What are the reasons that motivate humans to explore space? Curiosity, scientific exploration, military status, and economics have all contributed to the exploration of celestial objects in outer space. The study of objects in space is called astronomy. For millennia, mankind has looked to the night sky and observed stars that make-up constellations, indicate the seasons of the year, and help to navigate the ocean. Although in the past, these observations were made using the naked eye, the use of telescopes have made it easier to use the light emitted from stars to view space, and now space flights can take us to the moon and back. The exploration of outer space has a long history but mankind made incredible discoveries and advances in the 20th Century. Now the world looks to the future with new technologies and the promise of private space exploration.

In your posts this unit answer the following questions:

1. How do telescopes collect and analyze data from stars?
2. What can astronomers see in space using a telescope?
3. What are two targets of space exploration? How has the study of these astronomical objects and human space exploration impacted or improved life on earth?
4. Can we live in space? On the moon or on Mars? Why or why not?
5. Countries across the globe launch satellites and other technology into outer space. Discuss the potential impact of space trash and how Earth can be impacted.
6. What is the future of space exploration? Explain why you would or would not contribute to space tourism by buying a ticket for a trip to space or the moon?

Be sure to review the Discussion Board Course Rubrics.

For help with citations, refer to the APA Quick Reference Guide.

Use this reference when referring to your text:

Trefil, J., & Hazen, R.M. (2016). The sciences: An integrated approach. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

To prepare for this Assignment: 

• Review the Jonathan Jones article from this week’s Learning Resources.
• Consider the effect of composing photographs using the fundamental principles of photography you have studied in this course.
• Consider the purpose of having a process and intent when composing photographs for the viewer.
• Review the examples of photographs demonstrating fundamental principles of photography you have produced for this course.
• Reflect on the changes you have seen in your own photographic style.

By Day 7

The Assignment:

• Write a 2- to 3-page paper assessing how the fundamental principles of photography are reflected in the way you communicate messages or stories.
• Assess how these fundamental principles of photography are reflected in the way you view your community and the world.
• Describe how you might approach photography differently after this course.
• What photographic skills have you strengthened since the beginning of this course?
• Be sure to cite at least one example from the course readings to support your answers.

I WILL DO THE VOICE OVER.  

Assignment Purpose:

To locate research studies on ergonomics

Assignment Description

Step One: Perform a library search and locate research studies performed on human ergonomics. Look for studies that would relate specifically to healthcare such as mobile carts, beside terminals, desk, chairs, computer screens, etc.

Step Two: As the HIM director, you have been informed that your department will be moved to a different location. As part of the move, your department will be given all new furniture and equipment. You have been asked for your recommendations.

Step Three: Create a 3-minute voice-over powerpoint presentation which outlines your choice of department equipment. Support the rational for your choice of equipment with the information that you learned about ergonomics. Your poweroint should contain:

1. Identify the equipment of your choice
2. The ergonomics support reasoning
3. Be at least 15 slides in length (not counting title and reference slides)
4. Clear, audible voice over
5. Notes within the notes section
6. Be audience ready

Scenario

Due to increased turnover at Wynn Regional Medical Center (WRMC), analysis from the exit interview questionnaires were reviewed in a Board of Directors meeting. While reviewing the analysis, it was noted that “communication concerns” were common areas of dissatisfaction among the employees who resigned. The employees felt that:

• Managers did not hold regular staff meetings
• Employees were often not informed about changes in the organization
• Managers did not ask employees for their input or feedback in decision making
• Employees were unable to voice their concerns without retaliation
• Managers did not communicate in a respectful manner

You have been tasked with creating a presentation to address these communication concerns.

Instructions

The CEO of WRMC has requested that you create a PowerPoint presentation proposing a revised communication process for the board of directors. The presentation should contain speaker notes for each slide or voiceover narration. Based on the specific concerns listed in the scenario, your presentation should address how you will change the communication processes and include the following key points:

• What are some of the possible communication barriers and challenges of a multi-cultural healthcare facility? Include recommendations for addressing these barriers and challenges.
• What communication processes and practices will you put in place to address the following employee concerns?
• Staff meetings
• Organizational updates
• Employee input in decision making
• Employee concerns
• Respectful communication
• What recommendations do you have for increasing departmental communication?
• Please include a minimum of two references (at least one reference from the module readings)

A star schema is a type of data warehouse design that optimizes multidimensional query performance (Poolet, 2007).

Your reading gives a case example and a high-level overview of modeling an information system. The first step in designing an information system is to construct a data model. The data model you use is a star schema.

A large online company’s marketing department needs information to examine sales, predict future directions, and determine how and what to advertise. Design a star schema to organize the sales information to meet the marketing department needs. Identify the dimensions first, and then identify the attributes of those dimensions.