Category: Biology

The purpose of this assignment is explore the diversity of our planet. For this assignment you will make a 2-sided poster. It can be created on the computer on standard size paper. You can also create it by hand on any type of paper that you choose. Pick any living organism. Animal or plant! On one side of the poster list the complete taxonomy of the organism (kingdom all the way to species). This is easy to find with a quick internet search. On the second side of the poster, you should include the following information:
Description of the organism
Habitat information
Reproductive information
Appearance.
Interesting facts.
Include a picture!

This is a 2-page or 550-word research about “Receptor tyrosine kinases and cancer” including: Introduction, Background on Receptor Tyrosine Kinases, Types of RTKs and Mechanisms of Action, RTKs and Normal Cellular Function, RTKs in Cancer for example “How dysregulation of RTKs leads to cancer” including EGFR in lung cancer and HER2 in breast cancer.
Summarize key findings from recent research and discuss the significance of these findings in understanding and treating cancer
And lastly Potential new therapies and research areas, and personalized medicine and RTK inhibitors, combination therapies
I will put it in PowerPoint format.  At least 6 references should be cited.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Rubric Criteria
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Introduction
6.3 points
Presentation Subject Knowledge
54 points
Conclusion
7.2 points
Poise and Professionalism (professional mannerisms= eye contact, speaking audibly and clearly)
4.5 points
Visual Appeal
4.5 points
Timing and Length
9 points
Documentation of Sources (in-text citations for paraphrasing/direct quotes/images/etc. and reference

In this critique, note the strengths and weaknesses of the hypotheses, methods, findings, and conclusions. Provide a context for this critique by
supporting your points with references to other relevant literature. (Recommended length 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins)

From one of the experiments conducted either in previous modules or this module, write up a materials and methods section. Make sure to follow the tips in the video and to use the lab rubric. You are not writing a full materials and methods section, but just one part (this would be a subheading in a full materials and methods section).
Options include (pick one of these for your post):
Enzyme specificity
Enzyme, Temperature, and pH
Starch and Sugar
Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, and Unknown Determinations
Plant Cells and Osmosis
Diffusion Across a Membrane

