Blog 14: Independent Component 1

Literal:

A: I, Gina Thi, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.

B: Cal Poly Pomona Nutrition Class

C: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkTrsAi92Qd1dFRhdWJqcE1lVmVzQkJYS0czck53LXc&usp=sharing

D: I have taken about half of the nutrition class including lectures, quizzes, assignments and a presentation all about the nutrition and the human body.

Interpretive:

Every week I would spend 4 hours listening to lectures with another 2 hours or so for studying and reading what was covered in the lectures in the textbook. Please refer to the previous blog posts for pictures of my quiz scores.

Applied:

The component helped me understand my topic better by learning what the body is doing as well as medicinal uses for the body. For example, I have learned that supplements are not really good for you because it can give you more than your body needs. When you have more than your body needs, your body can react negatively. I have also learned about the different systems within the body such as the nervous system. This has made me understand my topic better by giving me an academic look at how the body works and how different lifestyles can affect the body. This can help me in the future by giving me more information about how to consult the patient based on their body and lifestyles.