84 Laboratory Essays, Term Papers and Book Reports
'The laboratory, Education for Leisure and hitcher's, theme of crime.
In the poems The laboratory, Education for Leisure and Hitcher the theme of crime is presented through the use of dramatic personas being criminals for various reasons.
In the poem The lab, Browning uses a dramatic persona, which seems to be a potential murderer that is cruel and....
Action Research
Action research is a powerful tool in exploring teachers opportunities of variety of educational methods and techniques, creating positive learning environment for students and motivate them to further learning. Through action research teachers can objectively take a look at their classroom practi....
Aids
The issue of HIV/AIDS has been a developing concern since the early 1980's. It is an issue that has sparked fear in everyone, but "society" has narrowed it down to certain people that can contract the AIDS virus. The stereotypical "AIDS" victim is not an IV drug user or a practicing homosexual; it i....
aids
The issue of HIV/AIDS has been a developing concern since the early 1980's. It is an issue that has sparked fear in everyone, but "society" has narrowed it down to certain people that can contract the AIDS virus. The stereotypical "AIDS" victim is not an IV drug user or a practicing homosexual; it i....
Aids
AIDs
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Nov. 24 An estimated 5.3 million people, including 600,000 children under age 15, became infected with the virus that causes AIDS this year, the World Health Organization said today. For the first time the number of new infections in sub-Saharan Africa stabilized, but that was offset b....
Airfoil Design
AIRFOIL DESIGNE
Abstract
The PSU 94-097 airfoil has been designed for use on winglets of high-performance sailplanes. The design problem is difficult because the airfoil must operate over a wide range of R....
Animal Rights/Experimentation
Opponents feel that animal testing is not required for biomedical research, is cruel and inhuman and leads to the needless suffering and death of millions of animals. According to a 1995 survey commissioned by the Associated Press, two-thirds of Americans agree with the statement, An anima....
Anorexia and Bulimia
"I'm Just Dying to Be Thin:" Anorexia and Bulimia
In today's society, especially in western civilization, there is an ever-growing emphasis on what is considered the "ideal" physical appearance. The once desired look of a healthy and well maintained body has been overshadow....
anton chekhov
Chekhov is very different from most of the other playwrights throughout history, in that, he did not always aspire to be a writer. It is something he stumbled upon out of necessity. He began writing humorous anecdotes for a local paper as a mean to support his family while putting himself through ....
Astronomy - Cosmic Impacts
There are billions of comets and asteroids that fill our solar system and throughout the history of our planet the Earth has been impacted by numerous of them. Although this is not a threat that we tend to worry about on an every day basis, the effects of a large cosmic projectile hitting the Earth....
Balco - Disturbing and Dangerous
Its not even cheating because everyone is doing it now, it has become the norm. This quote is from the infamous 20/20 interview, in which Mr. Victor Conte unleashed his mind-blowing thoughts about the use and general beliefs about steroids and performance enhancing drugs in sports (20/20 inte....
Biology: Separation of Proteins
Lab Report 1: Separation of ProteinsAbstract/Summary: “Proteins account for more than 50% of the dry weight of most cells, and they are instrumental in almost everything organisms do” (Campbell, 1999). The significance of proteins to the continuation of our biological systems is undeni....
Choosing Free Software and Linux for Computer Use
A New Trend in Computer Operating Systems
In the early nineties, a new computer operating system for personal computers was born. It was not crafted by a huge software company, but by a student who longed to recreate his universitys computer experience on his own computer. Unbeknownst at the t....
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease
Acute Care
Ms. A. McCray
July 13, 2007
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronc....
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a serious disease of the liver where scar tissue replaces normal healthy tissue, and affects the function and structure of the liver. Liver, which is the largest organ in the body, has a vital roles which are important to keep the body functioning well. Liver makes proteins and enzyme....
Climate Change
IntroductionWhat is the oceans role in climate? The oceans play a vital and pivotal role in the distribution of life sustaining water throughout our planet. 86% of the evaporation that occurs on earth is over the oceans. The oceans are the planets largest reservoir of water transferring huge amounts....
