And yes, was quite happy with the results that i received, but definitely there's lots of room for improvement!!!
Overview: 6 subjects taken, all cleared with 1A-, 4B and 1B-, GPA at 3.55/5 for this semester. 2nd best semester since year 2006 ( total of 5 semesters so far).
Dear, share with you on the breakdowns for the subjects k :)
Cores
Metallic & Ceramics Materials (4 AU)
It is one of the most important subject last semester, constitutes a total of 4 Academic Units. Hence, any "mishaps" will cause a devastating pull down to the cumulative GPA. Really took quite a long time to understand the concepts and doing the tutorials for the exam preparation. By the way, it has the most lecture notes to go along with. Initial exam goal for grade was a B- for this module.
Well-O-Well, i have achieve it... Expected grade: B- Received grade: B- Point = 3.0
Analysis of materials (3 AU)
Have been setting a high expectation for this particular module, reason because of the interesting and easy to grab concepts in this modules. Similar concepts in the tutorials were set in the exam. Therefore, the standard (ie. the bell curve for the corhort might not favour to my side.) Scored a A- in the previous CA, which constitutes 30% of total grade ( but you nv know how they deal with their bell curve). Thus, if i'm lucky ( and also after attempting the paper), to sustain an A- would be a bonus for me.
Yeah, prediction was correct... i have received it this morning.
Expected grade: A- Received grade: A- Point = 4.5
Materials Failure (3 AU)
This module required a lot of analysis to the phenonemum as well as the different situations that one or more concepts can be explained. And due to the 2hrs time constraint that we have, the individuals will need to exploit the facts and reasonings as fast as possible. Quite a few hours given to this module as well.. the project assignments took quite some time too. However, it all worthwhile darling, because i have also met my grade set. Expected grade: B Received grade: B Point = 3.5
Material Aspects in Design (3 AU)
Most tedious module for the semester... To be allocated with the a a group, assigned with a design project, meet your tutor, come out with a project report, to perform a presentation, 60% allocated to it and a 40% to a lecture quiz. Well, i have expected to be competing with the rest of the corhort ( again due to the bell curve), so kinda have a mental preparation to score less for this module...
Expected grade: B+ Received grade: B Point= 3.5
Dont know how the rest of my team mate fair for this module... Hmm, hope it similar, if not.. i "dui" heart le :X
Advanced materials processing (4 AU)
Many uncertainty to this particular subject. Been so called " the most xiong" module for material science. Firstly, it constitute 4AU, secondly past year examinations paper were limited, thirdly feedbacks from seniors "Xiong, Difficult, JIA BIG YOU"... In fact, i still find it quite alright, especially for the latter topics, required alittle of visualisation before we can attempt the questions. concepts were similar to some other modules also. Perhaps, the mindset were being manipulated by the fellow frens which prevent an individual from his/her will to perform during the examination. Initially aim was to obtain B- for it... Woot, out-come a B for it.. Kinda exceed my expectation, yippy!!! really help me to pull up the CGPA thou.
Expected grade: B- Received grade: B Point= 3.5
Elective
Forensic Science (3 AU)
Arghh.. this module really a disappointment. Came out from the exam hall (that evening) with the intuition that i might not be able to grab a A or A- from it. Initally "Xing Xin Man Man" , because i really made an effort to trace out the concepts and some of the key points (a liitle summary) for the topics covered. Never did i expect to come out of the hall with T.T when my fren and i tried to compared the answers thou. It's an MCQ exam with a couple of short answer questions. Therefore, one mistake/ one worng option chosen might cause a grade low ( the bell curve again lor!!) Anyway, should not dwell on it.. i have myself to blame, for being to careless for the option chosen. Anyway, expected to have an A- but obtained a B .. If i have S/U it, it could have made my CGPA higher. S/U = dun have to include the grade in the overall result (constitutes 3 AU). Anyway, i have cleared all the required electives, therefore.. no more electives for me to worry coming year 4.
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