Introduction Proteins (or polypeptides) are organic macromolecules consisting of amino acid subunits (monomers) that are arranged in a specific order and folded into a specific shape. These monomers of amino acids are arranged in a specific sequence known as the primary structure which is determined by the DNA of the gene coding that protein. Amino…
The Gaia hypothesis formulated by James Lovelock in the late 1960s presents the notion that our planet is a single self-managing organism which regulates the conditions necessary for life. After its publication in James Lovelock’s book “Gaia: A new look at life on Earth” it revolutionized the perspective of Earth as a “living being” and…
Suburban sprawl is resulting in the increased consumption of fossils fuels in order for individuals to commute to and from their homes and work. This increased demand of fossil fuels will further deplete our already declining oil reserves, resulting in a cost increase. This will make living conditions for humans much more difficult and potentially…
Utilitarian Justification– conservation of nature is important because the environment, ecosystem, habitat, or species provides individuals (aka humans) with direst economic benefits. Ecological Justification– conservation of nature is based on the knowledge that a species, ecological community, ecosystem, or the Earth’s biosphere provides specific function necessary to the persistence of our life. Aesthetic Justification– conservation…
1) There appears to be a negative correlation between the tree ring growth and the average temperature for each year. As the temperature declines the average tree ring growth becomes much more substantial and vice versa when the temperature increases. Examples of this correlation can be seen at several yearly intervals such as: High Tree…
Introduction Eratosthenes, a Greek geographer (about 276 to 194 B.C.), made a surprisingly accurate estimate of the Earth’s circumference. The legend follows that Eratosthenes used a deep vertical well near Syene, in southern Egypt which was entirely lit up by the sun at noon once a year as the basis of his calculations. He reasoned…
Around 190 million years ago, Pangaea began to break up. The breakup resulted in two landmasses: Laurasia, the northern group of continents, and Gondwanaland, the southern group of continents; Gondwanaland included South America, Antarctica, Australia, Africa, and India. Breakups! North America: 130 mya Australia: 50 mya India: 90 mya Europe: 30 mya Antarctica: 50 mya…
1. Plot: is what happens in the story; the sequence of events 2. Plot Pattern: a) Introduction: Explains the situation, introduces setting, introduces characters b) Rising Action: The series of increasingly suspenseful complications and events c) Climax: The point at which one force in the main conflict wins over the other force in the main…
Alan Austen, as nervous as a kitten, went up certain dark and creaky stairs in the neighborhood of Pell Street, and peered about for a long time on the dime landing before he found the name he wanted written obscurely on one of the doors. He pushed open this door, as he had been told…
Entropy, S, is the tendency towards randomness or disorder in a system – an ordered arrangement of particles has a lower entropy/disorder than the same number of particles in random arrangements Entropy becomes more disordered with: 1.) ^ Temperature – more chaotic motion 2.) ^ Volume of gases 3.) change in phys. State A change…
lac Operon Model Regulates production of enzyme B-galactosidase which is needed to break down lactose. It Consists of a cluster of 3 genes under control of one promoter and one operator. When lactose levels are low the LacI repressor protein binds to lac operator, covering part of the promoter region which blocks transcription of mRNA…
Protected groups have the explicit right to freedom from harassment in housing accommodation and employment. The Code defines harassment as “engaging in a course of vexatious [annoying or provoking] comment or conduct which is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.” The most important word in the definition is “unwelcome.” We do…
Customs, rules, and agreements that govern relations between sovereign states. More recently also includes handling such matters as human rights within the borders of sovereign nations. Is international law real law? Domestic Law Vs. International law No international legislature passing laws – UN closest to such a forum No comprehensive judicial system – International Court…
1948 UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Outlines basic human rights including: The right to life, liberty and nationality Freedom of opinion, conscience, and religion Right to work Right to an education Right to take part in the nation’s public business 1966 United Nations Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights…
Direct Evidence: the testimony of witnesses who actually saw the offence being committed Circumstantial Evidence: indirect evidence; indicates that it is highly probable that the accused is the only one who could have committed the crime Similar Fact Evidence: shows that the accused has committed similar offences in the past Hearsay Evidence: something that someone…
Trial by Wager Required the accused to have a number of acquaintances (oath-helpers) swear his/ her innocence Not applicable to people caught in the act or with stolen property. They faced one of the following: Trial by Battle Evolved from Anglo-Saxon practice of “blood feud” where relative of victim tool revenge by attacking killer and…
Legal Defenses • Insanity • Automatism • Intoxication • Duress • Self-Defense • Alibi • Necessity • Mistake of Fact • Provocation • Officially induced error • Entrapment • Double Jeopardy Insanity • Accused cannot perform the Mens Rea of the offence or is not fit to stand trial. To Prove Insanity you must: • …
Aboriginal Rights: Collective rights rooted in historic cultural traditions and practices, based on ancestral use of the land. Rights as distinct peoples recognized in law and treaties Collective Rights: Rights held through membership to a group. All members have same rights. Areas of Concern: Self-government Land ownership Control of natural resources The Royal Proclamation, 1763…
SIGNIFICANT PERSON OR CONCEPT DEFINITION, OR IMPORTANCE TWO EXAMPLES HAMMURABI (POSITIVE LAW AS MADE BY A PERSON) Codification Retribution (eye for an eye) Patriarchal All Babylonians Subject to the law King is above the law Very harsh and cruel Son gets hand cut off if strikes father, not mother Doctor gets hand cut off if…
The most basic and important ideal of our legal system is justice. There are two dimensions of justice. These are formal justice and substantive justice. Formal Justice: Requires decisions be made in a non-arbitrary and consistent manner Established legal rules must be followed No person shall be regarded to be above the law Every person…