Instructions
BIOL180 Assignment 3: The Final Presentation
For this assignment, you will use the “species” you chose for the Week 2 Mini-Presentation.
Objective: Develop an audio-narrated PowerPoint presentation based on the research you have conducted about your chosen species.
Before You Start:
To prepare for this assignment, I recommend that you do the following:
Read these directions carefully
Read the BIOL180 Final Presentation Grading Rubric.pdf. 
The grading rubric is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance. It also will help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignment.
Use your own words (paraphrase). For help with paraphrasing, please review the ‘Quoting and Paraphrasing’ help in the Trefry Library Writing@APUS Center.       
Note that your Turnitin report similarity score should be under 20% (not including references) and free of paraphrasing issues. Review the color-flagged text on your report, fix any issues, and resubmit again before the deadline (this assignment is set to unlimited submissions until the deadline).       
Note that less than 10% of your work should contain direct quotes.     
Email me with any questions!
[Recall that Wikipedia is not considered a credible source for our purposes and should not be used in class.]
Assignment Instructions: Putting it all together,  you will develop your presentation based on the work you submitted for all of the steps to date as well as the instructor feedback you were given. 
Final Presentation requirements:
Your presentation will be submitted as an audio-narrated PowerPoint, narrated by you, the student. You cannot use “text-to-speech” programs or technologies that do the narration for you unless noted as an approved accommodation in a current DSA letter you have furnished to me. For instructions on how to create audio narration in PowerPoint, see the following link: Record a Slide Show With Narration. Audio narration is a requirement!
Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are required.  For help with pronunciation, see this link: Cambridge Dictionary
There must be visual elements (e.g., photos, videos, graphs, figures).
Your presentation must contain approximately 10-15 slides (excluding reference and title slides) and run approximately 5-10 minutes.
Text is organized using concise phrases with proper in-text citations typed on the slide not in the notes area.
Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper in-text citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
Be sure to add your name, date, class name, instructor name, and project topic to the TITLE SLIDE.
The required topics/subtopics: Your presentation should contain the following in the order listed below. Remember to follow the instructions in the colored box which corresponds to your organism type.
MICROORGANISMS:
The Introduction Section
Organism Introduction
The common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific Names of Organisms
Where you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.)
A brief discussion on why you chose your organism
If possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat.
The Body of the Outline
Physical Description
You must include a brief physical description of your selected species. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.
size, coloring, etc. (e.g., Differences between male and female, juvenile and adult.)
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism.  The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism.  Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. If you have any questions on this, please ask!
Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. For example, discuss how your microbe undergoes asexual reproduction.
Structure and Function
Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.
If you have selected a bacterium or a fungus, the concept can be more complex.  Please contact me directly for more help is needed.
Energy Ecology
If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.
What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding?
Habitat
Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.
You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.
The Conclusion Section
This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.
Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution).
Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures.
Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem.
Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism.
IV. Reference Slides
Include a final “References” slide listing a minimum of five (and no more than 10) academically and scientifically credible sources used for facts shared in your Final Presentation (Not including images or other media).
Include a final “Media References” slide of all images, videos, graphs, audio elements, etc., used within your presentation.
All references included in the reference lists should be cited internally within the Final Presentation and vice versa.
For guidance on how to format your references properly in APA style, please see here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/
If you are using an electronic source, see here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html
Important Note: APUS discourages the use of auto-citation tools (e.g., citation generators) by students enrolled in 100- and 200-level courses because the University believes students need to learn and understand the reasons for citing sources used in their work, as well as how to cite sources correctly. 
Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
V.  Internal Citations
These are not listed on a separate slide but instead placed throughout the Final Presentation via in-text citations anytime you paraphrase, use direct quotes, or want to use visual/audio components from other sources. Therefore, all source material should be cited.
All internal citations listed within the Final Presentation should be included in the reference lists and vice versa.
If you are not sure what in-text citations are and how to format them, please visit this link from the Trefry Library.  Click to open the section labeled ‘IN-TEXT CITATIONS | FORMAT’. https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/resources-services/Writing/writing-center/apa-style-guide-info.html 
NOTE: 
The reference slides and your title slide are not included in the slide count for your presentation.
Do not include the summary/evaluation sections from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slides.
Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
PLANTS/FUNGI:
The Introduction Section
Organism Introduction
The common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific Names of Organisms
Where you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.)
A brief discussion on why you chose your organism
If possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat.
The Body of the Outline
Physical Description
You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.
size, coloring, leaf arrangement, flower color, etc.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism.  The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism – seed stage, germination stage, mature stage, and so on.  Please see these links Life Cycle and Know the life cycles of plants — annuals, biennials and perennials for extra information. Plants can be a bit more complicated, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. Are there any specific structures or cells involved in reproduction? Are the flowers specialized?
Structure and Function
Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.
If your organism is a plant, here is a list of the general plant organ systems
If you have selected a fungus, the concept can be more complex.  Please contact me directly for more help if needed.
