Calculate the birth rate (b) of this population

In one year, biologists tracking a bear population counted 33 new baby bear cubs in a population of 546 bears.

  1. Calculate the birth rate (b) of this population.
  2. In the same year, the biologists counted 28 black bear deaths. Calculate the death rate for this population.
  3. What is the per capita rate of increase for this black bear population?
  4. What would you estimate the change in black bear population size would be for the following year? Be sure to adjust the N to reflect the new births and deaths. When you get your answer, round to the “nearest bear” and answer the question – is this population increasing or decreasing in size?
  5. Determine the number of births and deaths you would expect the following year. Round to the “nearest bear”.
 

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Smoking Cessat

Hello this a HPRS -1301 (pathophysiology ) class and this is due march 26, 2018 before 11:59 pm central time.. and please no plagiarism. please read instructions at the bottom and please list he references.

Group Discussion # 2 – Smoking Cessat

Part 1:

Review the American Lung Association’s Web site: www.lungusa.org

Examine the information this website presents for the consumer or health care provider.

Study the information and post a reply for each of the below:

  1. Review smoking cessation programs in particular. Discuss the information the American Lung Association offers regarding smoking cessation assistance.
  2. Discuss the importance of smoking cessation for people who are chronic smokers and how stopping smoking also benefits non-smoking people.
  3. Research the cost of smoking to the population, the employer, and especially the cost

to the health care system.

Cite the source or sources you used. Compose your message as a reply to this posting in more than 150 words.

 

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Diet Trends and The Dig

Diet Trends and The Dig

hello this is a pathophysiology class discussion post please read instruction below and please list the references also. and no plagiarism. this assignment is due   march 30, 2018 before 11:59 pm central time

Good  morning. Recently there is a lot of new approaches to weight loss: low  carb, high fiber. paleo, vegan , intermittent fasting, just to name a  few.

I want to know, in your opinion, witch one would be the healthiest  way to loose extra pounds, and why. You will need to include the article  you used to base your opinion.

 

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia:

  1. a)  UNDERSTANDING THE DISEASE/DISORDER
    1. i)  Background and/or history
      (1) Who discovered
      (2) How was it named
      (3) Associated disorders- (similar to the disease)
      (4) Type of Disorder- if it is inherited include Genetics of the disorder
    2. ii)  Environmental Effects
      (1) Transmission or spreading (2) Behavioral risk factors
      (3) Seasonal or Climate
    3. iii)  Demographics
      (1) The age one normally gets this disease
      (2) Statistics of numbers with disease, and in what countries
  2. b)  HOW THE DISEASE AFFECTS THE BODY
    1. i)  Biochemical changes that cause the disease
    2. ii)  How the disease affects normal cellular function Pathology
      (1) Structural and Functional Abnormalities
      (2) Description of organ system(s) involved
    3. iii)  Howaperson’sdailylifeisaffectedbythedisease
    4. iv)  Thesymptomsofthedisease
  3. c)  TREATMENTS FOR THE DISEASE
    1. i)  Tests a health care provider would run to help diagnose the disease
    2. ii)  Medications to treat the disorder and how they work
    3. iii)  Currentresearchtofindacureorbettertreatmentforthedisease;includeacopyofthatarticleand
      a summary of what you understood about it.
    4. iv)  Informationonthecostofhavingthedisease,treatment,medications,hospitalization,etc.

NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER PROJECT TOPIC: ___________________________________ TEACHER APPROVAL ________
DUEDATE: ___March26__

Schizophrenia
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d) CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH.

  1. i)  Write about why you chose this disease? – It is interesting that the brain can have a schism that separates it from reality.
  2. ii)  What was the most interesting fact that you learned from doing the project? That too much dopamine can cause schiophrenia and too little dopamine can cause Parkinson’s disease.
  3. iii)  What was the most important source of information that you used to write your report? Uptodate Harvard medical database.
  4. iv)  What questions would you still like answered about this disease? Can gene therapy prevent or treat schizophrenia?
  5. v)  What do you feel that everyone should learn from your project? That our body regulates chemical mediators in a very fine range and small deviations from this “normal” range can lead to profound dysfunctions classified as disease.

Provided: UptoDate Database on Schizophrenia

 

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Describe the problem

In Assignment 1: You will choose one of the six (6)   problems children experience daily.  

• Describe the problem

• How common is this problem?

• Who is affected by the problem?

• What theories explain this problem?

• Has the problem changed over the last decade?

• How credible is the research you found related to this problem?

• Is there generally a consensus about the key aspects of the problems, or is there a lot of controversy?

