Entry on 16/9

Finally, it's the semester break for NUS. But, it's only for 4 days. Weird huh? Anyway, basically I don't need to go to school for 4 days. That in itself is a consolation for me. But, for those of you that regularly chat with me via MSN, don't expect to see a lot of me. I need this time to catch up on my studies badly.

Just a brief overview of the stuff I'm studying:

Principles of Spectroscopy (Module related to my Major):
The THEORY behind various spectroscopies on a molecular level. It is very much detailed, but so far it's manageable... I think. The problem I have with this is whether I'll be able to solve a numerical related question when it's thrown at me.
Probable solution: Need more numerical problems to practise on.

Spectroscopic Applications (Another module related to my major and yes you're not reading it double... I've got 2 modules just on Spectroscopy):
The APPLICATIONS of the various spectroscopy. It's much easier to understand as compared to the earlier module. But, this module requires more memory work. Also, the downside to this module is its 8am-10am lectures.
Probable solution: Sleep earlier on nights before I have these lectures. Also, spend more time on memory work.

Organic Chemistry (Module related to my Major):
Basically, give me any organic (mostly carbon containing or even simpler any naturally occurring molecule), and I'll have to figure out how to form the molecule from ordinary reagents I can find in the laboratory. It was just my folly to slack off the module that was the pre-requisite to do this module. Thus, my foundations to do this module are not there. Therefore, need to spend more time revising my previous basic organic chemistry module to do this one.
Solution: 1)Revise Basic organic chemistry, especially Epoxides and Enolate Chemistry .
2)Practise the method of seeing synthons and their equivalents.

Introductory Materials Science and Engineering (Compulsory module for INTENDED minor):
Emphasised on the word INTENDED. If there is a word to describe this module, it would be WOAH!!! No kidding, this module is just overwhelming. Lots an lots of 3D imagination. Facts after facts are being thrown at you, and you're expected to grasp everything. What's more, nothing's related and it just keeps coming. It's almost like if you can't catch one thing, then that's the end of you... (or at least your understanding of the module). I feel inferior to the rest of the guys doing this module. Also, I'll see whether I want to do the minor, given the grade I get at the end of this sem.
Solution: Read through whatever that has been covered and try doing the problems on my own time.

Terrestial and Coastal Environments (Elective/Breadth):
Physical geography focused on landforms, rocks, tectonic processes, weathering etc. I think it's a relatively light module to handle. No project *gasp*... it's amazing. But, the lecturer seems to be talking a lot of stuff not found in the lecture notes and she keeps saying to read the textbook. One problem: I didn't buy the textbook because I'm not majoring in geography and it's $60. I'm not going to spend that amount of money just for your one module. >_< My other worry is that her final exam will come out some stuff not covered in the lectures.
Solution: Pray! XD

Well, some rundown huh? Well, happy reading. Will blog another time.