Category: Undergraduate

Consumer Behavior

When pharmaceutical companies market to customers they must take the time to consider who influences the customers decision making.  There are many social influences as well as psychological variables that dictate a patients course of action for an illness.  Some patients may choose not to get treatment, other patients may ask their doctor for a particular brand name drug because someone they know had success when taking it.

Assuming the perspective of the patient, write about the social and psychological variables that will influence a patient when deciding on a treatment/medication.  You need to identify a minimum of 5 social and psychological variables that would influence a patient.  After you have identified the different variables / influencers, discuss who you think pharmaceutical companies should market too.

On your cover page, include your name, and date.  The final product will be a paper that is 2 pages double-spaced, with 2-3 references, APA formatted.

Colonialism

Please write a short, research paper addressing the items below. Use examples, research, or any personal experience where appropriate.

1 In your own words define and explainhow the term colonialism is defined based on your research and understanding.

2 What processes or artifacts of colonialism should we expect to discover as we continue exploring the world.InstructionsThe response should be 1500-2000 words and must be written in a formal style with proper paragraphs (double-spaced, 12-point font, and 1-inch margins).  The response must be properly cited. It must include 2 external sources. It must include a cover page with the following information; title and name.

ENDOCRINE CASE STUDY

    Thyroid hormones exert their effects on cells in a manner similar to steroid hormones; describe the mechanism of action of thyroid hormones.
    Why would an imbalance in thyroid hormones have such widespread effects on the body?
    Why was goiter observed in Georges case?
    Why would calcium homeostasis be impaired in response to removal of the thyroid gland?
    What could be used to specifically destroy the thyroid gland and have minimal effects on other cells and tissues in the body?

Case Study:

George is a thirty five year old hardware clerk. During his routine physical he casually mentions to his physician that he seems to be sweating more profusely than normal and most rooms that once were comfortable are now too “hot”. At home a room that his wife and children find to be comfortable causes him to sweat profusely. George also reports that he seems to be losing weight even though his appetite has increased. He also complains that he has a shortened attention span and that he always wants to be moving around. Despite the fact that he feels fatigued, George claims to have difficulty sleeping and seems to have more frequent bowel movements, occasionally accompanied by diarrhea. The physician discovers George has lost 15 pounds since his last physical. In checking his chart, the physician finds that George has a negative history for chronic illnesses, does not smoke, and has a low risk for cardiovascular disease. He does however have a positive family history for autoimmune diseases. His father suffers from idiopathic thrombocytopenia, his mother has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and his oldest sister was recently diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Results of George’s physical examination were within normal ranges with the exception of the following: he demonstrated tachycardia, loud heart sounds, and apparent cardiac arrhythmias accompanied by slight hypertension. These arrhythmias were confirmed by electrocardiogram to be supraventricular in origin. George’s eyeballs appeared large and protruding and his hair was fine and soft. He was also beginning to demonstrate some degree of alopecia. George was also observed to have palmar erythema. palpation of the neck revealed the presence of goiter. Results of blood tests indicated elevated concentrations of thyroid hormones (thyroxin and triiodothyronine), hypercalcemia, and decreased circulating concentrations of lipids. Based on the physical characteristics and the results of the blood tests, George’s physician suspected that George was suffering from some form of hyperthyroidism and sent him to an endocrinologist to confirm the initial diagnosis.

Following the initial consultation and examination, the endocrinologist ordered tests to determine whether George was indeed hyperthyroid. The test results indicated an elevation in the concentration of thyroid hormones in the blood and the presence of thyroid-stimulating antibodies. These antibodies specifically stimulate the thyroid gland by binding with the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor located on the plasma membrane of the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. Based on these results, the endocrinologist concluded that George had Grave’s disease, a form of hyperthyroidism believed to be autoimmune in nature. George was presented with a number of possible treatment options. These included treatment with chemicals (propylthiouracil and methimazole) that decrease the production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland, radioisotopic destruction of the thyroid gland by the use of 131I, and surgical removal of the thyroid gland. After considering all the options, especially the possible effects of radiation on gamete development, George chose surgery. Following successful surgery, George was prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone to ensure that his body was receiving adequate thyroid hormone and told to return within 2 months for a follow-up evaluation of circulating thyroid hormone concentrations. He was also cautioned to carefully monitor his calcium intake.

History

you MUST HAVE the text book of Give Me Liberty An American History by Eric Foner seagull 6th edition vol.2 to get information and you can also find information on it in the internet.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTION ON THE WORD DOC. PROVIDED FOR YOU

Do number 1-4 and it must be a short answer for each (4 – 5 sentences)

African American Experience

Discuss the civil rights movement. What civil rights did blacks achieve?  How did the Civil Rights Movement Change over time?  Compare and Contrast the different approaches to Civil Rights issues.  Was the Civil Rights Movement Successful? Explain your position

1. A minimum of three Academic sources is required.
2. You must give specific examples from the secondary and/or primary sources used in the development of the paper and must cite these sources following the APA style.  Find examples here http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
3. Please limit your use of direct quotations ( no more than 2) and use APA style guidelines for citation.

