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=Boricua Science Class Student Work Space=

Student Name:
George Rivera

End of Term Reflection
Here are some of the activities we did in class this term: Harper's Magazine ("Boots on the Ice"), Hurricane Evacuation Plan, Designer Babies (GATACA), Genetic Diseases, Evolution Movies/Research, NYT Science Reviews, Punnett Squares, Chemical Bond Diagrams, The Periodic Table, The Birth and Death of Stars

I really enjoyed the Hurricane tracking, the DNA /gene mapping and the activity with the Periodic Table Actually to be honest there were all fine / okay, not really difficult but for some reason i just could not get into the Punnet Squares Computer Class = Most definitely, there needs to be some modification and upgrading with the computers. somehow we need "( Boricua College )" to get hold of some better computers Videos = I strongly believe that some more educational videos will be helpful Student Group Activities = Yes ! students need to get involved more it would most definitely enhance them in many aspects. Evaluations = Absolutely ! more evaluations are needed to monitor students progress / regress Without any offense to anyone, I feel that some money must be properly invested by BORICUA COLLEGE at this particular site and make some improvements to meet the students needs
 * What 2-3 activities did you enjoy/learn the most?
 * What 2-3 activities topic did you find the most difficult to understand?
 * Describe how could we improve this course in the future
 * , offering whatever insights you may feel are valuable:

Name of Disease
Carbamoyl Phosphate Systematize I deficiency

Symptoms

 * 1) causes mutations which can cause neurological problems
 * 2) circulatory problems in new born and those whom have obtain bone marrow transplant

Genes

 * 1) Carbamoyl phosphate Synthetase ( CPS I )

Cytogenetic Location
2q35

Base Pair Sites
211,129,582 - 211,252,075

Community
Spanish Harlem / Zone C

Evacuation Center

 * 1) Thurgood Marshall School, 210 West 135 th Street New york NY Tel ( 212 ) 408 0205
 * 2) There is no evacuation order in effect for Zone C. The city strongly recommends evacuees stay w/ friends or family who live outside evacuation zone / boundaries. In the event of a hurricane, one may need to evacuate from wherever their address is and know where to go. Your designated Evacuation CTR will instruct you on what to do, along w / other agencies ( Red Cross,Salvation Army ) as well as OEM ( OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT )

Your Evacuation Plan
Stay calm, keep the focus and have a positive attitude. Above all " GUARD AND SECURE MY COMIC BOOK COLLECTION "

#1
__The Promise and Power of RNA __ A Pharmaceutical Company has produced a drug named RNA interference. This process allows for a protein named Pcsk9 which produces a certain protein then in turn raises one cholesterol level to then be stopped in its tracks. This drug does this by silencing the gene which contains the recipe. The drug was tested on monkeys and found to be quite successful. The monkeys showed stable progress for about 21 days. The moneys showed a 60 percent success rate, which is remarkable. Because of the high success rate in animals the Pharmaceutical Company intends to begin distributing it to humans. They intend to start this in 12 months. This new drug allowed for the discovery or rather better understanding of the relationship between DNA and RNA.RNA is no longer seen as a means of information to be transferring source of information for DNA but now as a vital player in the processes of DNA. Chapter 23 is the one I have chosen to link with my article of choice. In subtle DNA and Birth of Molecular genetics is I believe to be the link between the scientist new discoveries of RNA being vital part of the DNA identification-process. What I walk away learning from this article is that DNA can not stand by it self. DNA and RNA are co-dependents when necessary. We were all so informed by this article that scientist continue to discovery new things via their factual scientific experiments. Lastly it makes me wonder what else scientist will discover to then change our minds or method’s as to how we see and perform tacks. I choose this article because I found it of interest to me. I was interested in finding out as much information on cholesterol as possible in terms I could relate to.

#2
First Medical Proton Accelerator Being Built

The very 1st mechanical device was finally built after 42 yrs since it was invented. The machine was thought to be used as a form of therapy for individuals dealing with cancer. The intent of the machine is to deal with high - energy of protons deeply affected by cancer. Dr. Robert Wilson was the inventor of the machine and is known for having the foresight on the worth of this invention for cancer therapy. The machine was put together in the state of Chicago at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory where Dr. Wilson founded it. The difference in this process and that commandingly known to us as x-rays and gamma rays is that the protons differ from gamma and x-rays is the damage done to the tissue along the path allowing for an easier less evasive means to enter the body. This new process goes further into the targeted area with less damage than the one commonly guessed. Thanks to Dr. Wilson the machine has been used successfully to treat individuals suffering from such cancer in the city of Boston, Mass at the General Hospital under the leadership of Dr. Raymond Kjellberg. This article connects to Chapter 10 in The Sciences, An Integrated Approach 5 th ed. Which covers on atoms in combination with chemical bond. The reason behind that is that chemical bonds affect us more. Chemical bonds affects us physically, biologically and our health overall plus safety. In this chapter we learned about the values of neutrons, protons, and electric bonds. These are the things that make us function and how we function. What i enjoyed most about this article is the recollection it allow me to have about the countries where this is being used as well as the states whom have decided to use this machine. As you are aware of i was in the military for some time and in doing so i have fond memories of the good people I've met along the way whom may have a need for this machine and thanks to Dr. Wilson an American like me fighting perhaps not for our country like i did for human life which is what i live for.

#3
Global Warming

This article is base on Global Warming. It touches on that humanity and it's activities are the main cause(s) of the warming of the planet. It also mentions that a specific group ( Board / Panel ) of the United Nations which has for some time now has been observing and studying climate change officially acknowledges that humans are the primary cause for this warming. It does also states that there is rising scientific confirmation that the release of certain gases from human activity has taken part in the elevated surface temperature, ( but that is one of several contributing factor(s) ). The article covers other aspects of Global Warming, such as ; What can be done ? Such as an approach taken by some business groups who got together to see if some form of Rules / Regulations can be implemented to stop and or aid to this problem. The article also reveals an astonishing decision on Global Warming made by the supreme court. The connection of this article was to chapter ( 19 ) pgs 401 - 405 in The Sciences, An Integrated Approached 5th ED, which covered issues on Ecology, Ecosystems and Environmental which also gave an abundant amount of information on the Global Warming issue and other aspects as well. I've learned what Global Warming is and how i can be affected by it. I also learned as well how devastating it can be on a global scale. It really crosses my mind and makes me wonder about life itself, "wow" ! What i found interesting was / is that we "humanity" as a whole are very selfish in many things especially when it comes to materialistic wise and we also take many other things for granted.On the other hand there are more things far more important that must be confronted,addressed,dealt with and resolved such as global warming. "Excuse Me", were are dealing with the survival of Mankind and other life here on Earth. We must some how attempt to find a solution not only to salvage but to restore living conditions for the future of our children and their children.

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