GEK1505 Living With Mathematics

Took this in SEM 2 AY14/15

Module Overview:

Ch 2 Counting (Similar to probability)
Ch 4 Clocking
Ch 5 Coding
Ch 6 Enciphering (excluding Digital signature)
Ch 7 Chancing

Review:
Module is pretty simple since the first half only test on things we learnt in H2 A Level Mathematics.
This module has a really steep bellcurve though. Mid terms were upon 30, out of which the average scored about 25. Questions were simple however, as almost all were of the same nature as tutorial questions/past year questions. Some even used the same numbers. Exception of 1 question that made use of pure concept. Make sure you do the tutorials and past year questions!

Similar for finals, although finals were slightly harder since concepts learnt in the second half were slightly harder.

However, should not be too difficult, as I did not attend a single lecture nor tutorial. I barely watched webcasts as well as the notes were quite easily understandable. Need not buy the textbook if you're considering to, unless you want to practice more for extra confidence.

Textbook: Not required, but available
Webcast: Available, not really required

Grading:
Midterm: 30%
Final Exam: 70%.
Tests and final exam:
(i) closed book.
(ii) One A4-sized helpsheet, both sides, was allowed.

Expected Grade: A/A-
Final Grade: A-