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Which of the following topics is related to chromosome 15q deletion?
Which of the following topics is related to chromosome 15q deletion?
Which of the following topics is related to dopamine and mitochondrial dysfunction?
Which of the following topics is related to dopamine and mitochondrial dysfunction?
What is the primary defect in Hemochromatosis?
What is the primary defect in Hemochromatosis?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of G6PD deficiency?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of G6PD deficiency?
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What is the underlying cause of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is the underlying cause of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
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What is the primary function of the enzyme Phenylalanine Hydroxylase?
What is the primary function of the enzyme Phenylalanine Hydroxylase?
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What is the role of the HFE gene in Hemochromatosis?
What is the role of the HFE gene in Hemochromatosis?
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What is the primary consequence of Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the primary consequence of Tay-Sachs disease?
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What is the underlying cause of Multiple Sclerosis?
What is the underlying cause of Multiple Sclerosis?
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What is the primary defect in Hemophilia?
What is the primary defect in Hemophilia?
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Which of the following is a core assumption of the functionalist perspective?
Which of the following is a core assumption of the functionalist perspective?
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According to functionalists, what happens when the parts of society do not function well?
According to functionalists, what happens when the parts of society do not function well?
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What is a criticism of the functionalist perspective?
What is a criticism of the functionalist perspective?
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How does the functionalist perspective differ from symbolic interactionalism?
How does the functionalist perspective differ from symbolic interactionalism?
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What is NOT a characteristic of the functionalist perspective?
What is NOT a characteristic of the functionalist perspective?
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How does the functionalist perspective view the role of individuals in society?
How does the functionalist perspective view the role of individuals in society?
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What is a limitation of the functionalist perspective?
What is a limitation of the functionalist perspective?
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How does the functionalist perspective view social change?
How does the functionalist perspective view social change?
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What is the core idea of Marx's theory in relation to the economy and the people working within it?
What is the core idea of Marx's theory in relation to the economy and the people working within it?
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What is the term Marx used to describe the individuals who perform labor that is then taken and sold by the bourgeoisie?
What is the term Marx used to describe the individuals who perform labor that is then taken and sold by the bourgeoisie?
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What is the predicted outcome of the struggle between the social classes according to Marxist ideology?
What is the predicted outcome of the struggle between the social classes according to Marxist ideology?
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What is the primary concern of the bourgeoisie, according to Marx's theory?
What is the primary concern of the bourgeoisie, according to Marx's theory?
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What is the term used to describe the wealthy bosses, owners, and managers, according to Marx's theory?
What is the term used to describe the wealthy bosses, owners, and managers, according to Marx's theory?
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What is the predicted outcome of capitalism, according to Marxist ideology?
What is the predicted outcome of capitalism, according to Marxist ideology?
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What is the primary desire of the proletariat, according to Marx's theory?
What is the primary desire of the proletariat, according to Marx's theory?
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What is the title of the book written by Marx and Friedrich Engels that outlines the features of Marxist ideology?
What is the title of the book written by Marx and Friedrich Engels that outlines the features of Marxist ideology?
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What is the term used to describe the relationship between the economy and the people working within it, according to Marx's theory?
What is the term used to describe the relationship between the economy and the people working within it, according to Marx's theory?
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What is the primary goal of the proletariat, according to Marx's theory?
What is the primary goal of the proletariat, according to Marx's theory?
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What is the primary motivation of private individuals in a capitalist economic system?
What is the primary motivation of private individuals in a capitalist economic system?
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What is the result of the exploitation of workers by capitalists, according to Marx?
What is the result of the exploitation of workers by capitalists, according to Marx?
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What is the ultimate goal of a communist society?
What is the ultimate goal of a communist society?
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What is the view of Marxists on the division between social classes?
What is the view of Marxists on the division between social classes?
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What is the expected outcome of the proletariat revolution, according to Marx and Engels?
What is the expected outcome of the proletariat revolution, according to Marx and Engels?
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What is the primary cause of social revolt, according to Marx?
What is the primary cause of social revolt, according to Marx?
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What is the role of the capitalists in a capitalist economic system, according to Marx?
What is the role of the capitalists in a capitalist economic system, according to Marx?
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What is the expected outcome of the proletariat revolution on the social structure?
What is the expected outcome of the proletariat revolution on the social structure?
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What is the primary feature of a communist society?
What is the primary feature of a communist society?
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What is the expected outcome of the struggle between social classes, according to Marxists?
What is the expected outcome of the struggle between social classes, according to Marxists?
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What is the primary characteristic of a communist society according to Marxism?
What is the primary characteristic of a communist society according to Marxism?
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What is the main argument of conflict theory?
What is the main argument of conflict theory?
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What is alienation, according to Marx?
What is alienation, according to Marx?
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What is the outcome of the division of labor in capitalist societies?
What is the outcome of the division of labor in capitalist societies?
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What is the primary goal of the proletariat, according to Marx?
What is the primary goal of the proletariat, according to Marx?
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What is the role of the bourgeoisie in capitalist societies?
What is the role of the bourgeoisie in capitalist societies?
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What is the primary mechanism of social change, according to Marx?
What is the primary mechanism of social change, according to Marx?
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What is the outcome of the increase in productivity in capitalist societies?
What is the outcome of the increase in productivity in capitalist societies?
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What is the primary characteristic of historical materialism?
What is the primary characteristic of historical materialism?
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What is the primary goal of the bourgeoisie in maintaining capitalism?
What is the primary goal of the bourgeoisie in maintaining capitalism?
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What is a significant contribution of Marxism to the field of sociology?
