How does mankind benefit from knowing the answer?

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PHY110 Term Paper Instructions

Fall 2014

As a part of individualizing your learning experiences, I’d like you to identify a physics related topic that interests you and write a paper based on independent research.  This can be any topic that is covered in the course, but does not have to fully overlap with course material.  The paper needs to formulate a question or problem and attempt to arrive at an answer or explanation.  You are encouraged to use the textbook, lectures, news journals or the web as resources.  Length should be 3-4 pages. You are strongly encouraged to work on this throughout the semester instead of writing it the day before it is due. I will check your progress throughout the semester, and the following are due at the beginning of class on Test days:

Test 1: Name of your topicHow high can you jump on Mars?

Test 2: At least two numerical facts, formulae or graphs that you will use

Test 3: Outline of your paper.

Introduction: Explain what your topic is, the question you’re trying to answer.  What is its significance: social, economic, medical or technological? How does mankind benefit from knowing the answer?  Does it satisfy human curiosity in some way? What are the long-term consequences of knowing the answer?

Body: Explain the answer to your question, starting from basic physical principles, describing any scientific terms in layman’s words.  Include at least three pieces of numerical facts or equations and two images/graphs.  Be sure to cite your sources.  What is the underlying theory?Who pioneered the research into this topic? Has human perception changed on relevant “facts”? Is there existing controversy?

Conclusion: summarize your question and answer. Raise questions about what is still being

researched or is still under debate.  If discussing a social issue, what is the future outlook?

Did you know that the majority of your body is composed of only four elements

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 Anatomical Terminology 

Stump your classmates! This week, we are learning a new language, the language of anatomy! As with any new language, the best way to learn it is to use it! Practice by describing an injury or illness in anatomical terms and challenging your classmates to “translate” into plain English.

Here is an example to get us started: Jennie fell off her motorcycle and tore a nerve in her axillary region. She also tore ligaments in her cervical and scapular regions and broke the only bone of her right brachial region. Can you explain where her injuries are located?

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2)      Body Chemistry

Did you know that the majority of your body is composed of only four elements: Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen. These elements interact (along with others in smaller amounts) to form the major molecules and compounds in the body. How do atoms (the smallest particle of an element that retains the characteristics of that element) interact with one another? Describe the different types of chemical bonds that can be formed between atoms.

 

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“What’s Your Favorite Planet?” under the “Outer Planets” terms section of the Science Corner

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  • Access the interactive titled “What’s Your Favorite Planet?” under the “Outer Planets” terms section of the Science Corner. You can also view the interactive athttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/favorite-planet.html. Identify your favorite planet, Next, use the Internet or Strayer Library to research articles regarding research and mission(s) that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has made on the planet that you have identified. Then, state the main reasons why the planet you have chosen is your favorite. Discuss the mission(s) and research that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has made to this planet, and explain the main benefits that the mission / research has had on our understanding of both the planet in question and the Earth.
  • Watch the video titled “Anatomy of the Sun” (3 min 21 sec) under The Sun terms section of the Science Corner. You can also view the video athttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/sun/1/1/. Next, discuss the main physical processes that occur in each layer of the sun. Then, analyze the manner in which researchers use indirect methods to study these layers.

How much of a role does the mere presence of human contact play in the effectiveness of manual therapies in your review of this topic?

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Massage and Other Touch Therapies

Massage and other touch therapies are probably some of the most recognizable and utilized CAM treatments used in contemporary society.

Considering the above statement and your understanding on the basis of your readings this week, answer the following questions:

  • Compare and contrast between reflexology and massage techniques.
  • Although reflexology and massage are distinct healing modalities, how is reflexology similar in principle to massage?
  • Does mainstream medicine fully accept all of reflexology’s tenets when contrasted with the current views of anatomy? Why or why not?
  • Has reflexology been demonstrated to facilitate the healing process and provide relief to those suffering from anxiety and pain? If so, what mechanisms can be identified?
  • How much of a role does the mere presence of human contact play in the effectiveness of manual therapies in your review of this topic?
  • How do you think are osteopathy and chiropractic similar in the way they evolved and used in the later part of the nineteenth century?
  • Why did the osteopathic and chiropractic professions evolve so differently?
  • In this day and age, would you describe osteopathy as more alternative or conventional? Explain.
  • In this day and age, would you describe chiropractic as more alternative or conventional? Explain.
  • Cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format