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Assignment: Choosing Your Artifact
Assignment: Choosing Your Artifact
After reviewing the requirements for Project 1 and Project 2, propose two or three artifacts that you are considering using as a basis for your projects.
Consider the following questions before stating your selections. You do not need to answer all of these questions, but they may guide you in choosing potential artifacts and providing a rationale for your choices.
In your thinking about the disciplines of the humanities (visual arts, literature, philosophy, and the performing arts), is there are piece of art, music, architecture, or literature that you would be interested in learning more about?
Is there an object associated with one of the cultures you belong to that is particularly meaningful to you?Is the artifact created or worked on by a human being? (If you answered no, it is not an artifact.)
Does it have a primarily functional or practical purpose? (If you answered yes, it is not an artifact.)
Does it embody the creative expression of ideas? (If you answered yes, it is an artifact. If you answered no, it is not an artifact.)
Identify two to three artifacts you are interested in studying for Project 1. In two to three sentences, provide a rationale for choosing the artifacts as potential options for your project.
After reviewing the requirements for Project 1 and Project 2, propose two or three artifacts that you are considering using as a basis for your projects.
Consider the following questions before stating your selections. You do not need to answer all of these questions, but they may guide you in choosing potential artifacts and providing a rationale for your choices.
In your thinking about the disciplines of the humanities (visual arts, literature, philosophy, and the performing arts), is there are piece of art, music, architecture, or literature that you would be interested in learning more about?
Is there an object associated with one of the cultures you belong to that is particularly meaningful to you?Is the artifact created or worked on by a human being? (If you answered no, it is not an artifact.)
Does it have a primarily functional or practical purpose? (If you answered yes, it is not an artifact.)
Does it embody the creative expression of ideas? (If you answered yes, it is an artifact. If you answered no, it is not an artifact.)
Identify two to three artifacts you are interested in studying for Project 1. In two to three sentences, provide a rationale for choosing the artifacts as potential options for your project.

Designing Qualitative Research Assignment
Designing Qualitative Research Assignment
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Typically, when speaking of validity, qualitative researchers are referring to research that is credible and trustworthy, i.e., the extent to which one can have confidence in the study’s findings (Lincoln & Guba, 1985). Generalizability, a marker of reliability, is typically not a main purpose of qualitative research because the researcher rarely selects a random sample with a goal to generalize to a population or to other settings and groups. Rather, a qualitative researcher’s goal is often to understand a unique event or a purposively selected group of individuals. Therefore, when speaking of reliability, qualitative researchers are typically referring to research that is consistent or dependable (Lincoln & Guba, 1985), i.e., the extent to which the findings of the study are consistent with the data that was collected.
For this Discussion, you will explain criteria for evaluating the quality of qualitative research and consider the connection of such criteria to philosophical orientations. You will also consider the ethical implications of designing qualitative research.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post an explanation of two criteria for evaluating the quality of qualitative research designs. Next, explain how these criteria are tied to epistemological and ontological assumptions underlying philosophical orientations and the standards of your discipline. Then, identify a potential ethical issue in qualitative research and explain how it might influence design decisions. Finally, explain what it means for a research topic to be amenable to scientific study using a qualitative approach.

