Schedule for Group Presentations
The numbers associated with each presentation,
correspond to the proposition number on a questionnaire completed by enrolled
students on the first day of class. The
results of that questionnaire are posted.
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| Pod 1
Presentation 1:25 - 1:40 Q&A 1:40 - 1:50 |
16. The negative effects of caffeine are sufficient
enough that individuals should limit their consumption of it.
(web-site) Brian Canna,
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14. Vehicles powered by a combination of batteries
and gasoline actually cause more environmental damage than those powered
by gasoline alone. (web-site)
Gina Bui, Adam Hock, Jacob LaPorte, and Candy Tong |
4. The nature of drug addiction is such that
it is irreversible.
(web-site) Laura Tolen,
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26. Antibiotics used in animal food creates
long-term health hazards for humans.
(web-site) Whelton Miller,
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| Pod 2
Presentation 1:50 - 2:05 Q&A 2:05 - 2:15 |
19. Modern combinatorial approaches to drug
discovery are so effective that there is virtually no need to seek new
drug leads from plants in disappearing tropical forests. (web-site)
Nicole Goodwin, Eric Johnson, Lex Kim, and Kate O'Reilly |
30. Mercury emitted by coal-burning power plants
represents a significant health concern.
(web-site) Joanna French,
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27a. It is appropriate to exclude
athletes from sanctioned competition if they have consumed performance
enhancing natural products such as creatine, androstenedione, or epinephrine.
(web-site)
Heather Bunting, Shannon FitzPatrick, and Kevin Hascup |
29. For many reasons, Americans should eat less
meat.
(web-site) Kenneth Ayers,
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| Pod 3
Presentation 2:15 - 2:30 Q&A 2:30 - 2:40 |
24. Besides being a whole lot cheaper, Newark
tap water is safer than bottled drinking water.
(web-site) Bob Hempton, Jennifer Fuerch, Rebecca Helm, and John Yeomans |
OPEN |
20. Until the efficacy of herbal supplements
is demonstrated, the Federal Food and Drug Administration should ban advertising
claims about them. (web-site)
Suzanne Bart, Christina Crowers, Krista Myers, and Stephanie Sabatino |
23. Knowledge of the genetic determinants of
human behavior and the sequenced human genome should be used to screen
infants to identify and monitor people who may become criminals as adults.
(web-site) Joanna French, Matthew Kuhls, Adam Himebauch, and Lindette Thornton |
| Pod 4
Presentation 2:40 - 2:55 Q&A 2:55 - 3:05 |
35. The experience with "Mad Cow
Disease" in Great Britain suggests that there is risk of MCD associated
with eating beef in the United States.
(web-site) Mosleuddin Sikander, Marc DeLuca,
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OPEN |
32. "Natural" and "Organic" foods
are chemically indistinguishable from their counterparts that are not-so-labeled.
(web-site) Nina Baron,
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27b. It is appropriate to exclude
athletes from sanctioned competition if they have consumed performance-enhancing
natural products such as creatine, androstenedione, or epinephrine. (web-site)
Brian Canna, Doug Clark, Donald Jones,
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