Energy Ecology
If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.
How does your plant harvest the energy from the sun? How does it store the energy?
Habitat
Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.
You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.
The Conclusion Section
This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.
Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution).
Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures.
Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem.
Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism.
IV. Reference Slides
Include a final “References” slide listing a minimum of five (and no more than 10) academically and scientifically credible sources used for facts shared in your Final Presentation (Not including images or other media).
Include a final “Media References” slide of all images, videos, graphs, audio elements, etc., used within your presentation.
All references included in the reference lists should be cited internally within the Final Presentation and vice versa.
For guidance on how to format your references properly in APA style, please see here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/
If you are using an electronic source, see here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html
Important Note: APUS discourages the use of auto-citation tools (e.g., citation generators) by students enrolled in 100- and 200-level courses because the University believes students need to learn and understand the reasons for citing sources used in their work, as well as how to cite sources correctly. 
Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
V.  Internal Citations
These are not listed on a separate slide but instead placed throughout the Final Presentation via in-text citations anytime you paraphrase, use direct quotes, or want to use visual/audio components from other sources. Therefore, all source material should be cited.
All internal citations listed within the Final Presentation should be included in the reference lists and vice versa.
If you are not sure what in-text citations are and how to format them, please visit this link from the Trefry Library.  Click to open the section labeled ‘IN-TEXT CITATIONS | FORMAT’. https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/resources-services/Writing/writing-center/apa-style-guide-info.html 
NOTE: 
The reference slides and your title slide are not included in the slide count for your presentation.
Do not include the summary/evaluation sections from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slides.
Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
ANIMALS:
The Introduction Section
Organism Introduction
The common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How to Write Scientific Names of Organisms
Where you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.)
A brief discussion on why you chose your organism
If possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat.
The Body of the Outline
Physical Description
You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.
size, coloring, etc. (e.g., Differences between male and female, juvenile and adult.)
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism.  The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism.  Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism (e.g. release of gametes by a fish or hermaphroditic reproduction in earthworms), mate choice, mating displays, mate competition, and mating systems.
Structure and Function
Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.
If your organism is an animal, here is a list of the general animal organ systems
Energy Ecology
If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.
What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding? Specific handling or processing of food items by the organism (e.g. the way a squirrel manipulates an acorn)
Habitat
Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.
You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.
The Conclusion Section
This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.
Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution).
Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures.
Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem.
Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism.
IV. Reference Slides
Include a final “References” slide listing a minimum of five (and no more than 10) academically and scientifically credible sources used for facts shared in your Final Presentation (Not including images or other media).
Include a final “Media References” slide of all images, videos, graphs, audio elements, etc., used within your presentation.
All references included in the reference lists should be cited internally within the Final Presentation and vice versa.
For guidance on how to format your references properly in APA style, please see here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/
If you are using an electronic source, see here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html
Important Note: APUS discourages the use of auto-citation tools (e.g., citation generators) by students enrolled in 100- and 200-level courses because the University believes students need to learn and understand the reasons for citing sources used in their work, as well as how to cite sources correctly. 
Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
V.  Internal Citations
These are not listed on a separate slide but instead placed throughout the Final Presentation via in-text citations anytime you paraphrase, use direct quotes, or want to use visual/audio components from other sources. Therefore, all source material should be cited.
All internal citations listed within the Final Presentation should be included in the reference lists and vice versa.
If you are not sure what in-text citations are and how to format them, please visit this link from the Trefry Library.  Click to open the section labeled ‘IN-TEXT CITATIONS | FORMAT’. https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/resources-services/Writing/writing-center/apa-style-guide-info.html 
NOTE: 
The reference slides and your title slide are not included in the slide count for your presentation.
Do not include the summary/evaluation sections from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slides.
Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
*Writing Expectations: Apply scientific concepts and use scientific terminology correctly. Utilize proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For help with pronunciation, see this link: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary.
Additional Resources:
**Please Note: If you use Office 365 (which is free through the University), you will need to download the software to your computer in order to add audio narration! The online version of PowerPoint does not have audio narration capability.  If you are using a Chromebook or Apple product that does not allow you to download Office 365 to your device, please reach out to Classroom Support to assist you.
Presentation Tips and Guidelines
APA – In-Text Citations: The Basics
APA – Reference List: Basic Rules
Sample Presentation (Keep in mind that this is a sample presentation for biology using a format other than PPT with audio; PowerPoint with audio is the required format for your presentation)
Evaluation:  Please review the BIOL180 Final Presentation Grading Rubric.pdf that describes how your presentation will be graded. NOTE: Regarding the scoring of the rubric, ALL criteria in a box must be met to earn the points assigned to that box.
I HAVE THE OUTLINE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT ATTACHED!!

