Discussion on Darwin’s Dangerous Ideas: This assignment is comprised of 2 postings on the discussion board.  First, you are expected to post a substantive contribution of at least 200 words after watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea video that is found in Module 5. Do this here on the Darwin’s Dangerous Ideas topic in the Discussions. Next, read all the discussion postings by your classmates and respond to one of their […]

Please make sure this paper is original and has good grammar, paper does not need a covr sheet, only single space with at least 200 words.. Module 6:  Why do we need to change the belief in the possibility of unlimited growth if we are to live well in the Anthropocene (human activities have significant global impact)?     What does unlimited growth mean?  Can you give an example?  […]

Step 1: Collect 3 day diet record — You will use the provided 3 day diet diary form for each day to collect your diary for anything you eat and drink!  Here is what you need to do to complete this assignment:  Getting started – Collect diary, record behaviors & set up profile ·       Keep a food diary for 3 days- 2 week days and […]

Genetic Counseling Explain Tay-Sachs disease. Imagine you are a genetic counselor working with a couple who have just had a child who is suffering from Tay-Sachs disease. Neither parent has been tested for Tay-Sachs disease nor have there been any previous cases of Tay-Sachs in either family. Explain Tay-Sachs disease and provide a discussion of the information you would share with the couple about Tay-Sachs […]

  Before completing your post, review the Week 2: Food & Agriculture interactive video, which is designed to assist you in understanding more about this week’s topic and to help you organize your initial post. In the United States, we are fortunate to have an abundant supply of food. However, this abundance is largely due to advances in agricultural technologies, which have in turn created […]

  Evaluating Credible and Scholarly Scientific Sources The purpose of this assignment is to help you distinguish between different types of information sources and evaluate sources of information for credibility. Scientists and scholars use information from a variety of sources, some of them scholarly journal articles that have been peer-reviewed, and others credible websites, magazines, and news sources.  While all scholarly sources are considered credible, most […]

  Energy Sources and Alternative Energy Read “Lab 4: Energy Sources and Alternative Energy.” This lab will allow you to investigate the effects of acid mine drainage through experimentation. Additionally, it will allow for the exploration of solar energy through the use of a solar cell motor. You will utilize this information and your eScience lab kit to complete Experiments 1 and 2 on the […]

In 2012, Americans alone produced over 250 million tons of garbage. One large component of this waste consisted of oil based plastic bags, which are utilized excessively by grocers, restaurants, and stores nationwide. In order to reduce this source of waste, many countries are banning plastic bags or taxing customers for their use. For your main post his week, discuss at least two environmental problems […]

Final Lab Report You are required to write a complete laboratory report that covers the drinking water quality experiment from “Lab 2: Water Quality and Contamination,” using knowledge gained throughout the course. Use the instructor feedback on your Rough Draft from Week Three to guide your writing. Be sure to download the Final Lab Report Template and utilize this form (not the Rough Draft template) […]

We continually hear about interest groups in the news. Understanding this, what is the relationship between interest groups and government? How does this apply to government-created interest groups? In addition, what are the effects of bureaucrats as interest groups? Do you believe this crossover between bureaucrats and interest groups to be right? Please be sure to provide specific examples in your response.   This is […]