This document outlines the requirements for a final presentation project on a controversial topic in biology or biotechnology for a college course. Students must create a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes: 1) A technical overview of the topic including what it is, its purpose, applications, and scientific unknowns. 2) A summary of arguments in favor of the topic and its potential benefits. 3) A summary of arguments against the topic and potential negative impacts. 4) An overview of current perspectives on the topic from media, regulations, research areas, and ethical issues. 5) A reflection on the student's perspectives on choosing and researching the topic. Topics must be chosen from a provided list of options such as genetically modified organisms,

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The final project for this course is the creation of a well-researched presentation
about a specific topic in biology/biotechnology. The world of biology is deeply
connected to our everyday lives. Many topics are controversial and often are tried in
the media without a balanced, evidence-based perspective. For example, currently,
there is controversy regarding stem cell research, the genetic modification of foods,
DNA profiling, and more. To develop the ability to logically assess the scientific
foundations of a controversial topic in biology to form and present an informed
opinion, you will create a presentation that includes a technical overview of the topic
and gives a summary of the arguments for and against the topic with supporting
evidence
The project is supported by two milestones, which will be submitted at various points
throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions.
These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two and Five. The final project will be
submitted in Module Seven
In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course
outcomes:
Describe the structure and function of cells, the basic processes of genetics, and the
interactions between organisms and their environment

2. Research a particular biotechnology and construct a project that uses scientific
information to explain it
Analyze scientific articles and develop questions about them, leading to a greater
understanding of the complex relationship between technology and society
Reflect on ethical dimensions of current topics in biology and biotechnology, and
develop well-informed, scientifically literate opinions about their health and the
environment
Major decisions are made today about biological issues that affect all of us as
consumers and citizens. To understand these issues and make informed,
scientifically literate choices about your health and about the world around you, you
will explore a specific, controversial topic in biology for the final project. You will
select one of the topic groups from the list provided below and define the specific
topic for your project. You will create a presentation that includes a technical
overview of your specific topic, a summary of the arguments for and against the topic
with supporting evidence, and an overview of the current attitudes about the topic in
the United States and around the world. You should use a minimum of five credible
sources of information including academic journals (try the SNHU Shapiro Library for
help), your textbook, and government and academic websites. Avoid websites such
Wikipedia and Ask.com—these are not considered to be reliable sources. Your final
presentation should be 12–15 slides in length, with supporting images or diagrams.
Include a title slide and a slide with all references correctly cited using APA format in
addition to the 12–15 content slides.
Presentation Resources: Your final presentation will be submitted in PowerPoint or
another presentation format such as Google Slides or Prezi. You can also visit
https://www.openoffice.org to download the program named Impress. It allows you to

3. create a PowerPoint presentation with a free, compatible program through
OpenOffice. A free Word program is also available at this web address
Writing Resources: References and additional formatting should be done in APA 6th
edition format. If you need help with APA citation and reference formatting, please
consult the Research/Writing folder in the class. More information on formatting can
be found at the Purdue Online Writing Lab website. The Shapiro Library at SNHU also
has some great writing resources, as well as searchable databases of academic
works to consult. For example, the ProQuest Biology Journals database provides
access to a wide range of biology topics including some of the most popular
information resources for users in academic, government, and public research
environments. For this project, the use of reliable academic resources is important to
ensure the presentation of accurate and timely material. Academic resources include
your textbook, journal articles, and government websites. Please avoid the use of
sites like Wikipedia and Ask.com, as they are not considered academically reliable.
Choose one of the topic groups below to explore for your final project.
Cellular Genetic Modification (“Designer Babies”): This includes the genetic
manipulation of unborn children to change genetic sequences to alter a heritable
feature (e.g., gender, green eyes) or gene modification to treat a genetic disease
Cloning (applies to all life forms): Cloning is the process of creating a genetic
duplicate in some capacity (e.g., cells, tissue, or a whole organism). Some uses of
cloning include reproductive cloning to create a genetically identical organism and
therapeutic cloning to create tissues such as blood cells for use in the treatment of
disease
DNA Profiling: This involves creating genetic profiles based on the analysis of DNA.
This genetic “fingerprinting” technology is used in a number of capacities including

4. law enforcement (e.g., to compare DNA evidence at a crime scene with DNA of a
suspect) or to determine paternity
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): This technology involves the alteration of
genes in an organism to affect growth or other characteristics such as resistance to
disease, insects, or pesticides
Pollution/Environmental Impact on Human Health: Many environmental chemicals are
developed for convenience (e.g., increase food shelf-life, make grass grow lush and
green) or to reduce business costs (e.g., preservatives, weed killers, pesticides to
reduce crop losses, antibiotics to increase animal growth).
Stem Cell Research and Treatments: This broad topic involves the use of stem cells,
special cells that can differentiate into many different types of cells. These have a
number of origins and applications, including disease management in humans
Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Technical Overview: In 2–3 slides, provide background information including a
technical overview of the topic in general so the average person would understand.
Specifically, address:
a) What is the biological basis of the technology or process? How does it work?
b) What is the purpose of the technology or process?
c) How is the technology applied to the real world? Is it currently being used? In what
capacity?
d) What are the scientific unknowns or uncertainties about the topic?

5. II. Summary of the Benefits: In 2–3 slides, summarize research that supports the use
of the technology you have chosen. If you were to argue for the support of the topic,
what information would you provide to educate people on the topic? Specifically, for
this section
a) Provide facts about the benefits of the topic, avoiding personal bias.
b) How does it (or how could it) enhance human life
III. Summary of the arguments against the topic: In 2–3 slides, summarize research
that refutes the use of the technology you have chosen. If you were to argue against
the topic, what information would you provide to educate people on the topic?
Specifically, for this section
a) Provide facts about the pitfalls of the topic, avoiding personal bias.
b) How does it (or how could it) negatively affect human life
IV. Perspectives: In 2–3 slides, provide a general overview of the current perspectives
surrounding your topic. To get started, consult reliable news sources (e.g., CNN, New
York Times, your local news) and search for your topic. Specifically, answer
a) What are the current attitudes in the media?
b) Are there new rules or laws or changes to regulations being considered for this
technology in the United States? If there are none in the works, describe the key
regulatory controls on the technology now.
c) Briefly describe at least two current areas of scientific research surrounding your
topic.

6. d) Explain an ethical issue surrounding your topic (e.g., human health concerns,
religious objections) without bias
V. Personal reflections: In one slide, provide a brief summary of your perspectives on
the topic. Specifically, what led you to choose this topic? Did your perspective on the
topic change as you progressed through the research? Share your overall opinion
regarding the topic