Assignment 2: Gene Technology
  Due Week 8 and worth 120 points
Gene technology carries with it social and ethical implications—many of which engender personal views and discussion.
Select one (1) of the following biotechnology topics to write about: 
  Genetically modified crop plants Genetically modified microorganisms Genetically modified animals Personal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humans Gene therapy Write  a four to six (4 to 6) page paper on your chosen topic.  Organize your  paper into sections corresponding to the following requirements:
  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.  Personal viewpoint.  In the previous section, your goal was to be as objective as possible,  to look at all sides of the issues. In this section, your goals are to  give a personal opinion about the technology and provide a justification  of that opinion.  Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment, in addition to the course text. Note:  Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The  body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the  references. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper  techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with proper  use of in-text citations to credit your sources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
  Be  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions. Include  a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover  page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment  page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
  Examine DNA structure, and function, gene expression, and control. Discuss the various applications of genomics and biotechnology. Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology. Write clearly and concisely about biology using proper writing mechanics. Click here to view the grading rubric. 

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Prompt/Topic: Joseph is scheduled to have hip replacement surgery in four days. He has been waiting to have the surgery for several months and is hoping that after he recovers he will have better mobility and less pain. About three weeks ago, he developed a severe stomach virus. He vomited for four days and was only able to take liquids for almost a week. He still is not eating very much and has very little appetite. He does not have much energy, but he thinks that it will not matter because he will not be very active after surgery anyway.Is Joseph’s recent illness likely to impact his surgical outcome? If so, how?What would you recommend to Joseph?

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Solutions and Changes:  This essay incorporates two videos and the discussion your group has.  Videos Story of Solutions: http://storyofstuff.org/movies/the-story-of-solutions/ (Links to an external site.) Story of Change: http://storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-change/ (Links to an external site.)  With this one, take the short quiz.  Use your school email for this, and incorporate your ‘answer’ into the short essay

After viewing the films, you will write a ~1 page, single spaced (over is fine, too short will be evaluated as poor ‘quality’ in the rubric) summary of the movies and your interpretation as it relates to your own personal point of view regarding the problem or issues raised.  How do you contribute to the problem, fight the problem, or are unaffected by it.  Associated with these movies are a series of FAQs or Learn More.  Take a look and investigate at least one of these FAQs concepts to expand your understanding of the topic. 

Include must be two parts 1)  Film Summary , and 2) Personal Reflection

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Part II:  Respond to at least 2 classmates’ posts to  discuss/ theorize other conditions that might affect or influence the topic that was discussed (i.e. NMJ, muscle contraction, etc). Please choose from the list of diseases, disorders, toxins and drugs located in the Course Information folder.

                                    Due – 11:59PM

Respond to the two entries I’ve provided.

There is also an attachment with an example response to a different entry for comparason.

Thanks.

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