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Physiological Control Systems Biology 112311 with Trimester |
DUE DATES (tri1)
For all assignments, write in essay format using course formatting rules available via the website: FORMAT. All assignments require appropriate drawings (no copies and no scans, but labeled tracings are acceptable). Drawings count for 20% of your grade in each assignment (EXCEPT CURRENT EVENTS) and each section of an assignment should include graphic support. Five percent of your final grade depends on class spirit which reflects class participation and attendance.
1. SIX Current Events reviews. Each
half-page, single-spaced submission should summarize a current events
article you have found in
newspapers (eg. NY Times Tuesday Science Times or the NY
Times Science / Health online version which requires you to
register),
news magazines (Time, Newsweek, etc.) or the internet.
Summary topics should match the material under study during the current
trimester. CURRENT
is
defined
as within that last three years. The general topics
you responsible for are:
1. body temperature (CUREV 1)Specific instructions for the format of these reviews can be found at: FORMAT. Check the Due Dates website for the value of these assignments.
2. the nervous system (CUREV 2)
3. a biomedical device (CUREV 3)
(-- something engineers contributed to)
4. a biomedical device (CUREV 4)
(-- something engineers contributed to)
5. the nervous system (CUREV 5)
6. the nervous system (CUREV 6)
2. Question For Your Consideration (QFYC): What is a homeostatic reflex and how does it work? You should review the purpose and structure of control systems in general as they pertain to the human body. Then compare the negative feedback concept and compare how your body controls its temperature in comparison to how the temperature in your house is controlled. Make sure you talk about how the body and house respond to external temperatures below and above the set-point.} Readings: Chapter 7. Page limit is 6 pages including graphics. No references are needed.Check the Due Dates website for the value of these assignment.
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3. In-class Personal Performance Assessment Opportunity (PPAO #1): This exam is presented as two styles: A) Combination of 15 multiple choice questions and B) two essay questions taken from a list of 3 provided on the PPAO handout (see below). Part A will be given on one day dealing with the multiple choice questions. Part B will given on the following class dealing with the essays. Click here for details: PPAO #1 (tri1).
The value of each section of the exam is: A: 30 pts, & B: 70 pts.
Check the Due Dates website for the value of these assignment.
4. RESEARCH PAPER: My Favorite Biomedical Invention This 6 page research paper should include information about a) The Reason Why This Device Improves the Human Body or Improves the Medical Field, b) The Details of the Device, c) The Limitations and Problems Associated With Its Use, d) The Future Development Goals of the Device, e) Graphics, and f) References. Please refer to the PCS formatting rules for advice on your research paper construction. Check the Due Dates website for the value of these assignments.
Don't forget that the last 5% of your grade is determined by SPIRIT.