Unit 2 journal

Go to the chemical classifications section of the ATSDR’s the link is below . Have you ever been exposed to one of these chemicals? If so, how did it happen? Did it cause any symptoms? If you have not, which chemical do you feel is the most dangerous that you would try to protect your friends and family from exposure?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/ToxChemicalClasses.asp

Question one

You are the instructor for a group of first responders. In your own words, how would you describe the periodic table of elements in a way that can help them understand the chemical and physical characteristics of chemicals that could be part of an incident to which they have to respond?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 2

There are certain trends recognized on the periodic table depending on the element’s location on the table. Categorize these different trends in relation to what is the reason for the trend on the periodic table.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3

Analyze the differences between ionic and covalent bonds, and discuss why it is important for a responder to know the difference.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 4

Explain the ionization of molecules and why it is important to responders to a hazardous materials incident.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length

Journal 3

Instructions

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, many common household products are used for the purpose of getting high, especially by children and adolescents. Many of these chemicals include gases used as propellants. Based on your opinion, should we ban these chemicals and only deal with organic types of cleaners like mild soaps, lemon juice, etc.?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Journal 4

Identify a chemical reaction that you noticed firsthand, a precipitation, acid/base or oxidation/reduction reaction and discuss how it was controlled. This could be as simple as chemicals mixing in your household by accident, or the chemical reaction of fireworks being lit, etc. Explain which type of reaction you saw. Did you ever feel unsafe during the reaction?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Journal 5

Instructions

Identify a chemical in your home or office that is an inorganic chemical. What precautions would you take if this chemical spilled in your home or office? Consider people potentially exposed to the chemical, and think of preserving property and the environment.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Journal 6

Instructions

What is the most dangerous organic hydrocarbon you have ever come into contact with? Remember, hydrocarbons are everywhere, from cigarette smoke to gasoline. Are there any other precautions you will take when handling these chemicals in the future based on what you have learned so far?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary

Journal 7

Instructions

After reading the tools of the trade chapter where the textbook talks about the many different sampling meters and tools, which tool do you think is the most important? In other words, if you were building a hazardous material response team, which measurement tool would be first on your list to purchase? Why?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit 8

Instructions

Reflect on how the concepts in this course can be applied to real-world situations and increase your chances of career or life success. For example, identify the chemical substance or the weapon of mass destruction that you are most concerned about in your community. In other words, what is your fear that involves a WMD event in your community? How would you try to prevent the event from happening in the first place?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary

Video

View the Youtube video below.  It is a presentation by Pattie Maes, an MIT researcher in the field of Augmented Reality, who discusses how a person’s experience with their surroundings might be augmented with relevant digital information.  (Note: View the initial 25 minutes before the Q & A session begins.)

Sixth Sense – Pattie Maes at USI – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF3F5HY_7SE

Written Assignment

Come up with an idea for a new product that would provide relevant digital information to a person in some situation.  Pattie Maes presented several examples in the video.  Next, clearly explain the benefits your new product would provide to a group of consumers and how it would be better than what they currently use/do. 

Finally, discuss how you think the success of your new product would be influenced by each of the five characteristics of an innovation (i.e., relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, divisibility, and communicability).  (Note: Review both Chapter 20 of the Kotler & Keller textbook and the grading rubric as you prepare your written assignment.)

Your written assignment should be no more than 2 pages long, not including any citations.  Your written assignment should reflect proper grammar, spelling, and style.  Any source citations should use APA formatting.

Assignment #2 – Visit the Steelcase website at:

https://www.touchboards.com/steelcase/steelcase-eno2810/ (Links to an external site.)

And read about electronic whiteboards. What advantages and disadvantages do you see in using a whiteboard during a meeting? Would you recommend purchasing this product? Explain why or why not. Draft a memo to your boss outlining your recommendations and a plan for action (tips are listed below).

TIPS FOR CREATING AN EFFFECTIVE MEMO:

Memos

When preparing a memo, you

May use a lower-grade paper than you use for letters

May be asked to use a special memo form

Include the title “Memo” (or similar) at the top of the page either centered or flush left

At the top of a memo (arranged in almost any order), place introductory information such as

To:

From:

Date:

Subject:

If a memo has wide distribution, type “See distribution list” after “To:” and place recipient names at the bottom of the page (usually in alphabetical order).

