I took 24 credits this semester. My GPA was 3.94.
| Course Name | Teacher | 老師 | Credits | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus A (II) | Yuki CHINO | 千野由喜 | 4 | A+ |
| Physics (II) | LIN Chun-Liang | 林俊良 | 4 | B |
| Discrete Mathematics | WENG Chih-wen | 翁志文 | 3 | A- |
| Introduction to Computer Science (II) | CHEN Chiuyuan | 陳秋媛 | 3 | A+ |
| Introduction to Scientific Research and Implementation (II) | Interdisciplinary Science Degree Program | 理學院科學學士學位學程 | 3 | A+ |
| Linear Algebra (II) | SHIUE Ming-Cheng | 薛名成 | 3 | A |
| Mentor’s Hours | Department of Applied Mathematics | 應用數學系 | 1 | P |
| Service Learning II | Department of Applied Mathematics | 應用數學系 | 1 | A |
| Physics Recitation (II) | LIN Chun-Liang | 林俊良 | 0 | P |
| Physical Education | CHANG Yu-Hua | 張祐華 | 0 | A- |
| Japanese (III) | KAMIJO Sumie | 上條純惠 | 2 | A+ |
Twenty-four credits felt more tiring than the previous semester — probably the last time I would ever take more than 20 in one go.
Calculus A (II)
Much like the first semester: a solid foundation, but still no analysis. Taught in English. Reports and attendance hand you points, while the midterms and comprehensive exam still need practice. The two- and three-dimensional integration in particular rewards drilling — there is little theory to it, but the computations are easy to get wrong, and no amount of lecturing substitutes for working through them yourself.
Physics (II)
The instructor doesn’t really lecture — it is mostly assigned homework — so self-study carries you. Taught in English. The exams are drawn from that homework, but with my shaky high-school physics I couldn’t do either, and my grade took the hit (the B is on me). For anyone who arrived with a solid physics foundation, though, this was still an easy course.
Linear Algebra (II)
Built on Axler’s Linear Algebra Done Right. A rough start, but the lectures were clear. This was where matrices full of concrete numbers gave way to linear operators — the first time the subject genuinely tasted like mathematics to me. Very chill otherwise: attendance is optional and the bonus points keep a good grade within reach.
Introduction to Computer Science (II)
Taught in Python this semester. Clear logic, patient with questions, and biweekly homeworks. Since the instructor’s home turf is C++, the fall (I) ran harder and this spring sequel is the lighter of the two — sweet if you already have a programming background.
Introduction to Scientific Research and Implementation (II)
Talks, reports, and a poster. Heavier than expected once the experiments and poster piled up, and the grade depends on who marks you.
Mentor’s Hours
Free credit for attending.
Service Learning II
I joined the primary-school teaching group, tutoring kids at the Green Light Seed Classroom. It was genuinely fun.
Physical Education
Attendance is 60% — full attendance passes.
Discrete Mathematics
Discrete math has never been my strong suit — going back to high school — though the instructor is helpful. The weekly three-hour lecture is split two-plus-one, with the last hour delivered asynchronously (mandatory, not an optional skip). Grading is generous: the exams come from the homework and are curved.
Japanese (III)
More vocabulary and dialogue, in a small class where the instructor knows everyone. You can skip but lose points; grading is generous.