Academic InteractionsSpring 2016, IECP, Nikki Mattson

Groups

Faisal A., Hamad, Hang Abdulla, Mashari, Juman, Fang Hassan, Faris, Tram, Xin Malek, Bashayr, Eunyeong, Faisal Z.

Agenda

Conversation Starters Genomic Sequencing Video + Discussion Genomic Sequencing group presentation preparation

Conversation Starters A

Insects play a big role in our ecosystem. But sometimes they could create problems like destroying all the crops. That’s why a lot of people are trying to eliminate insects like grasshoppers. What is your opinion about eliminating insects? Are there any insects, particular, that you would like to eliminate?

(Juman – biology)

Conversation Starters A Engineering students have to conduct experiments while

they are sophomores in mechanical engineering. Many students are attracted by the department of mechanical engineering due to the fascinating experiments that they can experience as engineering students in workshops that are held by the department. However, students have to put on masks during some experiments due to the chemical hazards. The scent could be harmful for student’s lungs. Does your department in university conduct experiments that resemble those undertaken in my department?

(Faris Almalki - a teaching assistant, mechanical engineering department)

Conversation Starters A

Imitation is an impressive mode of learning commonly used by children. By watching and imitating others, young children learn how to behave (socially and emotionally). So what do children learn by imitating their parents? Can you think of any funny/interesting examples from your own experience?

(Tram Nguyen - Education)

Conversation Starters B

Scientists have developed many robots that are capable of completing tasks that resembling human activity. Nowadays, robots have taken the places of many people at work places, which is causing more unemployment as robots become cheaper and cheaper. What types of tasks do you think we should and shouldn’t use robots for?

(Mohammed Alsadiq, EE)

Conversation Starters B

In our world we have a lot of insects. Some of them do not cause any danger to people, but some of them do, such as the Anisoptera. This insect can hurt us by putting her egg’s poison in our food or water, and those eggs can kill a person within 60 seconds of when he/she eats the poison. What other insects are dangerous? How are such insects managed?

(Hameed Alsharari, Vet)

Conversation Starters B

The law field is a fascinating place to work in. Working with different people and different cases provides a lot of variety and challenges. I have found myself deep in love with the law environment, which is fascinating to me. However, not all people work in a job that they love. Do you think it is more important to work in a job that you love, or job a that provides a high salary?

(Riyan Almogbel, Law)

Volunteers for Practice 2-minute presentations on Friday?

Review: Pathways 3

TEDMED: Amy Mcguire Talk – possible consequences of genomic sequencing http://www.tedmed.com/talks/show?id=309672

Group Discussion

1. If you could take a test to predict your future medical conditions, would you? Why/why not?

2. What advantages does the speaker see to genome sequencing? 3. What disadvantages does the speaker see to genome sequencing? 4. What reactions do you have to what you saw?

Tasks – Presenting an Article Summary and Reaction 1) Read and Listen to the article provided to your group. Audio files in BOX.

Rooms 303 and 305 reserved so groups can disperse. 2) Discuss and review the article’s content with your group. 3) Complete the outline with your group. 4) Prepare for your speech.

Next Time 4) While the other groups are presenting, take notes. 5) With your group, prepare a written statement describing what you see as

the main advantages and disadvantages of genomic sequencing, as well as your overall thoughts on the topic.

Assigned Articles (Audio Files in Box)

Faisal A., Hamad, Hang (The real, scary, and…) Abdulla, Mashari, Juman, Fang (Personal Genome Testing) Hassan, Faris, Tram, Xin (23 and me is Terrifying…) Malek, Bashayr, Eunyeong, Faisal Z. (New Gene Therapy…)

HW

Be ready for group presentation next class English Central Goal 4 Due Sunday at 7 Meet with your LC Partner this week (Video and Reflection due in Box by

Sunday at midnight) Post Conversation Starter for pg. 44 words by midnight tonight