Engineering

Can a mechanical engineer specialize in nuclear physics?

Can a mechanical engineer specialize in nuclear physics?

I'm studying Mechanical engineering. I opted for this branch because of my love for Physics but now I think its not as much Physics as I had expected. Now I want to switch to pure Physics or Quantum or nuclear Physics. Is there any way I can do this

julie7   407   1 Reply

nzrodrigue

How do physics and engineering go together?

How do physics and engineering go together?

I just did a project in physics. It was the egg drop in which we had to construct a container with popsicle sticks and only given materials (such as rubberbands, paper clips, and a plastic bag) and we had to stick the egg in it and drop it from certa

julie   694   4 Replies

dastefster

What are some good physics projects that are advanced enough to be in Intel Competitions?

What are some good physics projects that are advanced enough to be in Intel Competitions?

Hello. I am needing some help brainstorming ideas for an Intel-level science project. I prefer something in the area of physics or astronomy. I especially like experiments having to do with new technologies for aeronautical and astronomical engineeri

dashin00   487   1 Reply

das1130

What is the most important section of Physics for a Civil Engineer?

What is the most important section of Physics for a Civil Engineer?

I am a student at a community college right now and I am currently enrolled in PHY2048 (Physics with Calculus I). I have to say, I have read some of these questions and I feel so stupid compared to 99% of everyone on these posts, but that's aside fro

lgood4   449   1 Reply

dashylia

Which is better between AP Chemistry,AP Biology and AP Physics?

Which is better between AP Chemistry,AP Biology and AP Physics?

am a senior'12 am planing on either majoring in pharmacy or petroleum engineering in college i chose AP Biology for my senior year but i doubt they would help in either of my career choices. so your advises would be appreciated.

dylankp   3635   5 Replies

lisa201313

AP BIOLOGY HELP!!How is genetic engineering used to produce novel biomedical & agricultural products?

AP BIOLOGY HELP!!How is genetic engineering used to produce novel biomedical & agricultural products?

AP BIOLOGY HELP!!How is genetic engineering used to produce novel biomedical & agricultural products?

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lisa142

Describe some of the tasks that a engineering psychologist is likely to perform.

Describe some of the tasks that a engineering psychologist is likely to perform.

Describe some of the tasks that a engineering psychologist is likely to perform.

colleen   573   1 Reply

ThePsychic

Some scientists are concerned that genetic engineering allows humans to tamper w

Some scientists are concerned that genetic engineering allows humans to tamper w

Some scientists are concerned that genetic engineering allows humans to tamper with evolution. Argue either for or against this position.

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barry

In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, homozygous dominant individuals in a population are represented by

In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, homozygous dominant individuals in a population are represented by

               Campbell Biology: concepts and connections 7e Mastering Biology Exams Questions

Chapter 10 Molecular Biology of the Gene
Chapter 11. How Genes Are Controlled
Chapter  13. How

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bio2012

Explain the properties of Bt-toxin, how this insecticide works, and how this mol

Explain the properties of Bt-toxin, how this insecticide works, and how this mol

Explain the properties of Bt-toxin, how this insecticide works, and how this molecule has been used in genetic engineering.

colleen   803   1 Reply

lewis

Discuss several uses of genetic engineering in the food industry.

Discuss several uses of genetic engineering in the food industry.

Discuss several uses of genetic engineering in the food industry.

colleen   639   1 Reply

star

Explain the role of the Ti plasmid in agricultural genetic engineering as well a

Explain the role of the Ti plasmid in agricultural genetic engineering as well a

Explain the role of the Ti plasmid in agricultural genetic engineering as well as its natural role in the environment.

colleen   992   1 Reply

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Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production

Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production

Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production of indigo dye, used in blue jeans.

colleen   1287   1 Reply

sci_expert

Describe three characteristics of an ideal cloning host for genetic engineering.

Describe three characteristics of an ideal cloning host for genetic engineering.

