Date: 4th March 2015
Attendance: Branson, Desmond, Jackson, Jocelyn and Long
Absentee: Maithilli Anpazhahan
Agenda: To make both videos under the section for ‘Chemical Concept’ and ‘Implications to Society’
Duration: 5 Hours
Plan of Action: Fast drawing concept for the first video. A short lecture on implications of Aspirin for the second video.
Date: 11th February 2015
Attendance: Branson, Desmond, Jackson, Jocelyn and Long.
Absentee: Maithilli Anpazhahan
Agenda: To discuss questions from ‘Team Questions Session 3’ and to draft out introductory paragraph
Duration: 1 Hour
Plan of action: Introductory paragraph to be done on google docs. Finalized answers for “Team Questions Session 3” will be posted by Long
Date: 6th February 2015
Attendance: Branson, Desmond, Jackson, Jocelyn and Long.
Absentee: Maithilli Anpazhahan
Duration: 1 Hour
Topic: Unit 8 – Drugs
Agenda: To choose chemical concept in Unit 8, to decide the different usages of drugs and its implication to society and everyday life.
Drugs that were considered: Penicillin, Viagra, Aspirin, Marijuana, Ibuprofen, Opium, Morphine
Drug Chosen: Aspirin
Rationale: It is a very common drug that is widely available and prescribed.
Side Effects: Blood thinning, Balding, Heartburn, Nausea, Reye’s syndrome, Ringing in ears, Rash, Shortness of breath, Food restriction
Positive effects: Decrease heart attack, Prevent Ischaemic stroke, Prevent dementia etc.
Video guidelines:
1) Do up a vanguard sheet and explain the concepts of aspirin.
2) Role playing to raise awareness of the pros and cons of taking aspirin
Job Allocation:
1) All members are to participate actively in our discussion to maximize our learning experience.
2) Jackson and Jocelyn will ensure that the blog is updated.
3) Branson, Desmond and Long will draft out the minutes for every meeting and be in charge of the video segment.