What is a significant contribution of Marxism to the field of sociology?
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What is a criticism of Marxism regarding social inequality?
What is a criticism of Marxism regarding social inequality?
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What is a limitation of Marxist theory in understanding social change?
What is a limitation of Marxist theory in understanding social change?
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What is a strength of Marxism in understanding modern societies?
What is a strength of Marxism in understanding modern societies?
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What is a consequence of capitalism, according to Marxist thought?
What is a consequence of capitalism, according to Marxist thought?
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What is a legacy of Marxist thought in sociology?
What is a legacy of Marxist thought in sociology?
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What is a criticism of Marxism regarding its understanding of social classes?
What is a criticism of Marxism regarding its understanding of social classes?
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What is a potential outcome of Marxist thought in modern societies?
What is a potential outcome of Marxist thought in modern societies?
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What is the primary characteristic of primitive communism, according to Marx?
What is the primary characteristic of primitive communism, according to Marx?
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What is the main difference between feudalism and capitalism, according to Marx?
What is the main difference between feudalism and capitalism, according to Marx?
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What is the predicted outcome of the struggle between the social classes, according to Marx's theory?
What is the predicted outcome of the struggle between the social classes, according to Marx's theory?
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What is the primary focus of Marx's critique of capitalist society?
What is the primary focus of Marx's critique of capitalist society?
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What is the main characteristic of advanced communism, according to Marx?
What is the main characteristic of advanced communism, according to Marx?
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What is the primary mode of production in feudalism, according to Marx?
What is the primary mode of production in feudalism, according to Marx?
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What is the main difference between slave society and feudalism, according to Marx?
What is the main difference between slave society and feudalism, according to Marx?
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What is the primary goal of the bourgeoisie, according to Marx?
What is the primary goal of the bourgeoisie, according to Marx?
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What is the primary concern of the proletariat, according to Marx?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- NURS 1110: Biochemistry course with 3 credits
- Class schedule: Friday, 8 am - 12 noon (ZOOM - 1st Lecture)
- Course delivery: Lectures with in-class demonstrations
- Course assessment:
- In-course exams (25%): 3 exams at weeks 4, 8, and 13
- Group project (15%): includes outline/literature review, oral presentation, and academic poster
- Final exam (60%)
Group Project
- Submissions:
- Project outline (3%): 1-page document with title, introduction, body, and conclusion (week 6)
- 3MT style video (6%): 3-minute video presentation (week 11)
- Academic poster (6%): 750-1000 words (week 12)
- Participation (out of 10 and multiplied by group mark)
- Group size: 5-6 members
- Group project topics: 25 topics to choose from, including Diabetes Mellitus, Breast Cancer, and HIV Infection
Project Guidelines
- Project outline: includes title, introduction, body, conclusion, and abstract
- Student declaration form
- Title page: includes topic name and number, institution, course code, lecturer's name, group members' names and IDs, and submission date
- Abstract: summary of work in 1-2 sentences per section (no more than 200 words)
- Introduction: 400-500 words, including background, prevalence, history, and social factors; thesis statement in the last paragraph
Macro Sociological Perspectives
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Functionalism:
- Focuses on how society is held together by social consensus
- Believes that each aspect of society is interdependent and contributes to society's stability and functioning as a whole
- Criticized for neglecting the negative functions of an event and justifying the status quo
Marxist Perspective
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Karl Marx:
- German philosopher who proposed Marxism in the 19th century
- Focused on the relationship between the economy and the people working within the economic system
- Believed that society is characterized by the struggle between the workers and those in charge
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Class Struggle:
- Two social classes: the working-class laborers (proletariat) and the wealthy bourgeoisie
- Proletariat wants to end exploitation, while the bourgeoisie wants to maximize profits
- Class struggle leads to increased exploitation and eventually a proletarian revolution
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Theory of Capitalism:
- Economic system in which private individuals own the means of production
- Capitalists exploit the labor of workers and pay them minimal wages
- Capitalism is an unstable system that will eventually result in a series of crises
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Communism:
- Proposed by Marx and Engels as a classless society in which private property is abolished
- Means of production would be collectively owned, and society would be free from exploitation
- Key features of a communist society include no private property, steeply graduated income tax, and free public education
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Conflict Theory:
- Developed by Karl Marx, it states that society is in a perpetual state of conflict due to competing interests
- Power struggles drive societal change, and the bourgeoisie hold power over the proletariat
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Alienation:
- Lack of power, control, and fulfillment experienced by workers in capitalist societies
- Workers become alienated from their labor as they lose individual character and become dependent on their labor for survival
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Historical Materialism:
- Theory that societies pass through stages: primitive communism, slave society, feudalism, capitalism, and advanced communism
- Each stage is characterized by a different mode of production and exploitation
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Stages of Societal Development:
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- Primitive Communism: no social class division, people worked for subsistence
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- Antiquity: first stage of exploitation, aristocrats and slaves
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- Feudalism: exploitation of land occupiers by landowners
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- Capitalist Society: exploitation of the poor by the rich
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- Advanced Communism: a utopian society with shared resources and equality
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Strengths of Marxism:
- Provides useful insights into society, particularly on conflict theory
- Helps understand how society functions and why we have certain ideas about labor
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Criticisms of Marxism:
- Overly simplistic view of society being split into two social classes
- Ignores other factors that contribute to social inequality, such as race, religion, and gender
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This lecture covers membranes and transport in biochemistry for nursing students, taught by Andrew S. Dhanoo. It's part of the NURS 1110 course at the School of Nursing, University of the West Indies.