Biology

Why/why not?

In this assignment, you will find a news article from a national newspaper discussing something interesting/exciting being done in a particular scientific field (defined broadly to include any field that relies on the basic natural/mathematical sciences as foundational components of the field). You will reflect and present on what you learned in a 2 page […]

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Date: October 27th, 2022

Why did it interest you?

What is the purpose of this activity? The purpose of this activity is to provide an opportunity for students to discuss biology topics that might be of interests to them, or that are currently in the news. In your response, you can include links to a web or newspaper article, a magazine or a video […]

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Date: October 24th, 2022

Smoking is associated with shortened airway cilia.

The instructions and information are all linked to the order. Locate the following article online. It is open access, which means it’s free for anyone in the world to read. You don’t need to pay for it or be logged in: Smoking is Associated with Shortened Airway Cilia. 2009. Leopold PL, O’Mahoney MJ, Lian XJ, […]

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Date: October 24th, 2022

You can start with the broad significance of the topic chosen, review the research done (provide examples of studies carried out), and finish your presentations by perspectives (needs for research, challenges).

The presentation will review an important topic (e.g. impact of fisheries on marine mammals, the roles of marine mammals in ecosystems, impact of noise on cetaceans, effects of climate change, etc.). You will have to review at least 8 publications in your assignment. Scientific presentation will have to be solely based on the scientific Literature […]

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Date: October 24th, 2022

What was dawkins’s main point in illustrating what he called cumulative selection?

Book: https://3lib.net/book/11182455/b31850 Slides will be downloaded below at later time. Ch. 1 & 2 Review the slides from Chapters 1 & 2 Submit a written response to the following questions: 1. To explain how the blind process of natural selection—a process dependent on random events (mutations)—can generate complex adaptations, Richard Dawkins invites us to imagine […]

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Date: October 22nd, 2022

Do you agree or disagree with the message?

Discussion post 2: Human Impact Title your post with a phrase that describes what you are feeling about this topic Watch this video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmVLcj-XKnM&t=15s (2 min) 1. How does this video make you feel? 2. Do you agree or disagree with the message? Why or why not? 3. Why do you think humanity has […]

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Date: October 22nd, 2022

Adopt an ecosystem progect.

Adopt an ecosystem progect. Topic: South Americas biggest reef, the Mesoamerican in danger due to quick coming climate change and tourism. I have a reference sheet as a guided but can do new references if needed. Instructions attached.

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Date: October 22nd, 2022