Cold War - Space Race
War is an event that represents the situation of a state and how it is revolutionized. It introduces new factors that sometimes force nations others to join in the enhancing of ideas. In particular, the new face of the ideological or new age concept was brought up. The United States of America an....
Comparison and Contrast - Robert Browning
Comparison and contrast of Robert Brownings
Porphyrias Lover and The Laboratory
Much like how brothers differ and yet share an uncanny resemblance, so does poetry. Porphyrias Lover and The Laboratory share the same author and consequently the authors unique writing style....
Competetiveness of education in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION OF TOPIC
To meet the demands of the ever-competitive world, Malaysia must put in extra efforts to modernize its educational system towards the better. Worldwide, the better educated nations are also richer and more advanced. The relationship between income and educational achie....
Computer Game Narratives
Abstract
In this paper we investigate if, and then how, interaction can define narrative in a computer game. When developing computer games that include stories or story elements
it seems natural to use the traditional linear narrative and storytelling methods without emphasising that the compute....
Describe what is involved in the experimental method as it is used in psychology and its limitations
In psychology, the experimental method involves the manipulation of some aspect of a situation, and observing the effects this has on a particular behavior. In technical terms, the former is the independent variable (IV), and the latter the dependant variable (DV). Only the investigations which invo....
Ecofeminism and Animal Rights
Womens spirituality is connected to goddess mythology. In mythology goddesses are women who are shown as strong and creative, with the ability to create change and make a difference. In modern times it is a male centered system which has the power and there is nothing for women to take on spirit....
Economic Consequences of Piracy
In 1996 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $15.2 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $5.1 billion in the North America alone. Some sources put the total up-to-date losses, due to software crime, as high as $4.7 trillion. On the next page is a regional ....
Economic Consequences of Software Crime
In 1996 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $15.2 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $5.1 billion in the North America alone. Some sources put the total up-to-date losses, due to software crime, as high as $4.7 trillion. On the next page is a regiona....
Embarking on an Acid Trip: Analysis of the benefits and dangers of LSD
Embarking on an Acid Trip: Analysis of the benefits and dangers of LSDHP200AbstractA thorough analysis of the hallucinogenic drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD-25) and its effect on humans are given. The various uses of the drug are also examined throughout several decades, beginning with its fir....
Emile Durkheim
David Emile Durkheim was one of the founders of sociology. He was born April 15, 1858 at Epinal in the Eastern French province of Lorraine. He was the fourth child and second son of Moise and Melanie Durkheim. His family was Ashkenazic Jewish, and his father was a rabbi. It was said that young Emile....
False Memory Experiment Report
False Memory Experiment Report
Abstract
The aim of this experiment was to study and see how reliable human memory is and how our brain reacts to different stimuli. We used this website: (http://coglab.wadsworth.com) to perform the experiment and therefore discuss the written results. Each studen....
fuel injection system
Abstract
Today most of the countries uses fossil fuel as their major energy suppliers to meet their energy requirement, but in the past few years, it has become obvious that fossil fuel resources are fast depleting and that the fossil fuel era is gradually coming to an end, thus there becomes n....
Gamma Ray
Gamma-Rays
The definition of gamma ray astronomy is the astronomical study of the cosmos with gamma rays. To understand about gamma ray astronomy you first have to understand what gamma rays are: they are an energetic form of electromagnetic radiation produced by radioactive decay or other nuclea....
Gender Issues in Cartoons
Gendered roles are evident in all forms of the media. For my research, I decided to view the gender construction in cartoons. After viewing the Cartoon Network for a day, I decided that Dexter’s Laboratory would be the best show to document the gender roles and common ideologies of men and wom....
Geological Adventures
Geological Adventures 1
Geological Adventures
Dorothy M. Garrett
Western International University
SCI 244
Dr. Ted Keneklis
May 20, 2007
Geological Adventures 2
Introduction
Welcome to the Geological Adventures Tour. My name is Dorothy Garrett and I ....
George Eastman-The Man Who Brought Photography to the Masses
GEORGE EASTMAN
This paper is on a man who had very humble beginnings and through his ingenuity and curiosity was able to enhance the culture we live in, even today through his inventions in photography. For without his invention of the roll film, photography might be a much more difficult ....
