Analyze the operational art and design concepts and describe how a SGM can assist a staff in developing plans and orders through the application of operational art and operational design focusing on end, ways and means in conjunction with Joint Planning Process (JPP).
What sorts of preparedness activities are done to educate the public about potential hazards? By whom?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each disaster management system?
How might the commonalities and the differences be explained?
HUMN Wk 2
Explore article titles on historical topics related to technology in the journal Technology and Culture in the UMGC library. URL=http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/publication/35182?accountid=14580
You will need to use the drop down menu on this page to look for articles between 2002 – 2020 since these are the only years the UMGC library has full text articles available.
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Choose one article between 2002 – 2020 that is of particular interest to you, read it, and do the following:
Put a full citation in MLA style for the article at the top of your post.
Provide a brief summary of the article in your own words. Do not use the article’s abstract for this. Read the article and state briefly what it is about is in at least 3-4 sentences.
Explain whether it generally seems to take the approach of social constructivism or technological determinism? Or is there a combination of both approaches? How do you know this? What specifics from the article give you hints about its approach?
Use at least three quotes from the article in your discussion to support your points.
Each module you will write a journal reflecting on reflecting on the intersection of the material covered in that unit (the readings/videos) and your personal life or view of the world. Be as creative or as basic as you want with these – you can add graphics etc these are meant to be personal and address how the readings relate to your life.
Assigned Reading
Thomas Nagel, “The Absurd.”
John (Fire) Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions (excerpts)
David DeGrazia, “The Nature of Human Death.”
Derek Parfit, “Personal Identity” (excerpt from Reasons and Persons)
Marya Schechtman, “The Malleability of Identity.”
Video
What Does it Mean to be Dead in Sins? Ephesians 2:1. Physically Alive and Spiritually Dead (#24)
With authority He bids the unclean spirits come out of them. The unfortunate men realize that One is near who can save them from the tormenting demons. They fall at the Saviour’s feet to entreat His mercy; but when their lips are opened, the demons speak through them, crying, “What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God? art Thou come hither to torment us?” Matthew 8:29. [97]
Go to: http://www.census.gov/population/www/popclockus.html
1. Based on the website (or computer clock), what is the exact time right now?
2. What is the U.S. population right now?
Most countries are trying to reduce their growth rate. Zero population growth means that as many people are
being born as there are dying. To achieve zero population growth, each couple would need to have no more than
two children (to replace the parents). The rate of growth in developed nations has become more constant in
recent years, while many developing nations are still growing exponentially.
Go to: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_afr.html
3. Select any two countries from the list and find the following data:
4. What is your birth date, including the year?
5. What was the world population on your birth date?
6. What was the world population on you first birthday?
7. What was the gain in world population during your first year of life?
8. What was the percent change in world population during your first year of life?
9. What was the world population on January 1st of this year?
10. What is the projected world population next January 1st?
11. What is the expected gain in population this year?
12. What is the expected percent change in world population this year?
13. Compare your data from questions 7&8 to questions 11&12. What is happening to world population growth?
Go back to the US population data: http://www.census.gov/population/www/popclockus.html
14. Based on the website (or computer clock), what is the exact time right now?
15. How many minutes have elapsed since you answered question # 1?
16. What is the US population right now?
17. What was the gain in US population while you have been working on this activity?
What are owl pellets?
What happens to the soft parts of the prey?
What is the purpose of the gizzard in the owl pellet formation?
Where does the pellet remain until it is expelled?
These pellets are not eliminated as _________________, but are regurgitated through the ___________________.
List 6 other birds that are known to regurgitate pellets.
Of all the birds that are pellet ejectors, which type of bird is probably the most efficient at this process?
How many pellets does the common barn owl produce per day?
What color are the pellets when fresh?
Describe the appearance of a dry owl pellet.
The pellets are from what owl family?
Why are the pellets fumigated?
How do food webs and food chains differ?
Why does the number of organisms decrease as you move up the pyramid level?
In terms of energy flow in an ecosystem, why is the amount of energy passed from one trophic level to the next so small? Since we know energy cannot be destroyed, account for the loss of energy that occurs between the prey and the owl.
We know that about 50% of the energy in an organism is not digested by the consumer and is simply passed through as waste or feces. Is the energy stored in the feces lost to the ecosystem? Why or why not?
Use the company website, 10K report, and other sources. https://www.etsy.com/
Provide an overview of the organization:
1. What products or services does the organization offer?
2. What is the organization’s core competencies?
3. What industry/market does the organization serve?
4. Is the organization US domestic or global?
5. What are the main objectives of the organization?
6. What are the major challenges for the organization to meet its objectives?
7. How long has the organization been in operation?
8. Any unique traits/facts about the business?
How does the organization work with the gig economy? Do they hire temporary employees, contract employees? What is the company’s involvement with the gig economy?
How does the organization manage and support the gig workforce?
Is the gig workforce the right fit for the organization?
How does the gig workforce impact the company financially, ethically, its culture, impact on full-time employees etc.
In your paper describe who and what Dubois purported. Complete a short autobiographical sketch from the book and other readings, Include his research interest and data collection methods. Cite each references. Then delve into his approach.
How does Schaefer characterize Debous work? Is it applied or clinical sociology (see page 17)? Which of the three theories would explain his sociological approach and perspective.
1. Assess pros and cons for creating a pathway to citizenship for the 700,000 DACA recipients in the United States.
2. Practice good critical thinking and thoughtful online responding: Consider which side you agree with and WHY. What was your thought process? Find evidence to support the side of the argument you agree with more (e.g., book chapters, websites, journal articles, TED talks, videos, etc.), but make sure to mention the other side of the argument.
Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65GThGSvVOI