For Essay #2, we develop a Review/ Perspectives article on Human Ancestry for the journal Nature. Find the species name of the Human Ancestor that you have chosen to research(example: Homo erectus ) After you select an early Human Ancestor, and identify it by its species name, you may begin researching this species for the Review article/Essay 2
Carefully evaluate Reading # 5: the sample Review article from Nature, “A tip of the hat to evolutionary change”, to develop a concept of how a Review article is formatted. Here are some basic components for a Review/ Perspectives article:
1. INTRODUCTION: Introduce central idea, and the significance of this type of study. (Why is it important? Who is your ancestor, and why is this ancestor relevant to understanding human evolution?)
2.INTERMEDIATE PARAGRAPHS: Relate the central idea to several recent studies about this ancestor. (Some compare and contrast between studies.). *Try to find 2 or 3 articles that have been published in the past 10 years.
3. CONCLUSION: Writer’s perspective/evaluation on the field of study, and suggestions for future research. (Although this is largely opinion – we avoid using 1st person – and phrase ideas to infer opinion. Example: “It seems likely that … “it probably indicates that ….” 4. REFERENCES: Sequenced/ numbered in the order they are discussed in the writing. (NOT alphabetically). (In-text citations are given as numbers in parentheses (1) or superscript 1.

The concept of contagious disease caused by microorganisms is first seen in the Old Testament. The biblical roots of microbiology are not a surprise when we consider the contributions of Louis Pasteur, the Father of Modern Microbiology. Pasteur’s swan-necked flask experiments not only disproved the theory of spontaneous generation (i.e., life evolved from nonliving matter), but also set the foundation for the law of biogenesis: life comes from preexisting life.
Conduct research of microbial pathogens/infectious agents. Refer to Part IV – Infections Diseases (Chapters 21–27) in Nester’s Microbiology: A Human Perspective and other online scientific journal/articles (e.g., .edu, .gov/, .org websites). Select one microorganism (bacteria, virus, fungus, protozoa, or prion) and create a PowerPoint presentation (10 slides) that addresses the following criteria:  
Title slide (clearly present your topic and your name)
Physiology and Structure
Virulence
Epidemiology
Disease, Signs, and Symptoms (list disease(s) caused by the microorganism along with the signs and symptoms)
Diagnosis
Treatment, Control, and Prevention
Microbe in the News (highlight one news article about your microorganism)
Christian Worldview (provide a relevant Bible verse/passage and briefly discuss the significance of microbes from a biblical perspective)
Reference slide (Use a minimum of three references; only use reliable sources)
Reliable sources include: the course textbook, other books from major publishers, newspapers, peer-reviewed articles, peer-reviewed journals, PhD dissertations and research, public library [GCU library], scholarly articles, isolated studies or academic research, professional organizations’ websites, educational institutions’ websites, and government websites.
Unreliable sources include: Wikipedia, blogs, forums, self-published books, questionable sites created by nonprofessional organizations, and sites that provide biased information.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Proteins are essential components of the cell membrane.
Using credible online research, write a 350-500-word summary of membrane proteins (e.g., ion channel, 7-membrane, and receptors) that includes descriptions of intrinsic/integral and the role of hydro philic/phobic side chains. There should be a minimum of 5 references in addition to the textbook.

Need a presentation on a non-fungal eukaryotic microbe.: I am choosing my microorganism as Fungi
At least five sources cited in APA format (turn in on a separate Word Document).
the microscopy of each microbe.
An image for each microbe.
A short introduction to each microbe.
At least one relevant microscopy tip.
Notes from your presentation that include citations.

In this lab you will design your own experiment, conduct it and make a short presentation of your results.  You can submit as either a Word Doc or PDF or you can narrate a Power Point.  You are allowed to use videos and pictures of your experiment in your report.   Examples of both the write up and a presentation are included in the links below.   This is not due until later in this 8-week course.  This allows you to explore various topics covered in the course when designing your experiment.  Have fun with this and be sure to treat anything living with respect if you are using it for your experiment.    Please refer to the documents below for detailed instructions and a reminder about the Scientific Method. Does the color of a balloon determines the outcome of how fast it drops ? for examples