Blog 15: Independent Component 1

Literal

(a) Statement saying: “I, Jacquelyn Huynh Vu, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.” 

(b) Explanation of what you completed.

I took Math 106 at Cal Poly Pomona during the Fall 2011 quarter.

The circular functions, general reduction formulas, inverse functions, graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, identities and complex numbers.

1. Degree and radian measure

2. Definition of the trigonometric functions

3. Graphing trigonometric functions

4. Trigonometric identities

5. Inverse trigonometric relations and functions

6. Solving equations with trigonometric expressions

7. Solving triangles

8. Complex numbers

Interpretive

Defend your work and explain how the significant parts of your component and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work.

I took this class Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-2:05 PM.  I also had to do homework for every class and study for quizzes, midterm and a final.

Total Class Hours: 35 hours

Total Study/Homework Hours: 30 hours

Total Hours:  65 hours

Applied

How did it help you answer your EQ?  Be specific and use examples.

The course did not help me answer my EQ directly.  But it did increase my mathematical knowledge, which I will need as I take more advanced science and math courses for a future career in oncology.  For example, to get into medical school to study oncology, I need at least Calculus.  To take Calculus, I needed to take Math 106 and I need to take the Pre-Calculus next.   I can then take Calculus. 

I have included evidence from my Bronco Direct account that I completed the course.  I have whited-out my grades, but I will show Purther my grade.