Good And Bad Sides Of Nuclear Weapons
By: Stan B.
Nuclear weapons
This essay will talk about nuclear weapons and what they do to the environment .I will give my opinions and supporting opinions on the good and bad sides of nuclear weapons
These are all supporting opinions and quotes that support that nuclear weapons are not ....
How many animals are used in research?
How Many Animals Are Used in Research?
It's impossible to know exactly how many animals are being used in research because U.S. laws do not require scientists to report how many mice, rats, or birds they use. But even though no one is sure how many rats and mice are used in research, most sources a....
human genome project
The Human Genome Project (HGP) was formally begun in October 1990, and was completed 15 years later in 2003. The original goal of the project was to sequence all 20000-25000 genes in human DNA. That is to say, map the entire human genome, and store the information in large data bases so as to provid....
Hyperreality
Hyperreality
"The drill is not hiding the truth. It is the truth which conceals that there is no truth. The simulacrum is true", Jean Baudrillard.
... in philosophy
The term simulation, which incorporates Baudrillard has been previously used in relation to the Theory of Ideas that Pl....
Impact of Business on Sport and Society: From Industrialism to the Present Day
Louis
Patrice Louis
Dr. Collins-Cavanaugh
ENGL 011 10
May 13, 2005
Impact of Business on Sport and Society: From Industrialism to the Present Day
For years, athletic competition has been a mainstay in western civilization. In todays world, sports, business, and commerce go hand i....
inductive and optical proximity sensors
Nathan Gross
Andrew Macbeth
Laboratory #5 Digital Input
MAE 211 Fall 2006
Mechatronics
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia
University, Morgantown, WV 26506/6101
10/25/06
Abstract
In an at....
intro to microbiology
Introduction to Microbiology
Microbiology is a unit of Biology, where the minors organisms are studied and analysed, throughout their structure, functions, reproductive cycles and most important its relation to diseases that affects human beings and other living matters .A Microscope is used in a....
James Dewey Watson
James Dewey Watson is best recognized for his studies in molecular biology . He was
interested in science at a very young age, and ended up solving one of the scientific worlds
greatest misunderstandings. He will be known forever for his discovery of the structure of
deoxyribonucleic acid.
....
JEAN PIAGET Biography
Born: August 9, 1896
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Died: September 17, 1980
Geneva, Switzerland
The Swiss psychologist and educator Jean Piaget is famous for his learning theories based on different stages in the development of children's intelligence.
Jean Piaget was born on August 9, 18....
John Dewey and His Impact on Society
John Dewey was an American philosopher and teacher who, with Charles Peirce and William James, were the originators of the philosophy known as "pragmatism." Dewey had a long and distinguished career as a teacher, labor activist, and "public intellectual" who was not afraid to deal in his philosophic....
Light Emitting Polymers
The definition of a light emitting polymer is an organic polymer that glows (emits photons) when excited by electricity. Light emitting polymers respond to an electrical current by giving off visible radiation and they can be made into thin films or sheets. Light emitting polymers can also be calle....
Martin Luther King Jr.
The question is no longer between violence and non-violence;
It is between non-violence and non-existence.
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born at noon on January 15, 1929, at the family home, 501 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, to Alberta Williams an....
Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a vital figure of the modern era. His lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. The movements and marches he led brought significant changes in the fabric of American life through his courage and selfless devotion. This dev....
Martin Luther King Jr.
There comes a time when one must take the position that is neither safe nor popular, but he must do it because his conscience tells him its right, said Martin Luther King Junior, and he lived up to this exact statement. Martin Luther King Juniors family contributed to a lot of the reason he is....
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born at noon Tuesday, January 15, 1929, at the family home, 501 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Charles Johnson was the attending physician. Martin Luther King, Jr., was the first son and second child born to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr., and Alberta Wi....
Mechatronics
Robert H. Bishop, the author of the book Mechatronics: An Introduction, is the Professor in Engineering, distinguished teaching Professor in the college of Engineering and in the Centre for Space Research at The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA.
