Crime Scene Investigation
Required Skills:
I had to be able to analyze the surroundings, and be able to build possible questions as to why Anna had died.
First of all, the first thing I noticed was the syringe next to her body, as well as the pills. I took detailed notes and sketched the body in the position it was laying as well as objects and how they were arranged.
Importance of Skill:
Without being able to observe or take detailed notes, how will one be able to remember everything that had occurred in the scene? Recording data is crucial.
Required Skills:
I had to be able to analyze the surroundings, and be able to build possible questions as to why Anna had died.
First of all, the first thing I noticed was the syringe next to her body, as well as the pills. I took detailed notes and sketched the body in the position it was laying as well as objects and how they were arranged.
Importance of Skill:
Without being able to observe or take detailed notes, how will one be able to remember everything that had occurred in the scene? Recording data is crucial.
Activity 1.2.3: Gel Electrophoresis
Skill:
The skill needed here is to be able to place the strips of DNA accurately on the Gel. Also, one needs to know where to slice the DNA. If you slice the DNA apart in the wrong spot, your results will be incorrect. Technically, slicing DNA in the wrong spot is not possible in the scientific world. We would make that error simply because we are learning it, and people learn by trial and error.
So in conclusion, the skill needed here is to be able to accurately as well as place it on the gel correctly. Any error could result in finding no match to your DNA gel, or possibly match it to the wrong individual.
Importance:
The importance of this skill was to find the blood found at the crime scene. Since I did mine correctly, I easily concluded that the blood found was Anna's, and not any of my other possible suspects.
In the biomedical field, this skill is crucial for any possible homicide scenes. Scientists can achieve several different topics with a Gel, all the way from murders to finding the parent of a child who isn't sure who is really related and who's not.
Skill:
The skill needed here is to be able to place the strips of DNA accurately on the Gel. Also, one needs to know where to slice the DNA. If you slice the DNA apart in the wrong spot, your results will be incorrect. Technically, slicing DNA in the wrong spot is not possible in the scientific world. We would make that error simply because we are learning it, and people learn by trial and error.
So in conclusion, the skill needed here is to be able to accurately as well as place it on the gel correctly. Any error could result in finding no match to your DNA gel, or possibly match it to the wrong individual.
Importance:
The importance of this skill was to find the blood found at the crime scene. Since I did mine correctly, I easily concluded that the blood found was Anna's, and not any of my other possible suspects.
In the biomedical field, this skill is crucial for any possible homicide scenes. Scientists can achieve several different topics with a Gel, all the way from murders to finding the parent of a child who isn't sure who is really related and who's not.
Calorimetry
Above is my lab where I had to figure out the stomach contents of Anna Garcia, and categorize each food into the appropriate food group. From there, I went online to a website where I was able to see how many calories she took in on a daily basis. As we can see, some days she did a good job at watching her diet whereas some days she was careless as could be.
Skill
The skill needed for this lab is to be able to understand how to use websites. Most people aren't very computer savvy, so in order to finish this lab correctly, you must know the jist of how to use computers/websites. This website in particular, you need to be able to calculate how many calories you wish to intake on a daily basis, and record the data into charts. This way, the website gives you an accurate reading of what goals you have met that day and what you need to continue to consume in order to meet your diet requirements.
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Importance
The importance of this skill (specifically biomedical scientists) is to be able to record and save data in an efficient way. Computers is what our era revolves around, and we rely on technology for day to day activities. This way, people are able to be mobile and record what they eat easier.
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Anna Garcia's Stomach Contents
In this lab, I had to use chemical indicators in order to find out if it was a sugar, starch, protein or a fat based food. The picture on the right tells you what the technical name of the chemical was and the picture on the left shows which category the food belonged to based on the reaction that took place. The skill needed was to be able to identify what reacted and what stayed neutral with the exposure of the chemical(s).
