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Time to go for one last walk in this course. We know where you have been from the first written assignment, now, where would you like to go? What do you want to explore?

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“Humans and Nature

1.The Earth is a living planet; from the atmosphere above us to the soils and root systems under our feet, the Earth is teeming with life. But how much do we know about all this life? Our textbook author, and indeed environmentalists and conservationists across the globe, hope to change our perception of the Earth; to encourage us to sustain and preserve the life that sustains our lives. To start your final written assignment, what do you think of when you hear the word nature? What does that word mean to you now, and has your perception of and relationship to nature changed over this course?

2.As humans, we share much of our DNA with every other living plant and animal on this planet. But each species is special in its own way. So, for the second part of your final written assignment, I would like you to consider the following question: What makes us human? What makes humans special? Now that you have gotten to know about some of the other resident species of this planet, are we really so far apart from them in our behaviors, our traits, our characteristics? What do we share?

3.Time to go for one last walk in this course. We know where you have been from the first written assignment, now, where would you like to go? What do you want to explore?

4.Finally, who is “your greater self?” And if you were to write a note to that self, what would you tell them about this remarkable planet we live on and the many species we share it with?

Research DNS on Azure and other network services that Azure offers. Write a minimum 1-page, APA formatted paper that addresses the following: What are the benefits by hosting your services in their cloud, as opposed to on-premises?

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Cyber Security Question

Instructions

Part 1

Section 1: Azure Network Services

Research DNS on Azure and other network services that Azure offers. Write a minimum 1-page, APA formatted paper that addresses the following: What are the benefits by hosting your services in their cloud, as opposed to on-premises? Some items to search for are high-availability, redundancy, and fault tolerance.

Would you choose to host your network services in the cloud? Support your reasoning with research.

Section 2: Microsoft Operating Systems and Azure Synopsis

Based on the knowledge you have achieved so far in this class, compose a minimum 1-page synopsis compiling what you have learned about Microsoft operating systems and Azure. Describe how you will use this knowledge in any other class, your present or future career, or your personal life.

 

Part 2: Azure Network Services

Go to A Cloud Guru. Open the Playground tab, select Cloud Sandboxes, and select the Azure Sandbox. Log on to the cloud resource. You will need to click the “Create Resource” button. Select “Security”. Select “See all”. Select “VM-Series Next-Generation Firewall from Palo Alto Networks”. Select “Create”.

On the Basics page, fill in the username with FirstNameLastName of the student. Fill in your password. Take a screen capture of this page.

On the VM-Series Configuration page, the DNS name should be lastname-in203. The VM name of VM-Series should be lastnamein203. Take a screen capture of this page.

Take a screen capture after you have created the VM.

Write a minimum 1-paragraph paper on what you learned in the assignment, as well as any additional questions you have.

Create a Python program that populates an array variable (containing at least five elements) within a loop using input supplied by the user.

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Week7 discussion

Create a Python program that populates an array variable (containing at least five elements) within a loop using input supplied by the user. It should then perform some modification to each element of the array using a second loop, and then display the modified array in a third loop. Note that there should be only one array, but three loops.Post your code as an attachment (.py file) and post a screenshot of executing your program on at least one test case. Be sure to choose a program different from any of the programs already posted by your classmates.

Reply to another student’s post. Modify that student’s program by adding another modification to each element of the array. Display the modified array. Document the code of your change (what and who). Post your modified code as text as an attachment (.txt or .py file) and post a screenshot of executing your program on at least one test case.

Briefly summarize the recommendations. Elaboration on what other strategies you considered for each recommendation. Why were those alternatives less appropriate?

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Final Project

  • Prepare and present key financial planning recommendations to your assigned client
    • Key recommendations will be delivered orally with a PowerPoint as if the instructor were the client

Each member of the team will present some aspect of the plan.

  • Summarize key recommendations in 2-3 pages Briefly summarize the recommendations.

Elaboration on what other strategies you considered for each recommendation.

