Integrative studies is when you combine two or more perspectives to help you solve a complex problem. Marcus Tanner defines integrative studies as “providing for a synthesis of study and life, an application of interdisciplinary to complex problems” (Tanner, 2016, p. 4). You are combining all the knowledge you have gained from your studies and all your life experiences to find the best solution to the problems you face. I feel that Integrative studies was greatly beneficially to me because it will allow me to move from one industry to a completely different industry without little worry. I don’t want to be tied down to just one profession in the future, I want to be able to completely switch profession without a moment’s notice and not struggle …show more content…
When it came to my first two areas of concentration it was a no brainer, coming from mechanical engineering I had already completed all classes needed for engineering and needed just one more for math so I picked those two. However, the third integrative studies was recommended to by the university studies advisor. I’d never heard of integrative studies before so I was a little skeptical about taking the course, but she explained to me that taking integrative studies would make be more effective in the workplace because it would show me to combine engineering and business I’m getting a minor in, to solve complex problems. To me math is integrated into engineering, every engineering class that I ever took used math as the base and then built on it with engineering concepts. I feel that you can’t be a good engineer if you don’t enjoy math as well. In a way, I consider business to be my unofficial fourth area of concentration because I’m taking the same classes I would be taking if I had chosen it as one of my official concentrations. I feel that in today’s society, not only should you know how to do your job, but also know how the company works and how what you’re doing affects the company as a whole. When you’re working as an engineer the people who you are constantly talking to about thing you need to get the job done are more than likely business majors. Their job is to help you get the job done …show more content…
I feel like the sun is the best renewable energy source out there and one of the most abundant. The main problem with solar energy is the cost, it’s way too expensive to produce solar energy because you need special material that can conduct the sun’s rays and turn it into to usable energy. Another problem with solar energy is storage, solar energy requires larger and extreme heavy batteries to store the energy. To help solve these problems I would need to look at it from the perspective of someone who understand materials and how they work. From this perspective, I’m able to develop and test new materials that are much more cost effective while being able to draw in more solar energy than before. I could also develop lighter material to be used in the batteries that store solar energy making it easier to install in family homes. From the perspective of someone who works in aerospace I would research how to build a spaceship with a massive foldable solar panel on top of it. I would then have the spaceship be flown close to the sun and open the solar panel which collect strong rays directly from the sun. The solar panel would then fill batteries on the spaceship and would be then be taken to earth by another ship creating a cycle of endless renewable
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It fits perfectly with the multidisciplinary degree. I am able to view situations through several different viewpoints. I can apply different ideas and think about which one works best.
This integrative approach focuses mainly on four approaches: psychoanalytic, Adlerian, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the postmodern approaches. The main focus is on CBT and how psychoanalytic, Adlerian and the postmodern approaches build on this integrative approach. In this integrative approach, the problem at hand is a client dealing with depression. I chose CBT as the main approach because the cognitive thought pattern is an important key for a client and CBT can branch out to other approaches, without interfering with the key concepts.
Preview: Today I will discuss the potential that solar power has to become this country’s main supply of energy and the latest research that can make solar power more efficient and cost effective. I will also present the environmental benefits that come with using solar power over other and more harmful forms of energy.
My knowledge from A-Level Biology and Psychology has allowed me to appreciate and understand aspects of the human anatomy and physiology and also how people interact individually and with the wider society. Studying Chemistry and Maths has been both challenging but intriguing and I have been able to adapt the skills of paying attention to detail, managing, prioritising and conducting extensive research via these courses.
In our glorious planet that we call home, environmental problems have become very real and relevant on a daily basis. As humans living on Earth, we must take immediate responsibility for our actions that have negative affects on this planet. Through our high demands of energy, we have brought upon various problems with our own environment. Our need for immediate energy supplied by fossil fuels hurts not only our environment now but will affect our future generations environment as well. By investing in renewable energies we can take small steps to getting our environmental issues back on track. Solar power in particular is the most accessible and beneficial energy in the renewables economy today. By first analyzing what these environmental problems are, we can take the next step into investigating what we can do to help out our planet.