Importance The importance of this lab was to show what food belonged to what group. For example, I had tested Fritos and found out that, based on the reaction, Fritos are a starch respectively. I had exposed it to the other three chemicals, and nothing occurred. This tells me that Fritos belong to only the starch category. This skill can be used by Biomedical Scientists in a way so that they are able to test foods for specific factors. This way, they can accurately place labels on packaged goods so the public knows what they are consuming. This is good for the public in so many ways - all the way from those with health concerns to those who are simply dieting. |
Logger Pro
Skill
In this lab, we were required to burn foods and test how the heat decreased over time. We used Logger Pro to record our data. The skill needed in order to successfully complete this lab is to be able to know how to use Logger Pro and be able to know how to start recording data and when to stop.
Importance
Since Logger Pro is an accurate way of collecting data, biomedical scientists are able to keep accurate tracking of what food can do to the body.
Skill
In this lab, we were required to burn foods and test how the heat decreased over time. We used Logger Pro to record our data. The skill needed in order to successfully complete this lab is to be able to know how to use Logger Pro and be able to know how to start recording data and when to stop.
Importance
Since Logger Pro is an accurate way of collecting data, biomedical scientists are able to keep accurate tracking of what food can do to the body.
4.1: The Heart
Skill:
The skill used in this lab was to be able to understand the function of the heart as well as how blood flows throughout the body. Here, we learned the names of the sections of the heart and where the blood flows to.
Importance:
The importance of this skill is used especially by doctors. They are able to understand how the heart functions, and because of this, are able to diagnose people with heart conditions. In the biomedical world, this is a crucial skill for them so they can help the public in finding solutions to those who suffer from heart problems.
The skill used in this lab was to be able to understand the function of the heart as well as how blood flows throughout the body. Here, we learned the names of the sections of the heart and where the blood flows to.
Importance:
The importance of this skill is used especially by doctors. They are able to understand how the heart functions, and because of this, are able to diagnose people with heart conditions. In the biomedical world, this is a crucial skill for them so they can help the public in finding solutions to those who suffer from heart problems.
4.2.1: Heart Rate
Skill:
The skill used in this lab was learning how to find your heart rate with Logger Pro. Here, we can see our heart rate as well as our beats per minute, and understand the meaning of the heart beat. (If it's too fast versus too slow.) Also, we learned that everyday activities can alter our heart rate and we learned so by doing different activities that affected our heart rate. We did so by taking heart rates while relaxed, and one while doing an exerting activity. (Jumping jacks) Here, we learned that physical activities affects our heart rate, and the skill learned is to be able to understand a healthy heart rate as well as use Logger Pro affectively.
Importance
The importance of heart rate in the biomedical world is that scientists are able to help the public understand what the importance of a healthy heart rate is and why you should maintain one. They are able to also diagnose people with certain conditions if their heart rate is constantly irregular, even when not doing exerting activities. The importance of Logger Pro is to help a person visually see their heart rate and help them further understand the importance of heart rates.
The skill used in this lab was learning how to find your heart rate with Logger Pro. Here, we can see our heart rate as well as our beats per minute, and understand the meaning of the heart beat. (If it's too fast versus too slow.) Also, we learned that everyday activities can alter our heart rate and we learned so by doing different activities that affected our heart rate. We did so by taking heart rates while relaxed, and one while doing an exerting activity. (Jumping jacks) Here, we learned that physical activities affects our heart rate, and the skill learned is to be able to understand a healthy heart rate as well as use Logger Pro affectively.
Importance
The importance of heart rate in the biomedical world is that scientists are able to help the public understand what the importance of a healthy heart rate is and why you should maintain one. They are able to also diagnose people with certain conditions if their heart rate is constantly irregular, even when not doing exerting activities. The importance of Logger Pro is to help a person visually see their heart rate and help them further understand the importance of heart rates.
4.1: The Heart Part II: Autopsy Analysis
Skill:
The skill I learned here was to be able to identify the difference between arteries and veins from a visual aspect as well as biologically. I now understand the physical make up of arteries and how they handle blood pressure versus veins, which are much smaller and do not have significant blood pressure.
