Philosophy 76 Biomedical Ethics

The Ethics of Genetic Modification

You are to watch the following videos on Genetic Modification:

1.    The Ethics of Dilemma of Designer Babies https://youtu.be/nOHbn8Q1fBM

2.    Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever: https://youtu.be/jAhjPd4uNFY

3.    Rent or purchase the movie Gattaca and watch it. (You can find this to rent on several streaming services, including YouTube and Amazon Prime for $4).

Read the following article titled No Time to Waste: The Ethical Challenges Created by CRISPR: https://www.embopress.org/doi/full/10.15252/embr.201541337

After taking notes on the videos and the article, write up a 2 to 4-page reflection. Discuss in your reflection what stands out to you and why. In your reflection discuss how the movie Gattaca relates to this, showing how the movie itself is an argument against the use of genetic engineering.

You will be graded in the following way:
1)    Did you type up at least two whole pages (or up to three pages) in Microsoft word (Double Space / Times New Romans font / Normal margin boarders)?
2)    Did you identify intelligently with what resonated with you in the two videos and the article, and did you connect it with the movie Gattaca?
3)    Did you engage in a meaningful way with the videos in your reflection?

Philosophy 76 Biomedical Ethics

The Ethics of Genetic Modification

You are to watch the following videos on Genetic Modification:

1.    The Ethics of Dilemma of Designer Babies https://youtu.be/nOHbn8Q1fBM

2.    Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever: https://youtu.be/jAhjPd4uNFY

3.    Rent or purchase the movie Gattaca and watch it. (You can find this to rent on several streaming services, including YouTube and Amazon Prime for $4).

Read the following article titled No Time to Waste: The Ethical Challenges Created by CRISPR: https://www.embopress.org/doi/full/10.15252/embr.201541337

After taking notes on the videos and the article, write up a 2 to 4-page reflection. Discuss in your reflection what stands out to you and why. In your reflection discuss how the movie Gattaca relates to this, showing how the movie itself is an argument against the use of genetic engineering.

You will be graded in the following way:
1)    Did you type up at least two whole pages (or up to three pages) in Microsoft word (Double Space / Times New Romans font / Normal margin boarders)?
2)    Did you identify intelligently with what resonated with you in the two videos and the article, and did you connect it with the movie Gattaca?
3)    Did you engage in a meaningful way with the videos in your reflection?

Reflection paper. Review the Dave Ramsey video on Biblical Finance.  Compose a paper on your thoughts of the video  and how it relates to the concept of finance  and your Christian world view. Use APA format and this should be between 750-1000 words. Use Bible references to support your writing with at least 2 other current references.

By now you have learned that decision science applies math and technology to solve business problems, involving analysis, visualization, and algorithmic/mathematical computations to extract insights in response to clearly defined business problems. For this discussion question, you will serve as a new decision scientist. 

Select a field (i.e., advertising and marketing, human resources, insurance and supply chain management, logistics) and imagine that you are equipping yourself with the tools you will need to help companies make decisions within that field. 

• Pull an internet search for the many tools available. 
• Find at least three tools that you would seriously consider using as a new decision scientist. 
• List these and include hyperlinks to each. 

Respond to the following prompts:

• What is it about these tools that intrigued you? 
• How would they support your quest to help companies make the most informed decisions in the fields you have selected?

Weekly assignment: conduct an assessment on the following body systems:

• Peripheral vascular, musculoskeletal and neurological

You may conduct the assessment on a fellow student, friend, or family member. Remember to secure their permission.

Collect both subjective and objective data using the process described in the textbook.

Write a summary of the assessment (subjective & objective data in narrative note) and the skills utilized. Answer the following 3 questions in the summary. Do not disclose any patient identifiers.

1. What skills (assessment techniques) were utilized during the assessment?
2. What subjective data did you collect? (list your findings)
3. What objective data did you collect? (list your findings)

How I Built This is a Podcast about innovators and entrepreneurs who built very successful businesses. Listen to  and comment on:

1. The personalities of Adam and Eric,

2. Luck as a factor in their success, and

3. What did you learn from the podcast? List two things that would help another entrepreneur. .  

About 250 words. 

Written personal bibliography. This document should be 10 pages (not including references). The personal bibliography should follow the outline/formate below:

– about the person

– the work they did

– the issue(s) they addressed

– why that issue is important

– theories/predictions of why the person isn’t so well known or a household name

1. Research and then describe your company’s primary business activities. Include:
   
   1. A brief historical summary,
   2. A list of competitors,
   3. The company’s position within the industry,
   4. Recent developments within the company/industry,
   5. Future direction, and
   6. Other items of significance to your corporation.
2. Include information from a variety of resources. For example:
   1. Consult the Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
   2. Review the Annual Report and especially the Letter to Shareholders
   3. Explore the corporate website.
   4. Select at least two significant news items from recent business periodicals

      Only the point 2, list of competitors has to be completed. 1 page excluding reference.
      Company Name: PACCAR
      Symbol of company: PCAR

Write a research paper on the following:

Select a publicly-traded company that is traded on U.S. exchange. Locate the annual report for at least the last three fiscal years.
Analyze the financial statements for the company and review for large movements in specific accounts from one year to the next. In addition, review the notes to the financial statements as these are an integral part of the financial reporting package. Evaluate the balance sheet to determine if there are large changes in the company’s assets, liabilities, or equity accounts. In addition, analyze the income statement and statement of cash flows.
At a minimum, calculate the following ratios for two years, the debt-to-equity ratio, current ratio, quick ratio, return on equity, and net profit margin. For each ratio, explain what the ratio tells you about the company.

Write a research paper on the following:

Select a publicly-traded company that is traded on U.S. exchange. Locate the annual report for at least the last three fiscal years.
Analyze the financial statements for the company and review for large movements in specific accounts from one year to the next. In addition, review the notes to the financial statements as these are an integral part of the financial reporting package. Evaluate the balance sheet to determine if there are large changes in the company’s assets, liabilities, or equity accounts. In addition, analyze the income statement and statement of cash flows.
At a minimum, calculate the following ratios for two years, the debt-to-equity ratio, current ratio, quick ratio, return on equity, and net profit margin. For each ratio, explain what the ratio tells you about the company.