Assignment: Disorders of Hepatobiliary
Assignment: Disorders of Hepatobiliary
Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
Robert is a 68-year-old who has dealt with alcoholism for over 30 years. He has cirrhosis and is anemic. His appetite has declined, and he regularly complains of abdominal pain. Recently, while preparing himself a sandwich, he cut his finger deeply with a knife. The wound bled profusely, and he used a kitchen towel to stop the flow. Refusing to go and seek medical assistance, he put ice on his finger and wrapped the towel around it. He sat down in his recliner with his hand over his head and fell asleep.
Anemia and clotting disorders are common features of alcoholic liver disease. What are the mechanisms that cause these hematological disorders?
What gastrointestinal bleed is associated with a high mortality rate in those with advanced cirrhosis? What is the pathophysiology of this condition?
Acute pancreatitis is sometimes seen in the alcoholics, particularly after binge drinking. Why are tachycardia and hypotension indications of this condition?
Why are women more predisposed to alcoholic liver disease than men?
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Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
Robert is a 68-year-old who has dealt with alcoholism for over 30 years. He has cirrhosis and is anemic. His appetite has declined, and he regularly complains of abdominal pain. Recently, while preparing himself a sandwich, he cut his finger deeply with a knife. The wound bled profusely, and he used a kitchen towel to stop the flow. Refusing to go and seek medical assistance, he put ice on his finger and wrapped the towel around it. He sat down in his recliner with his hand over his head and fell asleep.
Anemia and clotting disorders are common features of alcoholic liver disease. What are the mechanisms that cause these hematological disorders?
What gastrointestinal bleed is associated with a high mortality rate in those with advanced cirrhosis? What is the pathophysiology of this condition?
Acute pancreatitis is sometimes seen in the alcoholics, particularly after binge drinking. Why are tachycardia and hypotension indications of this condition?
Why are women more predisposed to alcoholic liver disease than men?

Discussion: Macular Degeneration
Discussion: Macular Degeneration
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Question 25
On routine screening you notice that the cup-to-disc ratio of the patient’s right eye is 1:2 What ocular condition should you suspect?
A) Macular degeneration
B) Diabetic retinopathy
C) Hypertensive retinopathy
D) Glaucoma
Question 26
MrsHill is a 28-year-old African-American with a history of SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) She has noticed a raised, dark red rash on her legs When you press on the rash, it doesn’t blanch What would you tell her regarding her rash?
A) It is likely to be related to her lupus
B) It is likely to be related to an exposure to a chemical
C) It is likely to be related to an allergic reaction
D) It should not cause any problems
Question 27
A 47-year-old contractor presents for evaluation of neck pain, which has been intermittent for several years He normally takes over-the-counter medications to ease the pain, but this time they haven’t worked as well and he still has discomfort He recently wallpapered the entire second floor in his house, which caused him great discomfort The pain resolved with rest He denies fever, chills, rash, upper respiratory symptoms, trauma, or injury to the neck Based on this description, what is the most likely pathologic process?
A) Infectious
B) Neoplastic
C) Degenerative
D) Traumatic
Question 28
A 28-year-old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a rash At first there was only one large patch, but then more lesions erupted suddenly on the back and torso; the lesions itch On physical examination, you note that the pattern of eruption is like a Christmas tree and that there are a variety of erythematous papules and macules on the cleavage lines of the back Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pityriasis rosea
B) Tinea versicolor
C) Psoriasis
D) Atopic eczema
Question 29
Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process?
A) Cataracts
B) Glaucoma
C) Macular degeneration
D) Blurring of near vision
Question 30
You are examining an unconscious patient from another region and notice Beau’s lines, a transverse groove across all of her nails, about 1 cm from the proximal nail fold What would you do next?
A) Conclude this is caused by a cultural practice
B) Conclude this finding is most likely secondary to trauma
C) Look for information from family and records regarding any problems which occurred 3 months ago
D) Ask about dietary intake

Work environment Discussion
Work environment Discussion
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Assignment:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe how these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe how these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.

