An important task of the clinical microbiology laboratory is the performance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing of significant bacterial isolates. The goals of susceptibility testing are to detect possible drug resistance in common pathogens and to verify that the pathogen being tested is susceptible to the drug of choice.Review the links:Rao, S. Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing. Accessed at http://www.microrao.com/micronotes/antibiotic.pdf on September 18, 2016.Laboratory Detection of Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA/VRSA). Accessed at https://www.cdc.gov/HAI/settings/lab/visa_vrsa_lab_detection.html, on September 18,2016.What are the advantages and the disadvantages both automated and non-automated susceptibility tests. which method is best for routine laboratory testing and why?An important task of the clinical microbiology laboratory is the performance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing of significant bacterial isolates. The goals of susceptibility testing are to detect possible drug resistance in common pathogens and to verify that the pathogen being tested is susceptible to the drug of choice.Review the links:Rao, S. Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing. Accessed at http://www.microrao.com/micronotes/antibiotic.pdf on September 18, 2016.Laboratory Detection of Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA/VRSA). Accessed at https://www.cdc.gov/HAI/settings/lab/visa_vrsa_lab_detection.html, on September 18,2016.What are the advantages and the disadvantages both automated and non-automated susceptibility tests. which method is best for routine laboratory testing and why?

Medro used the EOQ method to plan for managing the inventory for his coffee bean bags. The results of his calculations are shown in the diagram. What will the AHC for the coffee bags equal? What will the total annual inventory cost for the bags of coffee equal? What will the AOC for the coffee bags equal?

1. As noted in the text, some observers have gone so far as to claim that traditional advertising is on its deathbed and will eventually be supplanted by Internet advertising. What are your views on this?
2. Provide an interpretation of the meaning and importance for advertisers of the Internet’s two i’s, individualization and interactivity. Use your own words and ideas rather than merely feeding back what is described in the text.
 

PSYCHOLOGY
In this discussion, you will choose one eating disorder and analyze the treatment options available for that disorder as well as the rationale for their use based on the current understanding of the biological aspects of these conditions. Chapters 9 and 10 in your text analyze topics on neurotransmitters, receptors, and neurotransmitter systems, their role in feeding behaviors and satiety, and the impact of the pathology of selected eating disorders. The “Psychological Treatment of Eating Disorders (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, article and the Nutrition and Eating Disorders video expand upon these topics to assist your integration of these concepts as applied to neuropsychological function and dysfunction. Include information on brain structures, nervous system pathways, neurotransmitters/receptors, and psychological, genetic, familial, lifestyle, and environmental factors when analyzing the etiologic theories. Additional emphasis should be placed on relating the proposed etiologic mechanism(s) of the disorder and the recommended treatment(s), as well as providing rationale(s) for treatment success or failure.  Include treatments that are based on psychological, medical, pharmacologic (drug), and other available interventions.You must use a minimum of one peer-reviewed source that was published within the last five years, documented in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  Your post should be a minimum of 250 words.
Article
1. Wilson, G. T., Grilo, C. M., & Vitousek, K. M. (2007). Psychological treatment of eating disorders (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..  American psychologist, 62(3), 199-216.  Retrieved from http://coping.us/images/Wilson_et_al-Psych_Treatment_of_Eating_DIsorders.pdf

This article       provides a discussion of some of the psychological treatment options in       the management of selected eating disorders.

Multimedia
1. Kloza, B. ( Executive producer). (2011). Nutrition and eating disorders [Video file].  Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.

This video       provides an overview of nutrition in the context of selected eating    disorders.

Assessment and Submission DetailsMarks: 40 % of the Total Assessment for the CourseDue Date Report: Friday Week #11 on BlackboardAssignments are to be submitted by SafeAssign.DO NOT SUBMIT THE ASSIGNMENT TO THECOURSE CO-ORDINATOR OR TUTOR.The assignment will be marked out of a total of 100 marks. Once marked, ALL assignments will be checked for plagiarism and/or collusion between individuals. Please remember this assignment is an individual task and must be your own work.Refer to your Course Outline or the Course Web Site for a copy of the “Student Misconduct, Plagiarism and Collusion” guidelines.Note: Each student MUST be able to produce a copy of their assignment and this copy MUST be produced within 24 hours of it being requested by the Course Co-ordinator. Failure to produce the second copy of the assignment when requested may result in loss of marks or a fail grade for the assignment.Requests for an extension to an assignment extension MUST be made prior to the date of submission and requests made on the day of submission or after the submission date will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Please note because this assignment forms the basis of the next task extensions will not be given without documented medical evidence off inability to work.Case Study: Australian Tree Corp.Background:Forestry is an important sector within the Australian economy. The Australian Department of Agriculture estimates the industry generates $23 billion in income and employs over 70,000 individuals. [Source: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/forestry/industries]You are a consultant working for a company named Australian Tree Corp. (ATC). This company is a large owner of varied forested estates in Western Australia – they grow and sell trees. Their holdings include some 200,000 ha of land and they harvest the tree crop on a cycle of about 10,000 ha per year (or nearly 5 million trees a year!). They grow Australian Pine. They have traditionally just been a grower of trees (planting, maintaining) and outsourced all other elements of the supply chain including logistics (cutting, transport, processing) and manufacturing of a product. An example of some forestry business components and supply chain elements is listed below: