HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 1 Discussion
Cheating to be Famous
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO2, MO3, MO7
Part A
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Questions: Begin the discussion by sharing with the class your thoughts on the concept of “Blood Doping.” A well-known athlete, Lance Armstrong, was found guilty of blood doping. How does blood doping enhance an athlete’s performance? Do you feel that blood doping should be legalized?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 2 Discussion
Food, Fun, Sun and More!
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO2, MO3, MO4
Attitude can be a choice and you may have heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” In the following video, Barry Ramo, M.D.
Part A
After watching a video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: The typical treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure) is to control it with medication. However, some people are able to regain normal blood pressure by addressing a common cause…lifestyle choices. Can laughter be good medicine for the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 3 Discussion
The Vaccine War
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO5, MO6, MO7
To begin, watch the first 5 minutes only of this video PBS Frontline: The Vaccine War (Links to an external site.) that examines the debate over childhood vaccinations.
Part A
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: Do you think the government should mandate childhood vaccinations? Do you think parents have the right to refuse it? Why?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 4 Discussion
Puff-puff, Here Come the Electronic Dragons!
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO2, MO3, MO4, MO5, MO7
A controversial trend is popping up all over the country; E-cigarettes. First watch the following short video Smoking vs. Vaping:
Part A
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: What are the consequences and/or benefits of smoking e-cigarettes?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 5 Discussion
A Gut Feeling
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO2, MO3, MO4, MO5
The gluten free dietary trend has gained a lot of attention in the media lately. Jimmy Kimmel, the late-night host, tested gluten-free people's knowledge about the substance they're avoiding. Asking, 'What Is Gluten? (Links to an external site.)' Watch/listen to what they had to say.
Part A
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: What do you think gluten is and do you think this is a one size fits all diet for the digestive system?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 6 Discussion
The Highs and Lows of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO2, MO4, MO5, MO6
You wake up in the morning and you have to make a decision about what you are going to eat for breakfast. You are hungry and you are in a rush to get out the door. What is the best meal to eat? Do you need carbohydrates for your energy, or do you need protein for your muscles? What about fat? You finally decide to have a cup of coffee and an egg and bacon sandwich on a bagel at the nearest Tim Horton’s. Later that evening you watch this piece on the American diet: CBSNews. (2015). Is low-carb or low fat better for your health?
Part A
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: What is the best meal to eat? Do you need carbohydrates for your energy, or do you need protein for your muscles? What about fat?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 7 Discussion
Cash for Kidneys
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO2, MO3, MO4, MO5, MO6
Millions of people worldwide are living their lives with dysfunctional kidneys, many of which must undergo routine dialysis in order to survive. Dialysis, although life-saving, is expensive, inconvenient, and time-consuming. And many patients would do nearly anything in order to lead a “normal” life again. Unfortunately, this has opened up an industry, which specializes in the illegal trafficking of human organs. Although Iran is the only country in which the sale of human organs is legal, many other countries do not readily enforce laws against this practice, which allows those with the means to do so to “buy” an organ for transplant. Here’s a report from Newsy World to explain what’s happening in Nepal:
Part A
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: Should the sale of human organs be legal? If not, who is culpable: The buyer? The broker? The physician who harvests the organ? Or the physician who transplants the organ? Should there be any repercussions for the donor?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
HSC106 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Module 8 Discussion
To Reproduce or Not to Reproduce: That is the Question.
Performance Expectations:
The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.
The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.
This activity assesses: MO1, MO2
There is a stigma around getting ‘snipped’. There are many misconceptions in the general public. Watch this short video: Talking Bollocks funny comedy animation (Links to an external site.).
As a result, the burden of birth control rests primarily on the woman’s shoulders. Despite the increased cost and risk, six times more women have tubal ligations than men have vasectomies. One international response has been World Vasectomy Day (includes video, 3:29). This is a yearly initiative by health activists around the world to help dispel myths about this male sterilization procedure. Doctors participating in the event aim to perform as many vasectomies as possible, in 250 countries around the world, in 24 hours. Despite the vasectomy being a fairly non-invasive procedure, many men refuse to have it.
Part A
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: What do you think are some social, cultural, or psychological reasons why men are reluctant to get a vasectomy, while women are opting to have a tubal ligation?
Part B
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 3 - 5 sentences of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” Please be sure to research your questions and add references in APA style format.
Part C
For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each classmate response must be at least 3 – 5 sentences. When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Please be sure to research your answers and add references in APA style format.
