When I graduated from junior college, I did an award presentation entry, giving credit (and discredit) to subjects and teachers I like (and dislike). (Refer to Dec 2005 entries) So I guess I shall do the same for my university graduation too. Only module titles will be mentioned haha.
Most Big
Family:
MA1505 - Mathematics I
A fundamental module common to all Year 1 engineering students. So basically the entire engin cohort is taking this module at the same semester, with a whopping class size of 1500+ students.
Most Small
Family:
JS3208 – Approaches to Japanese Linguistics
A really tiny enrolment size of 10 students conducted in seminar-style class. What's the probability of meeting another fellow chemical engineering student taking this same module? I broke the odds haha.
Most
Improvement:
LSM1401 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry
At the beginning I was totally lost because of the lack of biology background. (My bio knowledge stopped at lower secondary) Eventually I gained interest in the subject after intensive reading of the textbook. Felt that I coped with the assignments and exams pretty well.
Most
Lonely:
SC1101E - Making Sense of Society
I took this module by myself during Semester 1 and did not make any friends nor acquaintances in lectures and tutorials. The project is individual-based too, so I'm practically a lone warrior in this module.
Most
Enthusiastic:
JS3208 – Approaches to Japanese Linguistics
Hmm, partly due to the small class size and more importantly my genuine interest in the subject.
Best
Lecture Notes:
IT1005 – Introduction to MATLAB
Well organized, clearly presented and full of humour. Not to mention the superbly drawn illustrations.
Worst Final
Exam:
CN4203R – Polymer Engineering
The worst thing to do in setting exam papers is to let students set their own questions. It's even worse when the lecturer doesn't edit/QC the questions.
Best Final
Exam:
MA1505 - Mathematics I
After the exam I felt like I could score full marks. Never had such confidence before.
Most
Expensive:
CN4118R – Final Year Project
Spent a bomb on
printing and binding my final report and poster. Fortunately my $$$ paid
off, though I felt it didn't turn out as good-looking as I thought.
Most
Surprised Grade:
SSA2215 – Biophysical Environment of Singapore
Had a shock when I checked my grades. The performance of my group assignments was only so-so. Didn't have much confidence for my final exams too. I wasn't really paying attention during lectures too. Somehow the results turned out much better than expected. Thanks to the bell curve I guess.
Best Grades (Core):
MA1505 - Mathematics I
MA1506 – Mathematics II
CN3124 – Particle Technology
CN3132 – Separation Processes
CN4211R – Petrochemicals and Processing Technology
Have to thank the bell curve for these. Some are just tyco-ly surprising.
Worst Grades (Core):
CN2108 – Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory I
CN3109 – Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
EG2401 – Engineering Professionalism
CN4203R – Polymer Engineering
CN4215R – Food Technology and Engineering
CN4201R – Petroleum Refining
The word 'worst' is just used in a comparative sense. The grades aren't bad at all haha.
Best Grades (Elective):
SSA2215 – Biophysical Environment of Singapore
LAJ3202 – Japanese 6
JS1101E/GEK1002 – Introduction to Japanese Studies
LAJ4203 – Newspaper Reading
JS3208 – Approaches to Japanese Linguistics
I should have majored in Japanese Studies hor? Lol.
Worst Grades (Elective + All):
GEM2901 - Reporting Statistics in the Media
No tie for this award. This module is obviously my worst-performing all time in NUS. Luckily this module is S/U-able. Shall forgive this module since it's so slack haha.