Assignment: Cultural Criticism and Transformation
Assignment: Cultural Criticism and Transformation
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Students must watch one of the two documentary films and then choose to write on one of them (student choice between the two):
Cultural Criticism and Transformation featuring bell hooks
OR
White Like Me featuring Tim Wise
Please note that this assignment is to be posted on the Democracy and Difference website. Complete directions are posted there. As is the case with all assignments, no late work will be accepted.
In this class we have identified as one of our objectives the ability to fully engage, in critical ways, popular culture and its influence upon our political selves, our political sensibilities. With our focus on “deep differences” we find ourselves examining both documentary and feature-length film texts. The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast the political “story-telling” of both mediums when focused on the same subject or subject matter.
In 300-500 words share whether or not you believe the assigned documentary film text has the potential to transform one’s political sensibilities and how the documentary film text compares to the feature-length non-documentary film text that examines the same historical political movement and/or figure. And, if you believe that your personal political sensibilities have been (re)shaped or transformed by a particular film and/or style of film, say so. Again, the objective here is to share your thoughts pertaining to the major thesis presented in Democracy and Difference.
Please note that this assignment is to be posted on the Democracy and Difference website. Complete directions are posted there. As is the case with all assignments, no late work will be accepted.
In this class we have identified as one of our objectives the ability to fully engage, in critical ways, popular culture and its influence upon our political selves, our political sensibilities. With our focus on “deep differences” we find ourselves examining both documentary and feature-length film texts. The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast the political “story-telling” of both mediums when focused on the same subject or subject matter.

Human Creative Expression and Culture
Human Creative Expression and Culture
PART ONE
The resources in this learning block are examples of artifacts that have helped create new attitudes toward women and the LGBT community while at the same time being influenced by society’s changing views. Use these examples and the information presented in the overview to complete the first table on this week’s worksheet:
In the first column, provide an example of a contemporary artifact that either helps create change in the way women or LGBT people are perceived, or has been influenced by society’s changing views of women and LGBT members. In the second column, state in two to three sentences the reason you selected this artifact.
An example of an artifact that may have changed the perception of women is the novel The Hunger Games and its film adaptation, featuring the strong lead female character Katniss. An example of an artifact that may help shape society’s views of LGBT individuals is the TV show Modern Family, featuring Mitch and Cam.
PART TWO:
In one to two sentences, answer the following question: Based on the description in the article , what influence might Tan’s novel, and similar artifacts, have on broader American culture? Can you think of another artifact that has had a similar impact?
The resources in this learning block are examples of artifacts that have helped create new attitudes toward women and the LGBT community while at the same time being influenced by society’s changing views. Use these examples and the information presented in the overview to complete the first table on this week’s worksheet:
In the first column, provide an example of a contemporary artifact that either helps create change in the way women or LGBT people are perceived, or has been influenced by society’s changing views of women and LGBT members. In the second column, state in two to three sentences the reason you selected this artifact.
An example of an artifact that may have changed the perception of women is the novel The Hunger Games and its film adaptation, featuring the strong lead female character Katniss. An example of an artifact that may help shape society’s views of LGBT individuals is the TV show Modern Family, featuring Mitch and Cam.

Assignment: Bathymetric Maps
Assignment: Bathymetric Maps
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Bathymetry is the measurements of water depths. One way to visualize the seafloor is by using a contour map. Contours are lines drawn connecting points of equal depth. It’s like “connect the dots” but with a twist. The lines are called isobaths, a line on a map that connects all points having the same depth below sea-level. Watch the first 6 minutes of this video, How to Draw Contours . The twist is that the depths for the isobaths may not be marked on the map; you’ll have to make an educated guess.
Looks like the boat captain didn’t finish drawing this bathymetric map. He managed to draw the 500-foot isobar. Draw the 485, 490, 495, 505, and 510 feet isobars.

Figure 1. Bathymetric map with the 500-ft contour line.
This map contains a bunch of soundings. Complete this contour map using a contour interval of 10 feet starting at 80ft, 90ft, … to 130 ft. For now, ignore the line connecting points A and B.

Figure 2. Soundings map with points A and B.
Once you have drawn all the isobars, take the edge of a sheet of paper, and line it up with the gray dotted line. Mark the letters A and B on your paper. For every spot an isobar touches your paper, make a tick mark and write down the depth.

