 total possible points.__________________________________________________________________________________Submission Instructions: 1. Upload your paper for grading by clicking on the "Add Attachment " button at the bottom of the page.2. The new screen will prompt you to click the "Browse " button so you can locate the MS Word document of your paper on your computer.3. Find the file and double click on it.4. Click "Continue ".5. Double check to ensure that your paper was successfully uploaded as an attachment.Completed " in the rich text editor box below and click the "Submit" button.
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