Week 4: Discussion One and Two Student Response and Assignment

Troy Neal

Biological Warfare

There are many different aspects as it pertains to biological warfare, from the way the biological weapon is made, to who uses it and why also what can be done to ensure that these kinds of attacks do not happen again in the future. Whereas the Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center, along with the Bradford Disarmament Research Centre, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, U.K are avenues, one can take to find out pertinent information on biological warfare. I would have to go with the first option C.B.R.N.E. – Biological Warfare because in this it covers most background on biological weapons. “Biological weapons include any organism or toxin found in nature that can be used to incapacitate, kill, or otherwise impede an adversary. Biological weapons are characterized by low visibility, high potency, substantial accessibility, and relatively easy delivery.” (Dire, 2016)

Islamic Education

Unfortunately, The Islamic Foundation of North America sources was not available at the time of this writing. However, given the other two resources, I would have to say that IslamiCity.com would be the reference that I would use over its counterpart. Mainly, because in the article is not only brings into context the overall growing evolution of school and cultural integration but it also gives examples on how to integrate, as well as personal experience. “In today's world communication is no longer a waterfall. It is now horizontal. Education must encourage dialogue.” (Al-Meena, 1997).

Arthritis

The two topics before had clear choices in which sources I would use in order to study and learn about the information I needed. However, in this instance every one of the three sources given I would have to use in my favor. Each source has its different perspective, from the Arthritic Foundation, which breaks down all the information you could need about arthritis as a whole. To Arthritis.com where you can get expert testimony and advice, and finally the National Institute where you can get a scientific breakdown of what arthritis is and what is being done to possible better treat or even cure the ailment in the future.

References

Al-Meena, K. (1997). Education must create 'total human beings.' Retrieved from http://www.islamicity.org/110/education-must-create-total-human-beings/Links to an external site.

Dire, D. (2016). C.B.R.N.E. – Biological Warfare. Retrieved from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/829613-overviewLinks to an external site.