My Module Selection

I have taken the following modules in NUS. I have chosen the modules strategically so as to maximize my welfare. However, I do have some form of regrets and these can be a good learning lesson for you too.

I have planned my modules before the start of my university life. I took into account for all aspects of my major (Physics) requirement. I have dugged out all the potential modules using NUS Bulletin and CORS. In addition, I have utilized Module Review to get some seniors' opinions about the module in which I am interested in. Lastly, I also perform bid points management by studying the past successful bid points. The module plan is reviewed regularly each semester as there may be timetable clashes and the introduction/removal of modules. I was really glad that I have a module plan as it has made my SEP module planning more flexible. I was able to take modules from many departments as I have meet the pre-requisite for various level 2 modules before the start of SEP through my careful planning.

The following are the list of modules in which I have taken:

ACADEMIC YEAR 2009/2010 SEMESTER 1

GEM2900 UNDERSTAND'G UNCERTAINTY & STATS THINK'G

MA1505 MATHEMATICS I

PC1141 PHYSICS I

PC1142 PHYSICS II

SP1201P FRESHMAN SEMINAR

ACADEMIC YEAR 2009/2010 SEMESTER 2

EC1301 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS

LSM1301 GENERAL BIOLOGY

MA1506 MATHEMATICS II

PC1143 PHYSICS III

PC1144 PHYSICS IV

ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011 SEMESTER 1

EC2101 MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS

MA1104 MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS

PC2130 QUANTUM MECHANICS I

PC2131 ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM I

PC2132 CLASSICAL MECHANICS

ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011 SEMESTER 2

EC2303 FOUNDATIONS FOR ECONOMETRICS

PC2193 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I

PC2230 THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS

PC3130 QUANTUM MECHANICS II

SSS1207 NATURAL HERITAGE OF SINGAPORE

ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 SEMESTER 1

PC4130 QUANTUM MECHANICS III

PC3193 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS II

PC3231 ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM II

PC4248 GENERAL RELATIVITY

PC3289 ADVANCED UROPS IN PHYSICS II

ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 SEMESTER 2 (University of Toronto)

PHY491H1  CURRENT INTERPRETATIONS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS
PHY450H1:  RELATIVISTIC ELECTRODYNAMICS
PHY357H1:  NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
PHY354H1:  ADVANCED CLASSICAL MECHANICS
PHY358H1:  ATOMS, MOLECULES AND SOLIDS

ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013 SEMESTER 1

PC3274 MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS II
PC4241 STATISTICAL MECHANICS
PC4246 QUANTUM OPTICS
PC4199 HONOURS PROJECT IN PHYSICS
PC3233 ATOMIC & MOLECULAR PHYSICS I


ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013 SEMESTER 2 (tentative)

PC4199 HONOURS PROJECT IN PHYSICS
PC3288 STUDENT SEMINAR SERIES
GEM2501 ELECTRIC ENERGY - POWERING THE NEW MILLENIUM
GEM2006 LOGIC

Wide Module Selection

I have chosen to take level one exposure modules early in my university life so as to widen the range of modules that I can take. EC1301, which is the only level 1 economics module, has also allowed to take several other economics modules. MA 1505 and MA1506, which is part of my major requirements, has allowed me to use many level 2 and 3 MA modules as my backup modules every semester. This is very helpful for SEP module planning as I can take modules from 3 different departments (Physics, Maths and Economics). However, I still choose to take physics modules as I hope to take as many theoretical physics modules as possible.

NUS PC1432 (AY09/10 SEM 2) FINAL EXAM SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

*The suggested solutions for PC1432 (AY12/13 SEM 1) can be found here: http://jatw88.blogspot.sg/2013/04/nus-pc1432-ay1112-sem-2-final-exam.html. The ones for AY11/12 SEM 2 can be found here: http://jatw88.blogspot.sg/2013/04/nus-pc1432-ay1112-sem-2-final-exam_30.html.

Currently, I don't have time to draw any nice diagrams so you may have to spend some time reading my long answers. Hopefully, I don't have too many typos. Just leave a comment if you have found one or if you think I am talking rubbish anywhere in the solution. Anyway, the examination paper can be obtained from http://libportal.nus.edu.sg/frontend/index. =)

DISCLAIMER: THE AUTHOR HAS TRIED HIS BEST TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE SOLUTION. HOWEVER, THE AUTHOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES THAT ARISES DUE TO QUALITY OF THE SOLUTION.

PART II QUESTION 7(b): This is a tough question which commonly appears in examinations and PhD qualifying examinations. The solutions can be found from the following http://prezi.com/41twyc0vdsam/pc2131-tutorial-2/ (go to question 4). These slides belong to a TA of NUS physics department. I will give a more detailed answer if I have time.