Non renewable energy, such as fossil fuel, is used all over the world. Big part of the population assumes that fossil fuel is a reliable source of energy, easy to obtain, and is relatively cheap. On the other hand, fossil fuel is a non renewable energy, which means that we can use it only once. Also, this burning fossils are not good for the environment and are the main reason of the global warming. In this era a lot of new technologies have been invented. Although not every created invention has been for good, renewable sources such as, solar, wind, and human power are a good alternative of energy. Despite some people thinking that solar energy isn’t helpful and it’s only a bad investment; solar energy is the best way to reduce the greenhouse gases and decelerate the global warming, also, is a good investment and it will help you save money in a short term, and unlike the burning fossil fuel, is not harmful for human’s health.
I find that I am very attracted to the idea of renewable resources, and what us on Earth have been able to find out about the Sun over the course of history. Therefore, I determined that for my personal project, I would find a way to discuss and elaborate on not only how modern humans nowadays use the Sun for luxurious reasons, but also on a more simple scale, such as heating, survival, and the such. I also determined that the best way to show how far humankind has come with researching renewable resources was to go into history, and study how the history of the research have encouraged us to research further, leading to newer, more interesting discoveries throughout the years.
Again, my passion is for every student to be successful and not be left behind because they aren’t receiving the instruction and assistance that they need. My passion is to keep my students engaged, I want my students to enjoy learning, therefore, I will find methods that will make my students want to strive for knowledge. Because of my caring and dedicated personality, I will assist my students so that every single one receives the help that they need in the most interesting way possible. I am interested in the different learning styles to improve the success of my students, the disciplines of interdisciplinary studies will help me do
When I began my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to be exposed to the full range of engineering courses, all of which tended to reinforce and solidify my intense interest in engineering. I've also had the opportunity to study a number of subjects in the humanities and they have been both enjoyable and enlightening, providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live.
What Is Integrative Studies one may ask? There are so many definitions for integrative studies. Dr. Tanner define as “Integrative learning is a method by which one can synthesize or bring together multiple contexts as a way to apply interdisciplinarity to complex problems or situations.( p 24)” But here is how I define integrative studies, it is an umbrella term for structures, strategies, and activities that bridge numerous divides, such as high school and college, general education and the major, introductory and advanced levels, experiences inside and outside the classroom, theory and practice, and disciplines and fields. Integrative studies “foster a way of learning that mimics real life.( Edutopia).” Integrative studies help blend all the knowledge we learned together to solve a complex problem. It also helps increase understanding, retention, and application of the general concept, promotion of cooperative learning and a better attitude toward oneself as a learner and as a meaningful member of a community. In all integrative
These factors have allowed me to pursue in the following subjects: Business Studies, Accounting, ICT and Psychology. I felt these A-levels are related to my goal of achieving a business degree (MBA) in a business specialist university. I find that Psychology and ICT compliment with business studies as Psychology is a major beneficial factor in Business as when interacting with costumers and marketing new products you can see the different techniques people use to promote their products. Also, you can get an idea of how people influence organisations. Technology has developed massively over time and ICT is strongly significance on the industry today.
... and monthly water filling. Solar energy is the cleanest and purest form of energy, allowing for cleaner air overall in our environment. There is great hope for a lot more solar panels to be installed worldwide. Solar is a viable alternative energy with solar panels becoming more affordable and more efficiently designed.
My current Advanced level studies are very demanding, but are the most beneficial academic programmes that I have taken part in. I enjoy the classroom teaching in a lecture style environment, but also get personal fulfilment from carrying out independent research, and adding my views to assignments that are set. I have recently enjoyed analysing the relative success and criticisms of the national curriculum in Sociology, which included analysing evidence from theorists such as Denis Lawton. I have also gained considerable satisfaction from studying the whole of my Business course, and on a daily basis research different mediums in order to obtain information regarding the business world. I consider this independent learning process as very beneficial and is a characteristic of undergraduate study that will best suit me.
I am certain that all have heard of the terms green house gases, fossil fuels, and global warming. Have you ever questioned what will happen if nothing is done about the environmental problems facing the world today? What if I answer you that, we can merely use the power from the sun to power up our entire planet without the use of harmful energy sources, which affect our atmosphere? The power from the sun is what we call solar power. Solar power is the energy that comes from the sun as light and heat energy, and then it is later converted into electrical energy through solar panels (Nelson, 2008). This kind of power is completely free, right? Why should we put a lot of expense on other sources of energy, when there is a complete free and healthy power? It is evident that solar energy is a healthy source of energy, which will help stop global warming all together, but it is economically efficient to switch everything to solar energy. Solar energy is capable of becoming the world's future power supply because, it is renewable, eco-friendly, and extremely efficient when strategically placed.