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SCI 115 ASSIGNMENT 2

Assignment 2: Gene Technology Due Week 8 and worth 120 points Genetically modified crop plants Genetically modified microorganisms Genetically modified animals Personal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humans Gene therapy Biological basis.  Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientific principles that make this technology possible. Your goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological principles that underlie this technology. Social and ethical implications . Without disclosing your personal view about this technology, provide an analysis of its social and ethical implications. State the ethical concerns apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and risks. Your goal in this section is to look at all sides of the issue. In the next section, you will give your opinion.  Pe...

SCI 115 ASSIGNMENT 1

Assignment 1: Biology Article Due Week 5 and worth 120 points Use the Internet and / or the Strayer Learning Resource Center to research aspects of biology. Select an article from a magazine or newspaper that has something in it that pertains to biology. This will serve as the “target article” for this assignment. For instance, you can select an article about medicine, invasive species, nature, conservation, genetic technology, ecology, or any other topic that is related to biology. One purpose of this assignment is to help you become aware of how biology is related to your everyday life. Write a one to three (1-3) page paper in which you: Summarize the article in one (1) or more paragraphs, using your own words.   Be sure to identify the article using an in-text citation in the body of the paper, as well as a reference in the reference section.   Explain how the article relates to this course. Identify which biological concepts from the course and / or text are relevant to th...