Describe three characteristics of an ideal cloning host for genetic engineering.

colleen   4196   1 Reply

star

Describe a method developed by molecular biologists to easily observe the succes

Describe a method developed by molecular biologists to easily observe the succes

Describe a method developed by molecular biologists to easily observe the success of a genetic engineering procedure involving the ligating of a gene of interest into a plasmid.

colleen   680   1 Reply

bio_man

Population proliferation limit and cell senescence

Population proliferation limit and cell senescence

Hello,
I am trying to understand the importance of proliferation limits and cell senescence. In particular, one of my homework questions is asking to compare the proliferation limit of Embryonic Stem cells (ES) and fibroblasts and describ

alexia29   1193   2 Replies

germ

Explain four features that make the M13 phage useful for genetic engineering.

Explain four features that make the M13 phage useful for genetic engineering.

Explain four features that make the M13 phage useful for genetic engineering.

colleen   1030   1 Reply

chemb

Give an example of a specific animal that uses the pheromone you chose...

Give an example of a specific animal that uses the pheromone you chose...

Hey friends! I still need help with the following questions on my final discussion board. Any help would be great

3.) Give an example of a specific animal that uses the pheromone you chose and what is uses it for.
4.) What is integra

lena213   2065   4 Replies

tink571937

Match each of the technologies numbered with its name as given

Match each of the technologies numbered with its name as given

Match each of the technologies numbered with its name as given below.
1) Biological tool used to cut a desired gene (insulin) from human DNA
2) Process of inserting the human insulin gene into a bacterial genome
3) Biological tool used

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kasy110

SCIN130 NEED HELP!

SCIN130 NEED HELP!

Question 45 of 60   1.667 Points
Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should anticipate the greatest problems with seasonal freezing and thawing of the ground in which ecosystem?

 

   A. Pampas

Mira8642   1133   1 Reply

bio_man

Jose cultivates a variety of plants for the fabric industry and is interested in genetically engine

Jose cultivates a variety of plants for the fabric industry and is interested in genetically engine

Jose cultivates a variety of plants for the fabric industry and is interested in genetically engineering fiber cell types. What cells type would he focus upon?

 

   A. Parenchyma cells.   
 

   B. Sieve tubes.   
 

Mira8642   2185   1 Reply

hankhill

Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should ant

Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should ant

Question 46 of 60   1.667 Points
Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should anticipate the greatest problems with seasonal freezing and thawing of the ground in which ecosystem?

 

   A. Alpine

Blah Blah   1363   1 Reply

bio_man

looking for these answer, please helpp me!!! thanks alot!

looking for these answer, please helpp me!!! thanks alot!

1) In ecosystems, why is the term cycling used to describe material transfer, whereas the term flow is used for energy exchange?

A) Both material and energy are recycled and are then transferred to other ecosystems as in a
flow.

bowie   1810   1 Reply

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AMU Lab Mod 6: Dilutions and Recrystallization

AMU Lab Mod 6: Dilutions and Recrystallization

Module 6 Lab: Dilutions and Recrystallization


Lab 6 Chemistry

All of the below was generated from the net, to which I added my own personal points to. I have lost the majority of my web pages, along with my references as

mz24k   3390   1 Reply

bio_man

Chemistry discussion board

Chemistry discussion board

Need help with the following discussion board   

1.) What are pheromones?
2.) Look up or identify a specific known pheromone. Describe it and how it works and any present or potential use. Identify at least three important

lena213   2617   4 Replies

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Citric acid is a major industrial chemical. It is produced biologically using Yeast (Saccharomyces ...

Citric acid is a major industrial chemical. It is produced biologically using Yeast (Saccharomyces ...

Citric acid is a major industrial chemical. It is produced biologically using Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) or mold (Aspergillus). Propose a metabolic engineering strategy to make the microorganism overproducer. You need only to discuss the biosyn

minjai0322   970   1 Reply

bio_man

Biology seminar suggestions?

Biology seminar suggestions?

Hello everyone

Just received my final project... and its a seminar!
I have to talk about a topic regarding biotechnology or biology in general.  For instance, genetic engineering, stem cell research, genetically modified foods

bob-e   1130   1 Reply

duddy