The Scientific Process/Biol Discov Research Paper

1. Describe the function of the following pieces of safety equipment and how each might be used: (10 points)

I initially signed up for this course to meet my graduation requirements; however, I believe that this course will help me develop skills that will enable me to produce clear and effective scientific and technical documents.

In four short years, I have braved every science class my school has to offer, and I still want to learn more. I can honestly say that my chemistry and anatomy classes have been the highlights of my high school career, and with every class I complete, my love of science grows. I cannot wait to expand my knowledge in the health sciences and prepare for my career through my time at Marquette.

Psychologists that work from a biological standpoint study the links between biology and behavior. We as human beings are biopsychosocial systems, in which biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors interact to influence our everyday behavior.

Learning outcome: Discuss how and why particular research method are used at the biological level of analysis.

Bioprospecting is the investigation for diverse organisms that are capable of producing enzymes, biochemicals, or other compounds that can be intuitively useful in which commercial valuable compounds for humans can be obtained. For instance, bioprospecting can aid the research to find sustainable biofuels. A biofuel is a fuel produced from organic material, including biomass, plants, or ethanol. Ethanol consists of fermenting plant fibers such as cellulose. Therefore, discovering new microbial communities that are capable of degrading cellulose establishes a potential of creating biofuels such as ethanol. Additionally, the abundant availability of cellulose makes this compound an attractive, raw material alternative for fuel. For instance, this would allow the decrease in the dependence on fossil fuels, such as oil, while benefitting the environment by reducing harmful emissions into the atmosphere. If a microbe were discovered that could rapidly break down cellulose, biofuel production could increase, having a positive impact on the environment. Cellulose is composed of a polysaccharide consisting of glucose

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My goal is for Donovan to experience a range of scientific exposure in his areas of interest, to develop a positive interest in science, to learn to think scientifically, to develop a respect for the work scientists do and to understand the importance science has in his daily life.

Going into college I knew I wanted to major in science since I have always loved it but I was unsure which type of science I liked best. I started off my freshman year in general chemistry 142 and wasn't very passionate about it but when I started biology 180 in the spring that year, I fell in love. The section of biology 180 that I found most interesting was when we learned about genetics and, of course, Mendel's peas. While my grade in biology 200 may not be the best, it was the class in the series that interested me most and if you love something then you should go after it, even if it is not an easy path, right? Learning about DNA and genes and their affect on our bodies fascinated me, especially learning about CAS9 and CRISPR. After studying more about cells and doing fun labs like the PCR lab, I decided that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life, study cells and DNA. I’m very excited to take more cellular and molecular biology classes as well as genome classes.

Going to the University of Michigan Biological Station for the Biology 173 two week lab extension after the spring semester was a great decision and experience overall. This class opened my eyes to the myriad of perspective of what field experiments, lab, and research are like. At first, I was hesitant to go because I disliked the idea of going out into the forests and the countryside. I also thought that I could be having fun doing many other things in my free time, but I decided and earned that stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things is one of the best ways to experience a new perspective in life as well as learn. The Biology 173 lab class back at the Ann Arbor campus did not depict an accurate picture and perspective of what field research was like as a career path and an occupation.

Once I began learning more about the science behind these natural processes I observed, I developed a serious interest in pursuing some discipline within biology as a career. I continued on the biological track through high school, competing in biology based events through Science Olympiad, a national science competition. Continuing on this path of science, my time in Hovick Lab has solidified my interest in the field of ecology and being a part of actual research has been a phenomenal experience. In the future, I would like to maintain the broad focus of ecology but go further into biochemistry and genetics within the field. At this point, I would like to start developing the skills to carry out research of my own and understand the process of collecting and analyzing different types of data.

In the article understanding “Science and How it Really Works”, It becomes apparent that the Scientific Method is much more involved and dynamic than simply forming a Hypothesis, making observations, conducting an experiment and forming a conclusion based on the data collected. While these processes are the backbone they don’t necessarily always follow one another in a sequence and there is much more involved in each step than one may perceive from the simple list.

Science knowledge, skills and understanding are essential for students to be effective citizens in the 21st century.

The scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. The scientific inquiry is a way to investigate things and purpose explanation for their observations. Data is gathered, hypothesis suggested, and observations recorded.

Although I was often told that studying science and business was unfocused and unnecessarily challenging, I disagreed completely. I was engrossed in dissections, the immune system and neurology during biology and the colorful yet sometimes dangerous experiments during chemistry. Without