Figure 3. A pirate constructing a contour profile map of the ocean floor.
Take the sheet of paper, line it up with the graph paper and plot the depths on the graph below.
Figure 4. A blank contour profile map.
How to Submit Your Task
Once you have finished the assigned task, submit Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 4.
** Must do EVERYTHING including the FIGURES!!!****

Assignment: Hazardous Waste Management
Assignment: Hazardous Waste Management
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As a continuation of our course project due in Unit VIII (A Proposal for an Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility), complete the next (sixth) section (solid waste treatment) of your proposal by following the instructions carefully, and then submit your continued draft of your proposal into Blackboard for grading.
Instructions:
1. Closely read the Required Reading assignment from Bahadori (2014) and the Unit Lesson within the Study Guide. 2. Open your proposal draft from Unit V and make any improvements to your draft using your professor’s feedback from the Unit V project assignment. 3. Open the Unit VI Study Guide, read the unit lesson, and then work with the embedded interactive model to decide what solid waste treatment equipment to include in your treatment process design.
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4. Continue from your Unit V Project and make your sixth level one heading titled “Solid Waste Treatment.” Describe the solid waste treatment equipment that you engineered into your treatment process (sludge dewatering equipment). Be sure and describe the relevance and anticipated reduction of related analytical concentrations within your industrial and hazardous waste treatment system as they correspond with each technology that you selected.
You are required to describe the equipment selection in at least one page.
Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.
As a continuation of our course project due in Unit VIII (A Proposal for an Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility), complete the next (sixth) section (solid waste treatment) of your proposal by following the instructions carefully, and then submit your continued draft of your proposal into Blackboard for grading.
Instructions:
1. Closely read the Required Reading assignment from Bahadori (2014) and the Unit Lesson within the Study Guide. 2. Open your proposal draft from Unit V and make any improvements to your draft using your professor’s feedback from the Unit V project assignment. 3. Open the Unit VI Study Guide, read the unit lesson, and then work with the embedded interactive model to decide what solid waste treatment equipment to include in your treatment process design.
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4. Continue from your Unit V Project and make your sixth level one heading titled “Solid Waste Treatment.” Describe the solid waste treatment equipment that you engineered into your treatment process (sludge dewatering equipment). Be sure and describe the relevance and anticipated reduction of related analytical concentrations within your industrial and hazardous waste treatment system as they correspond with each technology that you selected.
You are required to describe the equipment selection in at least one page.
Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.
Unit VIII Course Project
As the final and complete step of our course project (a proposal for an industrial and hazardous waste treatment facility), complete the last (seventh) section (cake solids disposal) of your proposal by following the instructions carefully. Draft a one paragraph abstract (insert the abstract immediately following the title page), and then submit your final copy of your completed proposal into Blackboard for grading.
Instructions:
1. Closely read the Required Reading assignment from Bahadori (2014) and the Unit Lesson within the Study Guide. 2. Open your proposal draft from Unit VI and make any improvements to your draft using your professor’s feedback from the Unit VI project assignment. 3. Open the Unit VIII Study Guide, read the unit lesson, strongly consider reading the article referenced in the suggested reading section, and then consider your filter cake disposal strategies available to you and your client. 4. Continue with your Unit VI Project and make your seventh level one heading titled “Cake Solids Disposal.” Describe the waste profiling process, the process of locating an appropriate site of final disposition for the filter cake, contracting with a landfill, and the paperwork associated with final disposal. You are required to describe the entire filter cake disposal process in at least one page. 5. Throughout the course you have continued to add pieces to the course project. After you have added the “Cake Solids Disposal” component to the project, review your project to be sure you have included all components from the course and incorporated feedback from the instructor. Along with the title page and reference list, create a one paragraph abstract following the title page that summarizes the entire project.
Unit VIII Course Project
As the final and complete step of our course project (a proposal for an industrial and hazardous waste treatment facility), complete the last (seventh) section (cake solids disposal) of your proposal by following the instructions carefully. Draft a one paragraph abstract (insert the abstract immediately following the title page), and then submit your final copy of your completed proposal into Blackboard for grading.
Instructions:
1. Closely read the Required Reading assignment from Bahadori (2014) and the Unit Lesson within the Study Guide. 2. Open your proposal draft from Unit VI and make any improvements to your draft using your professor’s feedback from the Unit VI project assignment. 3. Open the Unit VIII Study Guide, read the unit lesson, strongly consider reading the article referenced in the suggested reading section, and then consider your filter cake disposal strategies available to you and your client. 4. Continue with your Unit VI Project and make your seventh level one heading titled “Cake Solids Disposal.” Describe the waste profiling process, the process of locating an appropriate site of final disposition for the filter cake, contracting with a landfill, and the paperwork associated with final disposal. You are required to describe the entire filter cake disposal process in at least one page. 5. Throughout the course you have continued to add pieces to the course project. After you have added the “Cake Solids Disposal” component to the project, review your project to be sure you have included all components from the course and incorporated feedback from the instructor. Along with the title page and reference list, create a one paragraph abstract following the title page that summarizes the entire project.