Why were those alternatives less appropriate?

  • Every scenario will have at least one recommendation related to each the following
    • Investments
    • Tax Planning
    • Insurance
  • Consider and articulate when the recommendation should incorporate the guidance of other advisors/attorneys
  • Other topics to consider
    • Estate Planning (including beneficiary designations)
    • Family Law Planning (Pre and post-nuptial agreements, adoption)
    • Cash Flow Planning
    • Charitable Giving
  • All plans should state the recommended asset allocation with some rationale for why it is
    • Generally speaking, most well-designed mainstream portfolios are diversified across size and nationality.
    • If yours varies, please explain why that’s best for the
  • If you believe you need to make some assumptions that are not included in your client scenarios, you may create some basic assumptions
    • Add these assumptions to the 2-3 page key recommendations document
    • Take care not to change the fundamental basics of the client situation

In a spontaneous electrochemical cell, at which electrode does reduction occur? In a spontaneous electrochemical cell, at which electrode does oxidation occur?

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Exercise 10 Report Form:  Electrochemistry – Galvanic Electrochemical Cells

 

Name: _________________________________         Date:  ____________________

Lab Partner: _____________________________        Instructor: ________________

 

Electrochemical cells:

Reaction Zn + Cu2+ (0.10 M) ® Zn2+ (0.10 M) + Cu Zn + Fe2+ (0.20 M) ® Zn2+ (0.10 M) + Fe Fe + Cu2+ (0.10 M) ® Fe2+ (0.20 M) + Cu Zn + Br2 (sat’d) ® Zn2+ (0.10 M) + 2 Br– (0.5 M) Cu + Cu2+ (0.10 M) ® Cu2+ (1.0×10-5 M) + Cu
(2 points) Measured potential (V)          
(2 points) Calculated potential (V)          
(2 points) Which substance is oxidized?          
(2 points) Which substance acts as the cathode?          
(1 point) The e– flow from which electrode?          
(1 point) The e– flow to which electrode?          

 

  1. (1 point) In a spontaneous electrochemical cell, at which electrode does reduction occur?
  2. (1 point) In a spontaneous electrochemical cell, at which electrode does oxidation occur?
  3. (1 point) In a spontaneous electrochemical cell, electrons flow from which electrode to which electrode?
  4. (2 points) For full credit, show your calculation of the ‘Calculated Potential’ for the Cu/Cu concentration cell.

 

 

 

How might they utilize machine learning to create advanced analytics and business intelligence? Summarize your findings in one(1) to two(2) pages.

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Group Assignment 6 – Business Intelligence & AI

Part One – Based on your organization’s business model, what business analytics might help your organization? What analytics might assist them in Digital Transformation?  Brainstorm 6-8 ideas.

Focus on unique opportunities for their business model/industry/product base. Avoid listing generic reports (e.g., Personal File listing, Income Statement, etc.).  This is not a research questions, use your imagination and insights from what you’ve learned. For high scores, be creative – think outside the box!  Summarize your findings in at least two(2) pages.

For each analytic you propose:

  • Provide an explanation of the analytic
  • List some of the important data necessary for the analytic

Part Two – How might they utilize machine learning to create advanced analytics and business intelligence? Summarize your findings in one(1) to two(2) pages.

Using Six Sigma to compare the manufacturing defect rate on your product, what could be some additional reasons for the reduction in sales? What operational changes could be made to increase performance?

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Matrix Market Analysis

You are a Business Strategy Analyst working for a mid-size retail company. You have been asked to review a current product that has decreased in sales and create a comparative matrix. You will need to research direct and indirect competitors and provide your matrix and a report to your CIO (Chief Information Officer). You have also conducted a manufacturing performance review and received the following sample size information from the product line from all of the manufacturing plants.

