1.Life’s building blocks – I – atoms to
molecules, a.k.a. “The *really* small stuff”
2.Life’s building blocks – II – CELLS and
what they “run” on (hint: It’s not “Dunkin’”)
1. Identify an article which has appeared
in a print periodical OR reputable science/news website since January 1st of
2018 that is related, at least loosely, in some way to the subject matter of
the module (e.g. life, energy, nutrition, genetics, climate change, bioethics,
biotechnology, etc.). This should be a news article. DO NOT use a textbook or
“encyclopedia”-type source. 2. Briefly summarize the article, describing direct
and indirect connections to course topics/discussions. 3. Briefly describe TWO implications/applications
implied, surfaced, discussed in the article and their significance. 4. Include
descriptions of TWO important or critical questions raised in/by the article.
5. It is important that the paper be well written, properly sourced/cited (any
standard format), 3-5 pages (12pt, 1” margins, double-spaced). THREE FULL PAGES
of text IS AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. This length will NOT INCLUDE headers (e.g. your
name), figures, references, etc.
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