He has a Ph.D. in electrical and comp....
organizational culture in laboratories
INTRODUCTION
The organization I have selected to study is Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services Inc.This organization is a Clinical laboratory where tests are done on biological specimens in order to get information about the health of a patient.
The following is the hierarchy of the clinical lab....
Parapsychology
Derived from the term 'paranormal', parapsychology is the science that lies beside or beyond psychology; the field of psychology which studies those unique experiences and unknown capabilities of the human mind that suggest consciousness is capable of interacting with the physical world in ways not ....
Pediatric Case Study: Bacterial Meningitis
Pediatric case study: eighteen-month old,
Bacterial Meningitis
Description: This is an unusual case of proven pneumococcal and meningococcal mixed meningitis in an 18-month-old girl. Pathophysiology meningitis is the inflammation of the meningies (the covering of the brain and spinal cord). ....
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Performance-Enhancing 1
Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports
Performance-Enhancing 2
The use of performance-enhancing drugs by professional athletes seeking every possible advantage has a long history. There is a constant pressure upon the c....
Plant Proposal
RESEARCH PROPOSAL: MEXICAN PINGUICULA PLANT
ABSTRACT
Mexican pinguicula plants (Butterworts) have evolved the ability to lure prey and utilize nutrients absorbed from captured prey to fuel their metabolism. The unique ecological role of this species provides an opportunity to study interestin....
Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics ISU
There is no place in the world that has been shaped like Canada. Plate tectonics have impacted Canada significantly! These plate tectonics are made up of the earths crust and the outermost part of the earths mantle. The thick layer of hot rock under the crust and above t....
Popular Versions of masculinities and femininities
Gender is a learned social construct concerned with not what one is but what one does. It is determined by the acceptance of normative conceptions of attitudes and activities appropriate for the performance of ones sex category. The formation and learning of gender begins in the home, and contin....
Principle of conservation of linear momentum (PCLM)
PC1431 Experiment P1 Laboratory Report
Principle of conservation of linear momentum (PCLM)
Objectives:
1. To verify whether PCLM is obeyed for the case of 2 objects in 1 dimensional motion before and after a collision, subjected to negligible external force. The collision with the follow....
Prokaryotes
Abstract/Summary: Changing our focus from the properties and functions that take place within the cell to the actual cell itself, we observed three specific bacterial types within this lab: Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and cyanobacteria. We closely observed the features of cyan....
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
In 1967, Ralph Lauren established the Polo label with an instantly successful line of ties. In direct opposition to the narrow ties and conventional styles of the time, Lauren designs wide, handmade ties using unexpected, flamboyant, opulent materials. The ties quickly become a mens ....
rate of reaction
Rate of reaction investigation
Introduction
In reactions involving only gases, an increase in the overall pressure at which the reaction is carried out increases the rate of reaction. The increase in pressure resulted in the gas particles being pushed closer together. This meant that they coll....
recognition heuristic: when is it really used?
Abstract
An experiment was conducted in the University of Sydney to determine the extent to which recognition heuristic was used to make judgements of value. 352 students in second year psychology completed a questionnaire to judge the size of the cities they were presented with as either larger or....
Red Wine
The French Paradox is something many people today are getting quite familiar to. Studies have suggested a close relationship between the moderate consumption of red wine and a healthy heart. This phenomenon goes under the name French Paradox because although the French eat as much saturated fat as....
role of imagery in recall
Introduction
Common-code theory: this view of memory and recall theorizes that pictures and words access semantic information in a single conceptual system that is neither word-like nor picture-like. This theory hypothesizes that pictures and words both require analogous processing before accessing....
Sad Reality of Substance Abuse
Today an astounding 98% of teens have used or tried pot at one point and time in their life. This number is extremely high, only 2 % of American teenagers have not, and will never use marijuana, which is an illegal substance. It is even more disturbing to consider the numerous other drugs that are....
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
About the author
The author of the book Silent Spring, Rachel Carson, was not only a writer but also a scientist and ecologist, who grew up plainly in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania. In 1929, Carson graduated from Pennsylvania College for Women p....
