Assignment 2: Discussion—DNA Profiling

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiling is a laboratory method used by forensic scientists to determine the identification of individuals by their unique DNA signature. Also known as DNA testing, this method has been used to diagnose potential genetic disorders, identify heritage, and provide forensic evidence.

Respond to the following:

• Discuss scientific and technical concepts related to DNA profiling. Consider the following:
  • Describe how a sample of DNA is collected and prepared for study.
  • State the steps involved in determining the DNA sequence of a sample.
  • Discuss one type of DNA sequencing and the steps involved in that method.
• Provide an example of the application of DNA profiling and discuss its efficacy related to this particular application. Consider the following:
  • Why is DNA testing important to this application?
  • What questions are addressed in this application?
  • What are the unique steps or techniques in this application that must be followed for it to be effective?
  • What alternative methods might be employed to address the same questions that can be answered via DNA testing?

Provide a minimum of two scholarly references. These scholarly references should be peer reviewed and from authoritative sources.

Write your initial response in 2–3 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, March 25, 2017, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, March 29, 2017, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Note: All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Assignment 2: Discussion—DNA Profiling

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiling is a laboratory method used by forensic scientists to determine the identification of individuals by their unique DNA signature. Also known as DNA testing, this method has been used to diagnose potential genetic disorders, identify heritage, and provide forensic evidence.

Respond to the following:

• Discuss scientific and technical concepts related to DNA profiling. Consider the following:
  • Describe how a sample of DNA is collected and prepared for study.
  • State the steps involved in determining the DNA sequence of a sample.
  • Discuss one type of DNA sequencing and the steps involved in that method.
• Provide an example of the application of DNA profiling and discuss its efficacy related to this particular application. Consider the following:
  • Why is DNA testing important to this application?
  • What questions are addressed in this application?
  • What are the unique steps or techniques in this application that must be followed for it to be effective?
  • What alternative methods might be employed to address the same questions that can be answered via DNA testing?

Provide a minimum of two scholarly references. These scholarly references should be peer reviewed and from authoritative sources.

Write your initial response in 2–3 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, March 25, 2017, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, March 29, 2017, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Note: All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Assignment 2: Nanotechnology Applications

Nanotechnology (also called nanotech) is a branch of materials science that deals with manipulating matter on the atomic scale. It is so called because this field deals with engineering on the scale of a billionth of a meter, also known as a nanometer. Nanotechnology seeks to solve a wide range of problems from the construction of atomic scale machines to changing material properties at the atomic level.

Use the Internet, Argosy University library resources, and your textbook to research the field of nanotechnology.

Write a paper discussing some of the basic scientific and technical concepts of nanotechnology. Do the following in your paper:

• Discuss current or future applications of nanotechnology in fields such as medicine, engineering, space exploration, fuel cell development, air and water purification, and agriculture.
• Provide at least three examples of real-world applications in use or in development with reliable references.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, April 5, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox for Turnitin testing and grading.