The subject line (or lines) should be short but informative.

For the body of the memo:

Start on the fourth line below heading.

Use single-spacing, with double spacing between paragraphs (unless the memo is very short).

Either indent paragraphs or make them flush left.

Head the second page just as you would head the second page of letter.

Although no complimentary close or signature block is required in a memo, the sender may initial the memo beside his or her name or at the bottom of the memo.

Handle reference initials, enclosure notations, and copy notations just as you would in a letter.

Memos may be delivered by hand, interoffice mail, or post office.

1-Holding the position of a judge comes up with much decision-making and consideration in relation to whether to allow someone bail or not who has been charged with a crime. Judges also have to make sure that the decisions they are making are ethically right and also in the best interest of the accused individual. The 8th Amendment ultimately gives us the rules and provisions regarding a person’s right to bail and what should be considered when determining if someone should receive bail or not. According to Howe (2015), the principal issue concerns the evidence to be weighed in determining the bail decision. Is the defendant qualified for individualized consideration of different parts of his character, record, and crime, or can courts render absolute bail decisions dependent on the idea of the charged offense? The subsequent inquiry concerns the idea of the “fit” test between a bail amount and the reason for the bail that courts looking over bail decisions ought to apply. Is the test tough, for example, regardless of whether the bail amount was basic to serve the administration interest, relaxed, or, whether the bail amount was discretionary, or someplace in the middle? Without coming together, the Court could presumably abstain from addressing these inquiries with exactness, since government bail resolutions settle them in manners that give at least as much assurance as the Excessive Bail Clause probably would give (Howe, 2015).

Reference

Howe, S. W. (2015). The implications of incorporating the Eighth Amendment prohibition on excessive bail. Hofstra Law Review, 4, 1037.

2- The Eighth amendment in the Bill of Rights, outlaw’s excessive punishment, to include excessive bail (Howe, 2015). Approximately, on average there are 500,000 people in county jails throughout the U.S. awaiting to appear before a bail judge (Howe, 201). Bail judges are given considerable discretion when establishing bail condition, which ultimately have cause differences in bail sanction within a single jurisdiction (Howe, 2015). The beginning of the process usually starts within 24 to 48 hours from when the defendant was arrested, lasting a few minutes and conducted via videoconference to allow the judge discretion when observing a defendant’s demeanor (Howe, 2015). The judges bases their decision on many factors to include: the nature of the alleged crime they committed, the evidence against the defendant, past criminal history, the safety risk the defendant possess to society, risk of flight which encompasses job status, housing situation, family situation etc. (Howe, 2015). By assessing their decision on these factors, judges can get an overall view of the character of the defendant, which can ensure that the judge makes a rational and logical choice when granting bail sanction. Establishing their decision on the defendant’s character rather than person biases or prejudice, will ensure that the judge actions in an ethical manner when deciding on bail sanctions for defendants.

Reference

Howe, S. W. (2015). The Implications of Incorporating the Eighth Amendment Prohibition on Excessive

Bail. Hofstra Law Review, 43(4), 1037–1083.

3- According to Tracz (2019), prosecutors essentially control criminal prosecution as they are the actors that allow the development of trials as they make the decisions to investigate, permit a plea-bargain, and determine if and when charges will be brought forward. Yet they are restricted by the six amendment, as ever person who have been charged with a crime has the right to a speedy and fair trial. Yet, prosecutorial proceedings are known to be lengthy and time consuming, the concept of a speedy trial is vague wording, as time is subjected from person to person. I do not believe that the original concept that the founding fathers had are being fulfilled by our current judicial process yet delays in a court proceeding are necessary. As this issue revolves around ensuring that justice is brought forth not only for the victims but also for the defendant to ensure that they are justly tried and if so, convicted.

Court personal do have an ethical and legal obligation to ensure that they do not prolong a court trial to ensure that they are do not place undue burden on someone who might be innocent. The ethical and legal obligation of a court actor does not only extend to the criminal defendant but also to the victims involved, as they are having to relive trauma due to the ongoing court proceedings.

References

Tracz, E. T. (2019). Revisiting the Right to a Speedy Trial: Reconciling the Sixth Amendment with Speedy Trial Act. Capital University Law Review, 1, 1.