Part 1 (AD)
Microorganisms are ubiquitous and only a small percentage of microorganisms are pathogenic. The vast majority of microbes benefit humans, other animals, and plants in many ways.
For this discussion, you should do the following:
1. Identify
one item
during your daily activities that is
made by microorganisms. This can be at the supermarket, in your kitchen, in the cafeteria, in your dorm room, at a friend/family house, etc.
2.
Take a picture of the item (you can take a selfie with it if you want!)
3.
Post the picture and
write a short (2-3 sentences) description of
what the item is and
how it is made by a microorganism. Be sure to include the
name of the microorganism that is involved.
Part 2 (AD)
(I haven’t received textbook yet, but try and answer questions from online sources. Each discussion board should be 200 words.
In discussion board one, you will choose an Inquiry from Ruggiero (pp 34-36), briefly describe the Inquiry and respond accordingly. (Be sure to incorporate this week’s readings Chapters 1 & 3)
In discussion board 2, you will choose one of the
Inquiries from Ruggiero (pp 49-50) # 11 a-d, briefly describe the
Inquiry and respond accordingly. (Be sure to incorporate this week’s readings Chapters 4 & 5)
Part 3
Chapter 3
1) Watch the following video, “Stress Response: Savior to Killer”: (you may need to cut and paste this link into your browser). What do you think of the video and Sapolsky’s work? How does this relate to your life?
If you are interested in the full documentary (I really recommend it!), you can view it here:
2) Though we know genetics plays an important role in the development of many diseases and illnesses, many individuals may not know the health histories of members of their own family. For this assignment, complete the family health portrait found at
to an external site.
This tool will help you trace your family’s medical history and become better informed about health conditions that may affect your own health. You may need to contact a family member to obtain accurate information. You may also consider sharing this information with other family members once completed. What was this assignment like for you to complete?
3) Complete the lab assessment “Why did you get sick as a result of stress”? What was the activity like for you?
Chapter 4
1) The chapter describes the stressors of “the younger college student” and the “older college student”. Which one of these groups do you more identify with? What stressors do you think are the same for both groups? Which stressors do you think are different?
2) Are there any stressors that you experience as a college student that are not included in the chapter?
3) Complete the self lab assessments,: 1) “Budgeting While in School” and 2) “How Intimate Are Your Friendships”. Describe what it was like completing the assessments.
