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During the study of immunology, students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of concepts via:

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A) Current Events		B) PPAO #1		C) PPAO #2		D) AIDS paper (cancelled)		E) Spirit
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A) Current Events Portfolio B) PPAO #1 C) PPAO #2 D) AIDS Paper E) Spirit Main Menu Internet sites A.   Current Events Reviews
		Seven reviews of current events articles in an ongoing immunology portfolio (40% of the final grade) will be submitted about various aspects of the immune world.
		Topics:
		1)	antisepsis (5%)
		2)	inflammation (5%)
		3)	non-specific immunity (5%)
		4)	Infection Dissection Article: (10%) read 5 PAGES write: 1.5ish page single spaced summary (If you took Virology.. email me for alternative.)
		5)	antibodies (5%)
		6)	vaccination (5%)
		7)	stem cells (5%)
		Due Dates:
			As posted on white board in room 227 or on the Assignment Values & Due Dates website for Tri 3

A) Current Events Portfolio B) PPAO #1 C) PPAO #2 D) AIDS Paper E) Spirit Main Menu Internet sites B.   PPAO #1* Click to move to a printable version: PRINTABLE
	Topics: First line of defense What is blood (see Lifeblood)? Resources:  Chapter 14 (pg 374-382 on blood) and 20 (Defense Mechanisms of the Body: Pgs 687-696) Immune System video Class notes (of course... the most accurate information) Methods or paths by which pathogens can enter your body or leave to infect others. Assessment: Multiple choice & 2 essays exams Format: TEN 4-point Multiple Choice questions - Type K format: (Circle only ONE letter: a-g).  Partial credit is awarded. a. Statement 1 b. Statement 2 c. Statement 3 d. Statement 4 e. None of the above, (or All of the above.) f.  a & b  ---- or similar combinations g. b, c & d ---- or similar combinations TWO 30-point essays - You must do #1 and then be prepared to answer #2, #3 or #4 provided below: Q1: Your body includes a number of portals used to bring materials in and send materials outward.  As a consequence, these provide opportunities for invasion by pathogens. Discuss at least four portals and provide an example of a pathogen that uses this pathway for invasion of human bodies. Q2: Once a pathogen invades your body, a painful experience can ensue.  How does pathogen invasion cause pain? Make sure you include specific examples. Q3: Your blood is a complex system.  What factors in your blood can be considered part of your body defense system against invading pathogens?  In general, what are their roles? Q4: Inflammation is a response to pathogen invasion that helps protect your cells.  What causes inflammation and how does it help you? ONE 6-point Extra Credit essay Date: Please refer to the Due Dates website: Tri 3 Value: 25% of your final grade PPAO1:  See separate website at: PPAO1

A) Current Events Portfolio B) PPAO #1 C) PPAO #2 D) AIDS Paper E) Spirit Main Menu Internet sites C.   PPAO #2* Click to move to a printable version: PRINTABLE

• Topics:
• Stem cells  (See PPAO2 Document)
  
• Date: Please refer to the Due Dates website: Tri 3
  
• Value: 30% of your final grade

A) Current Events Portfolio B) PPAO #1 C) PPAO #2 D) AIDS Paper E) Spirit Main Menu Internet sites D.   AIDS Research Paper: Cancelled for 2007

Title: The Effect of AIDS on Human History Cancelled for 2007

This is a major project that requires integration of your understanding of genetics, virology and immunology. A very large collection of resources is available on a separate page.  In addition, the details of the assignment are also found on a separate page. Make sure you examine all pages before you begin this project. Resources Printable Details

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A) Current Events Portfolio B) PPAO #1 C) PPAO #2 D) AIDS Paper E) Spirit Main Menu Internet sites E.   SPIRIT