Project Vote Smote: Look at Voting Records, Candidate Information

Thank you Elizabeth!

http://www.votesmart.org/election_president.php?dist=bio.php

Where is the problem?

Turner's Syndrome

It is only in Women. They have only one X chromosome.

In addition to short stature and lack of sexual development, some of the other physical features commonly seen in girls with Turner syndrome are:

a "webbed" neck (extra folds of skin extending from the tops of the shoulders to the sides of the neck)
a low hairline at the back of the neck
drooping of the eyelids
differently shaped ears that are set lower on the sides of the head than usual
abnormal bone development (especially the bones of the hands and elbows)
a larger than usual number of moles on the skin
edema or extra fluid in the hands and feet

The good news is that when Turner syndrome is diagnosed while a girl is still growing, she can be treated with growth hormones to help her grow taller.


More at Kids Health...

What is Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, inherited disorder. LNS is an X-linked recessive disease-- the gene is carried by the mother and passed on to her son. LNS is present at birth in baby boys. ...build-up of uric acid in all body fluids, and leads to symptoms such as severe gout, poor muscle control, and moderate retardation, which appear in the first year of life. A striking feature of LNS is self-mutilating behaviors – characterized by lip and finger biting – that begin in the second year of life. Abnormally high uric acid levels can cause sodium urate crystals to form in the joints, kidneys, central nervous system, and other tissues of the body, leading to gout-like swelling in the joints and severe kidney problems. Neurological symptoms include facial grimacing, involuntary writhing, and repetitive movements of the arms and legs similar to those seen in Huntington’s disease. More at NIH Website.

Below is a link to a vdeo clip done by nursing students. It is difficult to watch and has some spelling errors, but it shows the ravages of LNS. I just wanted to give warning. It is not required viewing.

CLIP LINK

Intro to Cystic Fibrosis

Look further for information on how long CF patients life spans are...

Huntington's Story

Huntington's Chorea (Chromosome 4)

Huntington's disease results from genetically programmed degeneration of nerve cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain. This degeneration causes uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties, and emotional disturbance. Specifically affected are cells of the basal ganglia, structures deep within the brain that have many important functions, including coordinating movement. Also affected is the brain's outer surface, or cortex, which controls thought, perception, and memory.

Read More at Web MD

(WebMD)

Genetic Chart

How These Genetic Disorders Happen....

Genetic abnormalities can happen due to small mutation in a single gene,an addition or deletion of an entire chromosome or set of chromosomes.

Exam Information

Hello Everyone-

Just a few things to say about this exam...it is on chapters one and two of your textbook, heavy emphasis on Chapter 2. Many of the questions will look similar to quiz questions. You may also have diagrams (think cell and brain lobes) as well as short answer and essay.

Everything given to you in the midterm discussion area is considered study guide information. Since I am leaving to go out of town tomorrow, if you still haven't given me your group info study notes, you will have to post it yourself in the discussion areas of Blackboard.

I suggest that you attempt downloading all of your study guide powerpoint slides information immediately- if you wait until the last minute and your computer is acting badly or Blackboard is acting up...doesn't really matter, becuase you should already have all of this information in had, because I am giving it to you today. In other words, there will be no accepted excuses.

At this point, it is expected that you have the textbook, and you are responsible for its contents. You are expected to have a computer and internet connection that you are able to access. You have nearly two weeks to get it all together, and study.

I also suggest that you do a study group before or after class next Monday.

So that is it...I will be in here all day if you come up with more questions. Post them in the "Ask professor Holmes" section so everyone can see the answer.

Thank you, and best of luck- I know you will do fine!

Dr. Holmes

Neural Impulse 3D

Neurons and Neurotransmitters

An Inspirational Life of the Cell Video Clip?

Much of what we worked on last night in class should come alive to you in this great clip. I meant to show it last night, but we were having so much fun...

TURN UP THE VOLUME. The music goes along with it...

Such Enthusiasm for Mitochondria!

HBSE MSW Learning Environment of the Student's Making

MSW Fall 2008 Human Behavior and the Social Environment

In Class Fun- The Cell- Who Knew?

