BIO 304 . WEEK 8 OF 8 . DISCUSSION

Looking back across eight weeks

Final week. Synthesize across systems, reflect on what changed, and look forward.

Initial post due Friday. Replies due Sunday. Substantive replies build on or respectfully challenge a classmate's thinking.

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Deadlines and expectations

Three dates to put on your calendar.

Prompt opens

Wed, Jul 29

Wednesday, 12:00 AM

Initial post due

Fri, Jul 31

Friday, 11:59 PM

Replies due

Sun, Aug 2

Sunday, 11:59 PM

Your prompt

What to write about.

Last week of the course. This is a synthesis discussion.

Pick one body system you came in already familiar with and one body system you came in knowing little about.

In your initial post (300-400 words):

  1. For the familiar system: what's one concept you now understand differently than you did on day one? Be specific.
  2. For the unfamiliar system: what's one moment from this term where the lightbulb went on?
  3. Across the whole course: pick one connection between two systems that you didn't expect when you started. (Examples: the connection between kidney filtration and blood pressure; between the nervous system and the muscle action potential; between digestion and immunity.)
  4. Forward look: what's one question about the human body you'd want to chase next?
Replies

What makes a reply substantive.

  • Substantive: at least 75 words. Goes beyond "I agree" or "nice post."
  • Builds or challenges: extend a classmate's idea with new information, OR respectfully push back with reasoning.
  • Cite or apply: reference the OpenStax section, your textbook reading, or a topic from this week's pre-work.
  • At least two replies to different classmates by Sunday.
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Open the Canvas thread for Week 8.

Initial post due Friday by 11:59 PM. Two replies due Sunday by 11:59 PM.

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