Social psychology summaries
In chapter one, the first part of the book talks about what is social psychology and how it is different from sociology. Social Psychology focuses more on the interpersonal relationships with individuals instead of sociology which focuses more on the study of people in groups and societies. Social ....
Stem Cell Research for Neurological Disorders
Stem Cell Research for Neurological Disorders
Stem cells are classified as undifferentiated cells that have the ability to transform into other cell types. They have the ability to be a repair system for a body by restoring other cells, as long as th....
steriods
Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has been charged with importing a banned human growth hormone in Australia.() This is just one of many articles you may have read about in the news recently. Another steroid scandal you may have heard about is the Barry Bonds and BALCO (Bay Area Laboratory Co-op....
Story of Oticon - Danish hearing aid technology company
1,957 words
The story of Oticon, the Danish hearing aid technology company, starts like that of many manufacturing companies. Founded in 1904, it was the first hearing instrument company in the world. By the 1970s, it was the number one manufacturer of behind-the-ear hearing aids in the world. Bu....
Structural Engineering
A simple bridge truss was the first structure I ever analyzed. The simple combination of beams that could hold cars, trains, and trucks over long spans of water fascinated me. Having the tools to analyze the loads on the truss further increased my interest in structures. I encountered the bridge in ....
Team Roles
In every business you go to there are team , each team has a roles. Roles
are excepted behaviors for a given position. A role theory explains how social
expectations influence employee behavior.
In every team roles there consist of role episodes, in each role episode these is a
ro....
Technology and Elementary Education
The Nettle Creek School District began redesigning their technology curriculum last year. The state has begun requiring schools to create Technology Plans that must be approved by the state in order to receive grant monies. The process was also incorporated into our school improvement plan, which ....
The Internet
The Internet in a vast computer-based medium for communication and information,
transmitted through a modular phone line, that is available to everyone. The Internet allows access
to millions of pages of information. This world of information is also referred to as the World
Wide Web (WWW)....
The Internet and the Future of Communication
Even the beginning of the day started bad. I got up late for school and, with my luck had a test first hour. After getting to school and taking the test which seemed to be in a different language, I faced unpleasant customers for five long hours at work. Finally, being able to come home, flip of my ....
The Laboratory Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Coma
Diabetes is any disorder of the metabolism which causes excessive thirst and the production of large volumes of urine. A coma is a state of unrousable unconsciousness. (Martin (2002)) There are two types of diabetes:Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a rare metabolic disorder, the symptoms of which are t....
The Manhattan Project
On the morning of August 6, 1945, a B-29 bomber named Enola Gay flew over the industrial city of Hiroshima, Japan and dropped the first atomic bomb ever. The city went up in flames caused by the immense power equal to about 20,000 tons of TNT. The project was a success. They were an unprecedented....
The Sociopolitical Ramifications of Computer Gaming
Since the dawning of civilization, when the first humans walked the earth, games have played an integral part in human society. Humanity has always had a passion for pastimes and has accordingly created an immense number of methods for achieving diversion. From the game of Senet, an ancient Egyptian....
To Build Or Not Build The EnviroCruiser
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS PROJECT
To Build Or Not Build The EnviroCruiser
The Project
This is a feasibility study for the building of a new vehicle for the American car market. The EnviroCruiser will be a four passenger vehicle with some cargo capacity. The main feature of this car is that it will be ....
University of the philippines
The University of the Philippines was established in 1908 as the American University of the Philippines by an act of the First Philippine Legislature Act No. 1870, otherwise known as the University Charter, specified the function of the University, which is to provide advanced instruction in literat....
urinary tract infection
UTI - A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that begins in your urinary system. UTIs limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. But serious consequences can occur if the infection spreads to your kidneys.
Women are most at risk of developing a UTI. In fact, half of all women wil....
Voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies
By Nick Hampshire. ZDNet UK (June 12, 2006). "Voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies may not have developed to the degree some science fiction writers hoped, but have nevertheless seen some startling successes. ... Voice synthesis has been around for a long time. Bell Labs demonstrated ....