The Best Presentations EVER 7-9pm

Donald Jordan - Great Work

Congrats to Summer

Summer was the only MSW student in both sections to note that "at risk" encompases more than poor, inner city folks. "A young girl who is desperately trying to "fit in" may be at risk for an eating disorder, a child who watched his parents die in a car accident may be "at risk" for depression, or acting out behaviorally...wife who lost her husband in the war...an older gay man who cannot come to terms with how he feels...can you think of others?

Summer was also able to identify the difference between race and culture (Native American boy who cried when you crushed a spider...)

"We are the World, We are the Children"

Your Worldview Papers...some Notes

Hello All, I am working on your papers. I figure that I should address some themes as they arise, so that I don't forget.

I have changed my mind. I said that I wouldn't be returning papers to you for re-dos because it is too much work, and I shouldn't have to do that at the Master's level. However, I would be doing a disservice to you all by not helping you with feedback from the outset.

You will have the opportunity to improve your grade, but keep in mind that you cannot get all 50 points on a second go- round. It simply isn't fair to those who didn't have to do a re-do.

You may want to check back on my notes, they may change over the next few days while I continue to grade.

I am averaging 15-20 minutes per paper.

Rules in redo-s:
First, you have to turn in your old paper with the new one (paper clip it). And, you must highlight the changes in the new so that I can compare them- Either with highlighter pen or with the computer. I don't want to re-read the entire thing if I only wanted certain areas addressed. Lastly, make sure that whatever I point out in this paper does not show up in the next.

THEMES

1. Rush errors. i.e. typos, missing words, sentence fragments. Obvious lack of editing or a read-through before turning it in. Be careful with these types of errors. Not only does it come across as sloppy and rushed, it speaks to a level of professionalism.

2. Global words and phrases such as, "these kinds of things", "the list goes on", "to name a few", "etc." "someplace"...words related to death when that is not what you mean "I would just die" "would be fatal" "is a fatal mistake" "given up on life"..."Can you just imagine" - this one was frequent, and not sure what you mean by it... "Everyone" "No one" (when you think about it there are few things that apply to everyone or no one)...or things that refer to "what everyone thinks/ believes".

3. Overdoing your descriptors: SO VERY MUCH, VERY EVIL,COMPLETELY UTTERLY, very, very, very...

4. Tense issues

5. Grammar. If you get grammar, editing and even comma happy remarks- ESPECIALLY if you get more than one of them, you may want to get yourself to the Hundley Center immediately for some one on one tutoring. If you have these types of comments, they are usually difficult to address/ see on your own.

If you don't mind spending a little bit of $$ you can use an ONLINE service like Smart Thinking- I think it is $19.95 per submission. It is extremely helpful if you are lacking in the writing skills area.

http://www.smarthinking.com/static/individuals/buyNow/

Cell Diagram 2

Cell Tutorial Game

A somewhat helpful tutorial...
CLICK HERE

CHICAGO Information for NACSW

Could you please remind your classes about the NACSW student conference in Chicago on Oct 9th - 11th. I have created a site here: http://web.me.com/toddstanfield/NACSW_Trip_2008/Info.html

Dr. Stanfield

Correct Text

3rd Edition, looks just like this...was published in 2006.

Hundley Center & Ask Online (Online Program)

One opportunity for support is through a new tutoring program made available to Union. Please be aware that our students now have 24-hour access to the Hundley Center for Academic Enrichment's team of peer tutors through a program called Askonline. To participate, all students must do is log on to and register with their Union email to begin using the system. If our tutors are logged on, students can chat with them live. If not, students have the option of sending them direct questions or posting ideas on the discussion board.

Please encourage your students to take advantage of this new opportunity and feel free to direct any questions or concerns to Cassie Harris (charris@uu.edu).

Note: our current system of person to person tutoring will not change. Students are still welcome to spiral up the stairs to the second floor of the library anytime Mon-Thur 1-8 or Wed 1-5. The Director is also available for more individualized study skills sessions Mon-Fri 9:30-6.