Environmental Analysis

Now that you have reviewed the theories of Michael Porter, this is an opportunity for you to connect these theories to the current environmental factors that influence an industry of interest to you. (Michael porter interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYF2_FBCvXw&feature=youtu.be )

Presentation Content and Requirements:
Cite Sources
Choose an industry that is of interest to you in the United States
Try to go beyond what is right in front of you think of something that you are really interested in it will make this assignment a whole lot more interesting for you (and for me, because your enthusiasm will shine through)
Provide information for each of the environmental analysis questions listed below in regards to your chosen industry
Present this information in a Narrated PowerPoint Presentation,( please include narration text of each slide in the notes section of each slide so I can record myself.)

Use a cover slide with your name, the name of the assignment and your chosen industry (not counted towards the 10 slides limit)
Max length: 8 minutes
Be creative with how you present the information
If you are recording a video presentation, please read or display each question prior to discussing it
Your presentation should be creative, professional, and interesting to view and listen to

Environmental Analysis of [enter name of your chosen industry]
What are the strategically relevant factors in the macro-environment?
How strong are the industrys competitive forces?
Identify the 3 strongest common drivers listed on table 3.3 that most likely contributed to these industry changes, and explain the specifics of these drivers as they relate to this industry
How are industry rivals positioned in the market?
What strategic moves are rivals likely to make next? Mention 1 or 2.
What are the industrys key factors?
Is the industry outlook conducive to good profitability? Give two examples.

Vaccines

Biology & Technology in the Real World Assignment

This assignment addresses course outcomes 1-4:

recognize and explain how the scientific method is used to solve problems
make observations and discriminate between scientific and pseudoscientific explanations
weigh evidence and make decisions based on strengths and limitations of scientific knowledge and the scientific method
use knowledge of biological principles, the scientific method, and appropriate technologies to ask relevant questions, develop hypotheses, design and conduct experiments, interpret results, and draw conclusions

1. Select one of the topics listed: Vaccines.

2. Find at least three reliable information sources related to your chosen topic. You are encouraged to use the UMGC library in your search: https://libguides.umgc.edu/science.

3. Write a paper with a title page, introduction, several paragraphs addressing the questions, conclusion, and references. You must write in your own words and paraphrase information from the selected information sources, addressing each of the questions for your chosen topic. Your paper should consist of less than 10% direct quotes. Your paper should be 750-1500 words, excluding references and title page.

Use APA 7 style for references.

4. Submit your assignment to the Assignment folder by the due date listed in the course schedule. This assignment will automatically be checked for originality by Turnitin after submission.

Topic

Vaccines. Your friend is worried about the many vaccines that his newborn son is scheduled to receive and asks you for advice since you are taking a biology course. Start with an explanation of how vaccines work. Briefly contrast the traditional methods used to create vaccines with more recently used biotechnology techniques. Then list some of the diseases that babies and children in the US are routinely vaccinated against. How have vaccinations impacted the frequency of these diseases over the past 100 years? Why are some people worried about giving their children vaccines? Is there scientific evidence to support these concerns? Conclude with advice to your friend in regard to getting the recommended vaccines based on what you learned from reliable information sources.

Course Extensions

Read about the policy or procedure and explain it fully, describing it in your own words rather than merely copying what is in the original document. Be sure you use the rubric to help you complete the assignment successfully.

After completing your explanation of the policy, add 150 to 200 words (one to two paragraphs) indicating how the embedded rubric helped you to focus and improve your assignment.

In your assignment you should:

Explain the policy/procedure completely and accurately.
Describe the policy in your own words rather than copying the description on the website.
Provide at least one example of a situation that might bring a student into contact with the policy.
Check to make sure your description is well organized and clearly written, with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Indicate how using the rubric helped you to focus and improve your assignment.

What is the importance of the great awakening

    THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO TURNITIN.

Instructions:

1000-1250 words in APA format. This will include:
1.    Title Page
2.    Abstract Page (WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO WORD COUNT)
3.    Works Cited Page: 5 OUTSIDE SOURCES REQUIRED (preferably online sources)

EASSY TOPIC: What is the importance of the Great Awakening?

DUE DATE: MARCH 7 AT 11:59 PM

Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice

Criminal justice is often in the news and many news stories relate to issues in community policing.  For this assignment, you are required to find a newspaper article or news story, published since January 1, 2016 that addresses community policing.

These stories should not be sensationalized articles (e.g., George Zimmerman, Lindsay Lohan) or brief articles from such sources as the Associated Press (Ive included some tips below to help you identify an appropriate article). Instead, these stories should illustrate some of the concepts and issues weve discussed in the first part of this course.

Include a link to the article in your post and write a 200 word description of the current issue with the court.  Next read and respond to another student with 100 response.  Engage with one another and do you best to make links between the news story and the material from this module.

Locating an article:

– The best place to find articles for this assignment will be in journalistic newspapers (e.g., The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, etc.). For the most part, Id suggest you avoid simple articles on MSNBC, FoxNews, CNN, etc. or any political blog. Of course all of these news sites can provide good journalism, but for this assignment most of the articles will be inappropriate. 

– Avoid articles related to celebrated cases. The article you select will likely not be headline news. Instead, the articles you should have in-depth analysis of a particular issue.

– Avoid short articles (several paragraphs) from just sources as the AP, Reuters, etc.