Revision Day 3:
Have managed to make a good start on semester 2 digital work. Have got equations sorted in my head and I have a good amount of knowledge I can show off in the exam. I think I've covered an exam question now, but I can't be sure.
I've noticed that in the last 3 exam papers, the first 2 were the same topics and the 3rd and 4th were on a different topic. The earliest paper I could find (6 years ago) must have been before the syllabus was changed as it covers things we haven't done. So I'm not sure what topics to be covering. Still, I reckon I can learn nearly all of the past topics to a reasonable degree.
Trouble is, you'll get 10 marks (out of 25) for a question that just requires number crunching. Now at this level that can't be worth much (2 or 3 marks max). So I'm making sure I write down why I'm doing something and how that relates to everything else and some background info. That way, I can write lots for a questiopn and show that I understand why and how to do something.
Wednesday 23 March 2005
Day One of Revision (Yesterday):
Now am ready for question on linear sequential systems and finite state machines
Day Two of Revision (Today):
Have confidence in answering on design for test issues and pipelining. Pretty much covered all term one digital work now. Decided not to start on term 2 stuff as that's a lot of hard work and there's not much of the day left.
Extra:
Have only been arriving at uni at 12. Must try to get in earlier. Also, why do people with colds insist on congregating around me. Furthermore, the air in here is recirculated - ergo I hope I'm not infected damn it!
Have prepared for journey to Germany - rang the hotel. I said good morning in German - to show I'd made an effort, and then asked kindly if I could speak in English. Well the lady on the other end of the phone didn't sound too impressed. If I knew more German than "Where's the train station?", "Good Morning/Day/Night", "Thanks", a formal and informal "Goodbye" and general counting words I would have happily sat and had a merry little conversation with the woman. But I don't so I didn't. I talked in my clearest English accent, not my usual 'mumbled local to somewhere in the country' accent. Maybe that was what she was peeved about. Next time I'll just mumble and see if she likes that any better!
I think I shall go home, have some tea and maybe play on the Sims, but I feel like watching TV tonight and The Bill is on at 8.
Now am ready for question on linear sequential systems and finite state machines
Day Two of Revision (Today):
Have confidence in answering on design for test issues and pipelining. Pretty much covered all term one digital work now. Decided not to start on term 2 stuff as that's a lot of hard work and there's not much of the day left.
Extra:
Have only been arriving at uni at 12. Must try to get in earlier. Also, why do people with colds insist on congregating around me. Furthermore, the air in here is recirculated - ergo I hope I'm not infected damn it!
Have prepared for journey to Germany - rang the hotel. I said good morning in German - to show I'd made an effort, and then asked kindly if I could speak in English. Well the lady on the other end of the phone didn't sound too impressed. If I knew more German than "Where's the train station?", "Good Morning/Day/Night", "Thanks", a formal and informal "Goodbye" and general counting words I would have happily sat and had a merry little conversation with the woman. But I don't so I didn't. I talked in my clearest English accent, not my usual 'mumbled local to somewhere in the country' accent. Maybe that was what she was peeved about. Next time I'll just mumble and see if she likes that any better!
I think I shall go home, have some tea and maybe play on the Sims, but I feel like watching TV tonight and The Bill is on at 8.
Friday 18 March 2005
Today I did the right thing...
I have handed in my draft project report. I have a meeting about it in 10 minutes. For the past half hour I have been experienceing butterflies, sweaty palms and an inability to sit still. Again we have a case of really good or really bad. Last time it turned out good. So we can only hope to build on that success.
Wish me luck
I have handed in my draft project report. I have a meeting about it in 10 minutes. For the past half hour I have been experienceing butterflies, sweaty palms and an inability to sit still. Again we have a case of really good or really bad. Last time it turned out good. So we can only hope to build on that success.
Wish me luck
Tuesday 15 March 2005
Well it's been a month and I've just time to say hello.
Can't remember if I said before, but I have a new mobile. It is very good, if a little short on battery life. But it's no bother as long as there's a plug socket handy.
Life, on the whole, is okay. Am healthy now at least. Not getting too stressed about exams coming up (6 weeks now) and my final project report needed finishing today, but I haven't done much. I'll do more tomorrow - honest.
This evening I'm going round a friends house to watch a film. In fact, I'm meant to be there in 35 minutes, so I'd best go and get some tea before I starve to death. May go to the chippy... I've found a good chippy by the way. Deep into Chav territory, but it's like a little oasis. A very fitting analogy if I do say so myself.
Anyway, nothing major to report. Not yet at any rate. Am likely to be participating in at least one building project over the summer, so that'll keep me busy!
Take care all.
Can't remember if I said before, but I have a new mobile. It is very good, if a little short on battery life. But it's no bother as long as there's a plug socket handy.
Life, on the whole, is okay. Am healthy now at least. Not getting too stressed about exams coming up (6 weeks now) and my final project report needed finishing today, but I haven't done much. I'll do more tomorrow - honest.
This evening I'm going round a friends house to watch a film. In fact, I'm meant to be there in 35 minutes, so I'd best go and get some tea before I starve to death. May go to the chippy... I've found a good chippy by the way. Deep into Chav territory, but it's like a little oasis. A very fitting analogy if I do say so myself.
Anyway, nothing major to report. Not yet at any rate. Am likely to be participating in at least one building project over the summer, so that'll keep me busy!
Take care all.
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