Importance:
In the biomedical field, this is very important to know since they are the ones finding cures for the human body. They need to understand that arteries are much stronger than veins and can withstand a lot more pressure, specifically blood pressure. The higher the blood pressure, the more likely arteries will begin to collapse. Also, if a doctor prescribes medications to an individual, he should know if the person has a background of high blood pressure. Some medications may affect a person's blood pressure. This is important because medications can affect the way blood flows throughout the human body.
The skill I learned here was to be able to identify the difference between arteries and veins from a visual aspect as well as biologically. I now understand the physical make up of arteries and how they handle blood pressure versus veins, which are much smaller and do not have significant blood pressure.
Importance:
In the biomedical field, this is very important to know since they are the ones finding cures for the human body. They need to understand that arteries are much stronger than veins and can withstand a lot more pressure, specifically blood pressure. The higher the blood pressure, the more likely arteries will begin to collapse. Also, if a doctor prescribes medications to an individual, he should know if the person has a background of high blood pressure. Some medications may affect a person's blood pressure. This is important because medications can affect the way blood flows throughout the human body.
4.2.2: Blood Pressure
Skill:
The skill obtained here would be being able to find blood pressure, and being able to use the instruments involved, both manual and digitally (Logger Pro.) Using a sphygmomanometer is a sophisticated instrument, and isn't exactly the easiest to use correctly, which is why is it definitely a skill. It took me the entire lab and several readings before I was able to fully understand how to take blood pressure accurately and why it is important to know your blood pressure. (120 over 80 being healthy for example)
Importance:
The importance of this skill in the biomedical field is for medicinal purposes. Scientists need to understand blood pressure readings (what is high, low, healthy, unhealthy, etc.) And the possible causes as to why the individual would have high/low blood pressure to begin with. From their findings, they should be able to diagnose the problem and from there prescribe medications to alleviate the problem. This is an important skill in the biomedical field due to its complexity and how they can help the general public with their knowledge in blood pressure readings.
The skill obtained here would be being able to find blood pressure, and being able to use the instruments involved, both manual and digitally (Logger Pro.) Using a sphygmomanometer is a sophisticated instrument, and isn't exactly the easiest to use correctly, which is why is it definitely a skill. It took me the entire lab and several readings before I was able to fully understand how to take blood pressure accurately and why it is important to know your blood pressure. (120 over 80 being healthy for example)
Importance:
The importance of this skill in the biomedical field is for medicinal purposes. Scientists need to understand blood pressure readings (what is high, low, healthy, unhealthy, etc.) And the possible causes as to why the individual would have high/low blood pressure to begin with. From their findings, they should be able to diagnose the problem and from there prescribe medications to alleviate the problem. This is an important skill in the biomedical field due to its complexity and how they can help the general public with their knowledge in blood pressure readings.
Identification of Bacteria Using Morphology
To start using the enterotube, first you have to take the cap off one end of the device. Next we had to take the tip and get a colony of bacteria on the end of inoculation wire piece. Then slide the rod of the inoculation wire back into the enterotube and seal it with the cap. This procedure will help identify the bacteria and if its gram positive or gram negative. This procedure will take about 24 hours or so to be able to tell if its gram positive or negative because the reaction does not occur automatically.
To be able to identify bacteria in the biomedical field is important in many ways. There are more ways than just using an enterotube to figure out what bacteria it might be, but using an enterotube will be good to use to figure out if its gram positive or gram negative.
To start using the enterotube, first you have to take the cap off one end of the device. Next we had to take the tip and get a colony of bacteria on the end of inoculation wire piece. Then slide the rod of the inoculation wire back into the enterotube and seal it with the cap. This procedure will help identify the bacteria and if its gram positive or gram negative. This procedure will take about 24 hours or so to be able to tell if its gram positive or negative because the reaction does not occur automatically.
To be able to identify bacteria in the biomedical field is important in many ways. There are more ways than just using an enterotube to figure out what bacteria it might be, but using an enterotube will be good to use to figure out if its gram positive or gram negative.