Research Groups 7-9pm

Group 1
VaKendall Long
Summer Hopper
Lana Stephens

Group 2
Mattie Chism
Maitland Proffitt
Avana Chism
Kristin Reynolds

Group 3
Lindsey Phelps
Vanessa Reece
Bekah Long
Wilma Tyus

Group 4
Tracy McClain
Christy Byrd
Elizabeth Hickman
Katanya (Sanchez)

Group 5
Konisha Williams
Kenyata Jones
Jessica Sain
Donald Jordan

Group 6
Angela Stokes
Millicent Mann
Kiesha Newson
Sam Bond
Group 7

Research and Study Groups 4:30-6:30pm

Group 1
Jessica Malone
Rande Gillespie
Ashley Abernathy
Shamecca Moore

Group 2
Jamie Blalark
Kenya Smith
Jennifer Latham
Terriyaka Coure

Group 3
Theresa Guthrey
Sheila O'Bannon
Andrea Hudgins
Lindsey Smith

Group 4
Patrese Woods
Veronica Johnson
Erica Ivey
Chawntell Hurd

Group 5
Evelyn Steets
Rosemary Grice
Melanie MOrales
Candace (Jordan) Eubanks

Intro to HBSE, Dr. Holmes' Experience in Field Work

Blackboard Help

Steps For Helping A Student Who Can't Log Into Blackboard

If you have a student who says "I can't log into Blackboard", here's the "two-step" version of what to do. (If you want a little more of the background, that's at the end of this message.)

Step 1. Tell the student to try logging into vo.uu.edu (if off campus) using the same username and same password the student is using for Blackboard. (Even if the student says "I can check my e-mail", have the student try again at vo.uu.edu.)

Step 2a. If Step 1 does not work, proceed to Step 2b. If Step 1 works (the student can log into vo.uu.edu), tell the student to try logging into Blackboard again. If the student still can't get into Blackboard, you as the faculty member need to get me the following information:
- Student name
- Student ID number
- Course name/section
- [anything else you need to insert here].
You can contact me at rnavel@uu.edu or 731-661-5402. After I receive the information from you, I will investigate the problem and will respond to you.

Step 2b. If the student cannot log into Blackboard and cannot log into vo.uu.edu, tell the student to contact the student helpdesk for a password reset. 731-661-5400 is the Jackson campus student helpdesk. 901-759-0029 ext. 126 is the Germantown campus helpdesk.

More to know:

General comments:
Each person at Union has one unique username/password. The Blackboard username/password is the same as what is used for Groupwise e-mail, WebAdvisor, library research database access, etc. There is no separate Blackboard password that can be reset.

Step 1 comments:
- If the student is on campus, trying to log into the campus network using a lab PC works just as well. If the student can't log into the network on campus, see Step 2b.
- It is critical the student uses vo.uu.edu (NOT mail.uu.edu) to attempt the login process. It is also critical to verify the student cannot log in at the time they are telling you about the problem - not an hour or a day or a week ago.

Step 2 comments:
- Computing Services is not authorized to add students to an online course without the request from the teacher of the course. We will also have to verify in Datatel/WebAdvisor that the student is registered for the course.
- The student should leave a request with only one helpdesk. Leaving the request at both locations may delay successful login for the student.
- Within 24 working hours of the student leaving his/her account/identity information at the helpdesk, a professional staff member in Computing Services will reset the password to a temporary one. For security reasons, student workers are not able to reset passwords; they are able only to pass along the information to the appropriate staff person.
- As soon as possible after Computing Services resets the student's password, the student must change that temporary password to a new one only the student knows. Otherwise, within a very few uses of the password, it will expire and have to be reset again. The temporary password can be reset on either Union campus in a lab or online at vo.uu.edu. If the student needs help with this process, have him/her contact the student helpdesk.
- Student passwords must be changed every 12 months. Logging into vo.uu.edu on a regular basis to check e-mail should ensure the student being notified that the Union password is about to expire and needs to be changed.