• 1.  Video Game Addiction

• 2. Exposure to Violence at Home

• 3.  Children and Substance Abuse

• 4.  Cyberbullying (Online Bullying)

• 5.  Children Watching Porn

• 6.   Children and Eating Disorders

•  

• Number of published, peer-reviewed sources required; must all be published within the last 8 years. (5)

Length required (not including title page and references (800-1200 words)

Reference style required- American Psychological Association, 6th edition

 

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Assessment Directions

Assessment Directions: Read Carefully and Follow Directions (PLEASE PICK THREE ESSAY TOPICS TO WRITE ABOUT) 

Be sure to put your name on the FIRST page of this exam, but not the remainder of the pages. I must receive the hard copy of the printed and signed first page of the exam, or your exam will not be graded. Please upload the full exam into our class Canvas site no later than Monday March 26th by midnight. No late exams will be accepted. Do not procrastinate. Use the four days that you have to think about your responses, and develop them thoroughly. Do some research, and make sure that you “sit on” your answers, and go back and read them again before you turn in your exam. Do not rush, or it will be evident, and you will not make a good grade. Paste in the questions to your Word Doc that you are answering.. do not just paste in the number. I need to see the question while I am grading each essay. No other types of documents will be accepted (pages, PDF’s, etc.)

This exam is made up of four essay questions. You will choose two to answer for 50 points each, OR you may choose three to answer for 33.3 points each [up to you!]. You must type your answers. Any drawings or supplemental figures can be included; please insert them directly into your document. You must submit error-free, proofed cohesive answers. Your answers must be fully developed and contain properly cited sources (see each question for detailed directions). Developed answers are those that contain examples that back up your argument, and do not leave the reader with unanswered questions. Be sure to have an introductory and closing argument for each essay. Remember you are writing for your reader, not for yourself. And you should assume that your reader (me) has only a basic understanding of general biology. Your grade will primarily be based on content; however, I will dock points for typos, errors, lack of or incorrect citations. Any plagiarism will result in a zero for this exam. Do not copy the work of others. Do not use quotes in your answers. Paraphrase and use your own words. You must cite the literature when appropriate, but you do not need to cite the textbook, as that is considered general knowledge. Do NOT exceed the word counts or you will be docked points. 

Each essay question will be graded blindly and one at a time, meaning that I will grade all of your essays #1, and then assign grades to each essay relative to the BEST answer in the class, then essay #2 and then #3 and so on. I will not know whose essays I am grading. This is the fairest and most objective way to grade essay exams. If your answer is the best in the class, you will receive 50 points, and all other essays will be graded relative to that best essay. I will post the “best” answers anonymously for the class after the exam (if I am granted permission by the students) , so that you may use those as guides to help you prepare for the final exam.

Good luck, and please put your best effort into this experience. This test is meant to be a learning experience for you, as much as it is meant as an assessment. Part of understanding what you have learned and how much you have learned is making new connections. So, if there are things on the exam that you haven’t seen before, that is why. You are using your new knowledge to make decisions, to make assessments, and / or to develop new approaches for Conserving Biodiversity.

Have fun! 

  1. Conservation biology considered a multidisciplinary field of science, which draws on plethora approaches, backgrounds and tools. One major argument for conservation is to preserve full ecosystems, as outlined as an objective in the Endangered Species Act. However, many scientists only concentrate on conservation of one species (also a major objective in the ESA). Argue for both of the major objectives of the ESA in regards to the appropriate approach to take for conservation. How does one go about protecting one species at a time? How important is taking a population level-approach to conserving a species? What tools are used for this strategy and which are most effective? Explain. Alternatively, how does one go about preserving whole ecosystems, and how does this potentially affect single species? Should certain types of species be targeted, and if so, why? How does this work for developing conservation plans? As a conservation biologist what challenges would you face using this full ecosystem approach? What collaborators might you need? Finally, comparing and contrasting these major objectives of the ESA, which is most important for conservation of our planet, and why? Back up your argument with supporting examples. Use at least 5 citations from the primary literature for this answer, and be sure to cite correctly. Any “gray” literature citations such as the ESA also count. However, even though you may use them if you like, website and other links do not count as peer reviewed science.  This essay should be comprised of NO MORE THAN 2000 words and should include at least 3 citations from the primary literature. 
  2. You are all now familiar with the story of Sudan, the last of the southern white rhino males. You are a conservation biologist with expertise in genetics, and large mammals, as you have used genetic approaches for conservation of many endangered species in your career. You are called on to consult with the Kenya National Zoo to develop a conservation plan to save the 5 rhino species. Using the current situation with the rhino populations in Africa, take a conservation genetics approach to preserving these 5 species, and particularly the two white rhino subspecies. Where would you start? What methods would you use and why? What molecular markers would you use, and why? What data would be generated, and how would these data be used to develop your conservation plan. Use at least 3 citations from the primary literature. Each essay should be comprised of NO MORE THAN 1500 words. 
  3. You are an expert conservation biologist who specializes in invasive species and their effects on endangered species and ecosystems that harbor endangered or vulnerable species. The lionfish invasion is getting worse around the globe. Lionfish, native to Asia, are now spreading into the Gulf of Mexico and preying on many other fish species that are important for maintaining biodiversity and serve as prey for many native fishes. Importantly, the lionfish preys on many crustaceans and small game fish such as snapper and grouper. How might the lionfish population boom affect this ecosystem from 1) a biodiversity perspective; 2) from a food web perspective; 3) from an economic perspective; and 4) an ecosystem service perspective. Choose one of these (of numbers 1-4) and develop a plan to deal with the lionfish invasion in the Gulf of Mexico from that perspective.  Use at least 5 citations from the primary literature. Each essay should be comprised of NO MORE THAN 2000 words. That is about two-two and a half pages single spaced, or four to five pages double spaced. 
  4. You are a conservation biologist and ecologist with expertise in habitat assessment and modeling. You have been called in by the US Fish and Wildlife as an expert consultant to develop a conservation plan for the ocelot as the border wall continues to be built along the Mexico Texas border. You are being paid handsomely to develop a conservation plan for the ocelot that will allow the cat to persist in its current range and still move across the border as it has a very large homerange. Specifically the USFWS wants to know: 1. How much land is necessary to preserve the cat long-term (in hopes that this might prevent the wall in certain areas along the border); 2. How many breeding pairs must be conserved to maintain viable population sizes long-term? In your plan, consider the following as your figure out the best solution to this problem: the behavior of the cat, the home range of the cat, site fidelity of the cat, life history strategies of the cat, and its current conservation status and population size. Use the following terms or phrases: home range, habitat assessment, species area curves, population viability models, minimum viable population, apex or keystone predator, population estimates. Each essay should be comprised of NO MORE THAN 1500 words. You must cite at least three papers from the primary literature.
 

