How is biologos different from intelligent design Course:- Biology
Assignment 1
1-Partial hydrogenation of (healthy) cis unsaturated fats produces trans fatty acids. Most of the trans fats produced by the hydrogentation process are classified as
saturated fats even though they are still technically _______________?
2-Explain why saturated fats tend to be solids at room temperature, and cis-unsaturated fats tend to be liquids at room temperature. Think about the general 3D shape
of these molecules.
3-There are several allotropes (different physical forms) of carbon in the professor’s suitcase: graphite, diamond, fullerenes, and nanotubes. The 2010 Nobel Prize for
Physics was awarded for the discovery of another allotrope of carbon, which is a single sheet of graphite. What is its name?
4-Can you describe a time when collaboration worked well for you? Where there ever any disagreements that led to a false assumption (like cells spontaneously
crystalizing into existence)?
5-What are the properties of water that makes life possible?
Use your book and these links to-
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/ap_prep/bioA3.html
http://water.usgs.gov/edu/propertyyou.html
1- A description of each of the seven unique properties of water & why each property of water is biologically important.
2- A paragraph on what water does for you physiologically?
3- Your favorite 3 dietary sources of water.
Assignment 2: The Scientific Language of God Assignment
Three parts if this assignment to submit on Blackboard
1- Write a 3-4 sentence executive summary for each of the following three article links-
(That means a paragraph on each of the first three links)
2- Use the rest of the links to write one paragraph at least 3 sentences long explaining at least 3 reasons why citizens and scientists should embrace both
science and religion.
3- Take time to reflect on everything you have read on the scientific language of God and write 1-2 paragraphs on how you personally bring science and religion
together.
Part 1-
The Scientific Language of God &BioLogos-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Language_of_God
Are science and religion at war?
http://biologos.org/common-questions/christianity-and-science/science-and-religion
How is BioLogos different from Evolutionism, Intelligent Design, and Creationism?
http://biologos.org/common-questions/christianity-and-science/biologos-id-creationism
Part 2-
Use the following resources to answer this tough yet important question-
Why should all citizens and scientists embrace religion and all religion embrace science?
Scientists Speak Up-
Science and Faith Don’t Have To Conflict
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/worldview/5-reasons-church-should-embrace-science
The Greatest Scientific Advance From the Muslim World
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2010/feb/01/islamic-science
Why Does the Muslim World Lag in Science?
http://www.meforum.org/306/why-does-the-muslim-world-lag-in-science
The Road To Renewal
http://www.economist.com/news/international/21570677-after-centuries-stagnation-science-making-comeback-islamic-world-road
Part 3-
Take time to reflect on what you have learned and write 1-2 paragraphs on how you personally bring science and religion together.