Step One: Research one of the following three products and related industries. Create a comparative matrix (including your product) using the template and example provided to get some ideas. You will need to decide your objectives (Price, Easy to Use, Color Options, etc.) and your direct competitors. However, do not forget to include any indirect competitors or industries. NOTE: The template is just a starting point for your comparative matrix, and you may need to add more rows or columns depending on your building and research for your matrix. Remember, this will be an essential step in answering the questions in the next step, so you need to be mindful and thoughtful about what goes into your matrix

 

Step Two: After you have created your comparative matrix for your product, write a report for the CIO. Make sure you include your comparative matrix by copying and pasting it into your Word document. Address the following in your report:

What is the outcome(s) of your comparative matrix market analysis?

Using Six Sigma to compare the manufacturing defect rate on your product, what could be some additional reasons for the reduction in sales? What operational changes could be made to increase performance?

Discuss how the business performance management (BPM) process would impact the company.

Provide attribution for credible sources needed in completing your report.

Create a one-page, infographic to demonstrate your personal leadership credo. it is about your leadership philosophy.

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Read then write

This activity gives you the opportunity to consider your leadership style, values, attitudes, behaviors, and norms that will guide how you will lead others and how you will lead intentionally—strategically. Morrie seemed to grasp the notion that his leadership was of value to others, even in his final days. What do you think they said about him in the eulogy? Likely, they spoke of legacy. For this activity, you will consider your leadership legacy and guiding principles.

You will create a one-page, infographic to demonstrate your personal leadership credo. it is about your leadership philosophy. You can use technology such as Canva, PPT, or Word to create a one-page expression of your learning. Creating our own patterns helps us to learn. This one-pager connects to both the verbal and visual learning styles, to what you’ve read and experienced from the Mitch Album reading, Tuesdays with Morrie. Again, you’ll have the opportunity to connect words, images, and personal values. In short, this one-pager becomes a metaphor for the learning you’ve done.

Your one-page, illustration should:

  • Highlight at least three personal values that will guide your leadership. (Values statements)
  • Make a personal statement about what you’ve read, viewed, or experienced as you’ve interacted with the reading. (Morrie Take away)
  • Discuss at least two operating norms that will guide your leadership. (What behaviors will be observable from your leadership? Think about styles and the characteristics we discussed of those top ten.)
  • Be creative and engaging.

Utilize these free image resources:

Discuss the tools or diagnostic tests that are used to make the diagnosis. Explain, in general terms, how each tool or test works and how the data from the tool or test conveys the relevant information to the clinician about the body function or structure that is impacted by the disease.

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Final Part: Understanding Health and Disease

Part II: Evidence-based Diagnosis

Due Week 7

In this section, you will discuss the evidence that clinicians gather to diagnose the two diseases/disorders that you selected for Part 1. Use only credible sources for your Part II sources

Part II submission should include the following information for both diseases you chose in Part I:

(a) Signs and symptoms of the disease.

(b) Explain the effects of the disease on healthy body structure and function and how these effects relate to signs and symptoms.

(c) Discuss the tools or diagnostic tests that are used to make the diagnosis. Explain, in general terms, how each tool or test works and how the data from the tool or test conveys the relevant information to the clinician about the body function or structure that is impacted by the disease.

(d) For your Summary, discuss the following ideas:

– What differences and similarities exist between communicable and non-communicable diseases/disorders based on your choices?

– Risk factors

What are the risk factors for each of the diseases/disorders?
Are any of the risk factors in common?
Are any risk factors controllable? Why and how?
– How are the diagnostic tools or tests similar or different for the two diseases/disorders?

– Discuss at least one promising treatment or cure for each of the diseases/disorders you selected.

– Are there societal conditions that predispose these diseases/disorders to certain groups (think of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, age)? If a societal change is a cure (such as decreasing social injustice or less reliance on fossil fuels that pollute the environment), discuss any progress toward societal change.

 

(e) Written in your own words (less than 20% quoted material)

Keep in mind that longer does not always mean better. Good writing practices, including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, sentence, and paragraph structure, and a clear flow of thought, will account for a portion of your grade.

Write about the Disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.

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Environmental Health

Write about the Disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.