Review for Midterm Earth is 4.6 billion years old What do Geologist do Study the structure of mountain ranges Attempt to predict geological hazard Principle of parsimony = Occams Razor (Simpler is better) Deep Time The amount of time of Earth’s existence Universe began=Big Bang Theory Earth’s creation= Nebula hypothesis Geological time Scale Largest units to smallest (EEPE) Eons Eras Periods Epocs Cambrien Explosion Mass amount of fossils found in the Cambrien time period Names
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Civics Midterm Study Guide. 1. What is Civics? Study of citizenship and government. 2. Define a citizen. Someone who is born in the U.S. or someone who goes through the naturalization process. 3. What is government? A group of people who make up rules and have control. 4. Name 3 reasons why we need government. 1) Keep order. 2) Provide services. 3) To prevent anarchy (lack of government) 5. What are the 3 levels of gov’t? Judicial‚ Legislative‚ and Executive. 6. This is
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WHAP Midterm Study Guide Vocabulary: 1. Sedentary- farming system in which the farmer remains settled in one place 2. Differentiated- to distinguish from other thing; to change or alter 3. Foraging- the acquisition of food by hunting‚ fishing‚ or the gathering of plant matter 4. Stratification- division of society according to rank‚ caste‚ or class 5. Egalitarian- Of‚ relating to‚ or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
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Study Guide It’s a flat world after all Who is Thomas Friedman? Why is the world flattening? Who is benefiting from globalization? How is the world becoming tied together? What is globalization 1.0‚ 2.0‚ 3.0? Falling Flat What are Gonzalez’s critiques of Friedman’s article? Is the gap between rich and poor growing? What does the “liberalization of developing economies” mean? Barndt‚ “Across space the through time: Tomatl meets the corporate tomato” What is a producer-driven commodity
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Epidemiology Study Guide CHAPTER1 Definitions: Epidemiology - The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of control of health problems Health - a state of complete physical‚ mental‚ and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Objectives: Epidemiology – * Identify the cause (etiology) of a disease * Determine the extent of disease in the community * Study the natural
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Biology Midterm Review Chapter 2- The Chemical Basis of Life 1: Atoms - The smallest functional units of matter that form all chemical substances - Cannot be further broken down into other substances by ordinary chemical or physical means - Each specific type of atom is a chemical element Three Subatomic Particles: - Protons – Positive (+1)‚ found in nucleus‚ same number as electrons - Neutrons – Neutral (0)‚ found in nucleus‚ number can vary - Electrons – Negative (-1)‚ found
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BUS136 Intro to Management Midterm Topics of Emphasis Management‚ Meeting and Exceeding Customer Expectations by Plunkett‚ Allen and Attner Management (Pg4) One or more managers individually and collectively setting and achieving goals by exercising related function (planning‚ organizing‚ staffing‚ leading‚ and controlling) and coordinating various resources (information‚ materials‚ money‚ and people). Organization (Pg5) An entity managed by one or more persons to achieve stated goals. Diversity
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HRM Midterm Study Guide Evidence Based Management Article Understand the general message/point the author is making The author is basically saying that most of our knowledge in all industries is not based on evidence (as logic would suggest be the basis of our work)‚ but rather on dogmatic assertions from the past. We choose to do things because they are the way things have always been done‚ not because they are the most efficient. The author suggests moving to a more evidence based management
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Speech Midterm Study Guide I. Chapter 1 a. Communication: occurs when 1 person sends and receives messages b. Forms of Communication i. Intrapersonal: communication with self ii. Interpersonal: communication between 2 or a few people iii. Interviewing: communication through Q&As iv. Small Group: communication within a small group (5-10 people) v. Organizational: communication with an organization (work) vi. Public:
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MGT 303 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE Christopher Rhodes Starbucks: · New growth model that tries to get customers to purchase more coffee regardless of its form‚ venue‚ or name on the beans · Calls all employees “Partners” o Coffee knowledge‚ product expertise‚ great customer service o Treated with dignity and respect · Greet regular customers by name · Baristas slow down make no more than two drinks at a time HRM plays key role in determining survival‚ effectiveness‚
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