Assignment: Health Services Finance
Assignment: Health Services Finance
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Week, TCOs, and Topics Readings/Class Preparation Activities/Assignments
Week 1
TCOs A and B

Financial Management Chapter 1: Financial Management in Context
Chapter 2: Organization of Financial Management
Chapter 3: Tax Status of Healthcare Organizations
Graded Discussion Topics
Quiz
Week 2
TCO C
Operating Revenue Chapter 4: Third-Party Payment
Chapter 5: Medicare and Medicaid
Chapter 7: Setting Charges in Healthcare
Chapter 9: Managing Accounts Receivable
Graded Discussion Topics
You Decide 1: Accounts Receivable Crisis
Quiz
Week 3
TCOs D and EWorking Capital Chapter 8: Managing Working Capital
Chapter 9: Managing Accounts Receivable
Chapter 10: Managing Materials
Course Project Topic and Outline Due
Graded Discussion Topics
Quiz
Week 4
TCOs D and EResource Allocation Chapter 11: Strategic and Operational Planning
Chapter 12: Budgeting
Chapter 13: Capital Budgeting
Graded Discussion Topics
Week 5
TCOs D and EFinancial Analysis Chapter 14: Financial Analysis and Management Reporting Graded Discussion Topics
Quiz
Week 6
TCOs F and GFuture Trends Chapter 15: Future Trends Graded Discussion Topics
You Decide 2: Back to the Drawing Board!
Quiz
Week 7
TCOs G and HIntegrated Health Systems and Regulatory Issues Chapter 15: Future Trends Course Project Due
Graded Discussion Topics
Week 8
All TCOs Final Exam
Week, TCOs, and Topics Readings/Class Preparation Activities/Assignments
Week 1
TCOs A and B

Financial Management Chapter 1: Financial Management in Context
Chapter 2: Organization of Financial Management
Chapter 3: Tax Status of Healthcare Organizations
Graded Discussion Topics
Quiz
Week 2
TCO C
Operating Revenue Chapter 4: Third-Party Payment
Chapter 5: Medicare and Medicaid
Chapter 7: Setting Charges in Healthcare
Chapter 9: Managing Accounts Receivable
Graded Discussion Topics
You Decide 1: Accounts Receivable Crisis
Quiz
Week 3
TCOs D and EWorking Capital Chapter 8: Managing Working Capital
Chapter 9: Managing Accounts Receivable
Chapter 10: Managing Materials
Course Project Topic and Outline Due
Graded Discussion Topics
Quiz
Week 4
TCOs D and EResource Allocation Chapter 11: Strategic and Operational Planning
Chapter 12: Budgeting
Chapter 13: Capital Budgeting
Graded Discussion Topics
Week 5
TCOs D and EFinancial Analysis Chapter 14: Financial Analysis and Management Reporting Graded Discussion Topics
Quiz
Week 6
TCOs F and GFuture Trends Chapter 15: Future Trends Graded Discussion Topics
You Decide 2: Back to the Drawing Board!
Quiz
Week 7
TCOs G and HIntegrated Health Systems and Regulatory Issues Chapter 15: Future Trends Course Project Due
Graded Discussion Topics
Week 8
All TCOs Final Exam