Non-native, alien, exotic, weedy, and invasive are all terms to describe plants or animals that are introduced into an ecosystem where they are not usually found. So what’s the problem with invasive species? Let’s look at a few examples. Invasive species currently impact half the species listed as Threatened or Endangered in the U.S. One study estimates the total cost of invasive species damage in […]

You will research one women’s movement that we have not discussed in class. Include prominent leaders, prominent issues, challenge to the movement, outcomes of the movement and background information such as how the movement originated. This part must be at least 1 page in length and have 3 sources cited related to your chosen movement. Make sure that they are “academic sources.” That means, no […]

In order to more fully understand the origin and history of this treaty, please read: Sims, N. A. (2011).  A simple treaty, a complex fulfillment:  A short history of the Biological Weapons Convention Review Conferences (Webliography, and below), and Koblentz Living Weapons – Verification, pages 53 – 63 found in eReserves (and below) and then carefully consider the following:

This quiz consists of 25 prefix items chosen randomly from the list of prefixes found on pages A-1 and A-8 in the back of your textbook. Enter the correct prefix in this style: poly- (the word part followed immediately by a hyphen). By convention, this indicates the word is a prefix. Answers must be spelled correctly. This is a timed quiz; you have precisely 20 […]

Pam is a healthcare administration leader for a large  network of hospitals and health service centers that is attempting to  predict future healthcare utilization at their centers over the next 5  years. She obtains data regarding patient use across the hospital  network and health service centers and projects forward over the next 5  years to determine which areas might experience continued growth. After  applying her […]

 For  this week’s choice under the discussion topic, I have chosen to discuss  the tea plant. I LOVE TEA!!! Tea is something that is a staple in our  family, and you can find it in our refrigerator every day and the same  goes for most of my family member’s homes as well.  The scientific name  of this plant is Camellia Sinensis. This plant produces the […]

Use the following link (https://youtu.be/Ei0gPoqx_bQ) given you should review the video and do some further research on the topic discussed in the video. Briefly note the video presentation itself and the merit of the presenters in the video but focus on the issues discussed in the video. Your post should be the equivalent of one page, double spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font, on […]

Find an article from a reputable source that discusses a plant adaptation and provide a brief summary (150-200 words) that discusses what the adaptation is and the biological mechanism behind the adaptation. The article can be either a peer-reviewed journal article or a news article but it must be from a reputable source. In your post, include a citation for the article and a link […]

If you were the state epidemiologist and it was suspected that smoke from the local toy factory was connected to adverse health outcomes among the town’s residents, what type of cohort study would you conduct to further investigate this concern? Why? What limitations exist in your choice of study? Remember to cite sources where necessary. At least 300 words.

Question:          The Drive States: For this assignment, complete the following:     1.Choose one of the drive states—sleep, reproductive, or ingestive (eating)—that is most relevant to your professional interests or goals.  2.Look for peer-reviewed research articles on the topic. You will need at least three relevant resources      For the drive state you have selected, complete the following:  Describe the biological mechanisms involved in this drive.  Explain how […]