Discipline: Biology

Capstone Assignment: Integrative Analysis of “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street”Capstone Assignment: Integrative Analysis of “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street”

To analyze how the play’s themes may confer Darwinian fitness from an evolutionary biology perspective. What Does it Mean to Confer Darwinian Fitness? Darwinian fitness refers to an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. Traits that confer Darwinian fitness enhance an organism’s chances of surviving, finding a mate, and producing offspring that […]

Week 2 Discussion Presentation to the Class of an Aquaculture Facility – REsponsesWeek 2 Discussion Presentation to the Class of an Aquaculture Facility – REsponses

Responses Due Date: 3 AM ET, Monday Comment on two other student presentations with a question about their reasoning for choosing that particular facility ,or another question, and describe what was interesting about that facility to you. ——————————————————————————— Ren Greenwood Hello, my name is Ren and this is my presentation of an aquaculture facility. So aquaculture […]

W5 Discussion Question 1: Slide Presentation Discussion – Presenting an Organ SystemW5 Discussion Question 1: Slide Presentation Discussion – Presenting an Organ System

Purpose: Explaining the structures and function of an organ system demonstrates a deep level of understanding and allows an appreciation for how all organ systems have different functions but share the common goal of maintaining homeostasis within an organism.  Initial Post (due Friday by 11:59 pm CST): Congratulations! Because of your level of knowledge, you have […]

Biophysics Final Paper – Cell Sorting by Levitation at Micro and Macromolecular ScaleBiophysics Final Paper – Cell Sorting by Levitation at Micro and Macromolecular Scale

Guidelines for self-chosen paper write-upIf you get to pick a paper to be discussed in class, what paper would you choose?  For this assignment, identify a molecular/cell biology topic that interests you and find a paper on that topic that you think would work well for our in class discussions.  Next, prepare a 2-3 page […]

Using Insects to Study Forensic Entomology: Insights from Pig Carcass Decomposition as a Human Body AnalogUsing Insects to Study Forensic Entomology: Insights from Pig Carcass Decomposition as a Human Body Analog

a literature review is often part of a thesis or dissertation, forming an early context-setting chapter. For academics, it is a necessary part of a research paper, setting the scene and showing how their own work contributes to the body of knowledge. This a literature review is on Using Insects to Study Forensic Entomology: Insights from […]

Comparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbial Growth in Fluid Thioglycollate Broth and Anaerobic JarComparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbial Growth in Fluid Thioglycollate Broth and Anaerobic Jar

1. CHECK ALL FILES!!! 2. Please write a lab report for this lab. YOU MUST WRITE IN PAST TENSE. Please check the instructions files (FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS), the rubric, LAB MANUAL AND EXTRA RESOURCES file to see what the lab was about, and the MY RESULTS file (you must include my results tables in my results […]

Case Study Review: COVID-19, Bacterial Superbugs, or Hospital-Acquired InfectionsCase Study Review: COVID-19, Bacterial Superbugs, or Hospital-Acquired Infections

For this short essay assignment, choose a case study that discusses COVID-19, a superbug, or a nosocomial infection. Note a case study presents an individual case that includes a physical presentation, laboratory findings, and other assessments, interventions, and outcomes. Here are a few example articles: Treatment Challenges in Enterococcus Faecium Sepsis and Clostridium Difficile Diarrhea in […]

the immunopathology of HIV/AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4+ T cells, which are crucial for coordinating the body’s immune response.the immunopathology of HIV/AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4+ T cells, which are crucial for coordinating the body’s immune response.

For week 1, two slides that: Introduce your topic(the immunopathology of HIV/AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4+ T cells, which are crucial for coordinating the body’s immune response.) Which of the three areas is it? (inherent immunopathology; infectious disease; historical/societal) Identify four things you want to learn & teach about this topic Think […]

The Function of Liver-Cell Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum in Drug and Alcohol MetabolismThe Function of Liver-Cell Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum in Drug and Alcohol Metabolism

 Describe the function of liver-cell smooth endoplasmic reticulum in the metabolism of drugs and alcohol. How might the liver cells differ from those who consume moderate levels of alcohol or those who do not consume alcohol. Using peer-reviewed references, write a 3 – 4 paragraph essay that thoroughly explains what happens with the organelle in […]

Scientific Lab report: Food Microbiological Hazard Analysis: Rapid and Streak Plating, Spread and Pour Plating AnalysisScientific Lab report: Food Microbiological Hazard Analysis: Rapid and Streak Plating, Spread and Pour Plating Analysis

Please answer all the questions in the word document attached (labbook_food science), you must provide in-cite citation and reference list APA 7 edition for all your answers. This is a scientific lab report, so please write in a style that is appropiate of scientific reports. There are many pages so it might seem long, but […]