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make observations and discriminate between scientific and pseudoscientific explanations

NOTE:  Follow all the directions carefully in order to receive full credit.

Relevant Course Outcomes:

– make observations and discriminate between scientific and pseudoscientific explanations

– use critical thinking, what you have learned in the course modules, and a web-search to determine whether or not the following examples are Science or Pseudoscience.

Before you begin, you may find this article useful: Science and Pseudoscience in Adult Nutrition Research and Practice:http://www.csicop.org/si/show/science_and_pseudoscience_in_adult_nutrition_research_and_practice            / 

Directions:

Pick one of the options below and try to locate a published, peer-reviewed or scholarly article that supports the claim that is being made. Can you find one? Does it validate all the claims being made or just some part? From what you have found out in your web research, is the site/article I gave you making scientific claims, pseudo-scientific claims or outright unsubstantiated claims! How much or little is it overstating its case? 

Summarize your conclusion in 300- 400 words and be sure to reference something you read in the course materials as well. Your conclusion must be supported by at least one reliable information source in addition to the course material. Please see this link at UMUC’s Library if you need help with web and library searches:http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/how_find.cfm. Google Scholar is also a good way to find peer-reviewed scholarly articles, but some will not be free to access (don’t pay any fees for articles – use the UMUC library if you find something with a charge to view!). 

Options:

1.      Green coffee supplements burn fat: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/weight-loss-benefits-of-green-coffee-bean/

 2.      The blood type diet improves your health: http://www.dadamo.com/program_welcome2.htm

 3.      The Atkins Diet will help you lose weight quickly:http://www.atkins.com/Program/Overview.aspx

4.      Talking to your plants make them grow faster:http://organicgardening.about.com/b/2009/06/23/its-true-you-really-should-talk-to-your-plants-especially-if-youre-a-woman.htm

 

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I have a exam that is due March 30, 2018 before 11:59 pm central time.

 I have a exam that is due March 30, 2018  before 11:59 pm central time.  This is nutrition class or biology class.  It is 50 questions and it is multiple choice and  some you might have to right answers like a full  in the blank maybe. It is timed so you have 90 minutes. So please watch  the time.  I would like a good grade on this my friend .please.  oh the  the content to study for this is in modules 7-10 so please  follow up with that before taking the exam . To be able to take this exam and to  study  and read the content and see videos  in the modules or what ever , I would have  to give you my login info to my online school.  I will pay 50.00 dollars on the 30th of march. Let  me know if you can deliver and i send login info to you my friend  

 

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DNA Replication

Briefly define the questions below.(Step by step for the DNA replication)

DNA Replication:

Know the steps of DNA replication (be sure to know ALL the key players talked about and were highlighted on the board)

What is a gene?

What is a codon and how is it related to protein production?

Protein Production-

RNA (know the 3 different types of RNA and what their jobs are)

Transcription and Translation (Where does it all happen? What are the major steps involved-this related mostly to the roles of the 3 RNA molecules)

 

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