Assignments

Changing Organ Systems

Instructions

Step 1: Review the episode and your notes again, paying special attention to how the parasites change the bodies of their hosts.

Step 2: Evaluate the process of metamorphosis in the story. Choose one body system and talk about how the parasite affects that system. This should be based on what you know of the system and the articles and resources provided in this module. Discuss AT LEAST TWO organs.

Think about:

How accurately does the episode portray anatomical structures and processes?
How well does it work in the world of the story? Does the science of the infection seem to hold up?
How, if at all, could the science be improved? What about the story?

Step 3: Write a one two-page (double space) response based on your discovery. You may choose to write:

One-two pages (double-spaced) of a short story inspired by the two organs you chose and how the Tarchannan parasite might affect those organs in another creature (an animal, for example) or how changes in those organs due to the parasite might affect another aspect of human existence (romantic relationships, for example).

OR

One-two pages (double-spaced) that hypothesizes on how the Tarchannan creatures would affect two organs of the system mentioned. Be sure you state how the organ functions normally, and what changes you might expect due to the parasitic relationship.

Requirements

Your submission must:

Address at least TWO organs that are part of the same body system
Contain both the evaluation from Step 2 and the writing from Step 3. Both should be clearly labeled.
Meet length requirements
Be clear and easy to follow
Be edited and revised for spelling and grammar
Include an appropriately formatted bibliographic entry for the article in this module and any other resources used.

Resources

Body Systems PowerPoint

Purdue OWL

APA Paper Template

MLA Paper Template