•After reviewing this week’s readings, analyze the practice of epidemiology in the U.S. as compared to Third World countries in general. Suggest at least two (2) steps to improve the practice of epidemiology in Third World countries. Provide rationale for your suggestions.  •Evaluate the cost effectiveness of using epidemiologic principles as a prophylactic measure, as opposed to a lack of health oversight in disadvantaged communities. […]

A special homework on “Your Favorite Animal” is due by next  Friday. This is worth 25 points for handing it in. The homework is  required for the course. Guidelines for submission include:            * Name and Genus and species for your favorite animal  (only existing species are accepted, no fantasy or extinct animals)            * Provide a picture and a description or map of where it […]

Assignment 2: Incidence Response Planning Scenario: You have been hired as a consultant to revise a company’s incident response plan and make recommendations for improvements to the plan based on best practices. The company has not had any breaches in the past five years, and the company does not budget a large amount of money to assess vulnerabilities or plan for incident occurrences. Locate an […]

Chemicals of Concern in the Environment As scientists and engineers work to produce products that make people’s lives easier and safer, there is the possibility that these new products could have negative consequences on individuals and the environment. Select 1 of the chemicals listed below, and in 300 words discuss its role in improving lives as well as the potential unintended consequences that it may […]

     Biotechnology refers to the technical applications of living  organisms or their functions. These applications may be used in  engineering, medicine, or agriculture, to name a few. Biotechnology  processes and procedures are varied and range from the domestication of  animals to genetic engineering. At its core, biotechnology involves the  modification of a biological process for a human defined purpose. Write a  paper which includes […]

 Argument Paper Assignment Details Write an argumentative paper on a topic you are interested in. Challenge yourself. Your topic should not be one that is overly debated (as discussed in class). You will address both sides of the topic. Remain objective. Best  way to change a person’s opinion is by being able to understand their  point of view (or side) of the issue and be able to […]

In this discussion assignment, you discuss with the other members of your assigned Discussion Group your experiences completing the Week 2 Create-a-Plate activities listed below: Create-a-Plate: Create a Dinner High in Whole Grains and Fiber Create-a-Plate: Create a Breakfast Low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol Create-a-Plate: Create a High Protein Snack Create-a-Plate: Create a Vegetarian Dinner with Complementary Protein Post a 150-word response to at […]

   Topic: The Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae) is a fish restricted to the upper reaches of the Etowah River (Coosa River basin) in Georgia.     The outline format:  your outline must be formatted as described and exemplified in the example attached.  Please note that this format will be assessed in your grade: Use an alphanumeric sequence  Sections should be indented and aligned.  Follow the suggested […]

     Fallacies and Myths Fallacies Thinking from a logical fallacy perspective is one of the most common stumbling blocks to critical thinking. One common logical fallacy is confusing causation and correlation. Our brain has a tendency to try to link events. This is part of its pattern forming software. So whenever one event (B) follows another event (A) our brain has a tendency to presume […]

Dark matter and dark energy are two of the biggest mysteries in science today. Although we don’t know what they are, scientists would not have added them to our models of the universe without strong evidence that they represent real phenomena (see the Hallmarks of Science).   In a 2-3 paragraph essay, identify one piece of evidence for the existence of either dark matter or […]