FAQ 5: What are the subjects that I need to take in ASASI?
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS BASED ON 2014/2015 BATCH'S EXPERIENCE. THERE MIGHT BE CHANGES ON HOW IT WORKS FOR THE NEW BATCH.
Below is the subject list for science students in 2014/2015:
For Sem 1, we had 8 subjects - Bio 1, Chem 1, Phy 1, Logical Reasoning (Calculus), Language and Literary Appreciation (LLA), Statistics, Research Skills and Pembangunan Jati Diri Kebangsaan.
For Sem 2, we had 7 subjects - Bio 2, Chem 2, Phy 2, Vector Calculus, Critical Thinking, Research Project and Kepimpinan dan Membuat Keputusan
Each subject is designed based on the American AP (Advance Placement) syllabus incorporated with some degree level syllabus. Difficulty level of all subjects varies individually, but from our experience, the killer subject for Sem 1 would be Logical Reasoning, as well as Vector Calculus and Phy 2 for Sem 2. Nevertheless, there are still students who were able to score 4.0 for both Sems, so don't worry, everything is possible in ASASI. A course proforma will be given at the start of the semester so you know what to expect from the lessons. Notes will be provided by lecturers for each subject. Reference books are not compulsary, but feel free to consult your lecturer on which reference book they'd recommend if you are planning to buy one.
Assessments of subjects are divided into:
a)internal assessments (40%) and
b)external assessments (60%)
The internal assessment consist of the Final Exam only, while external assessments are made up of quizzes, assignments, lab reports, mid-semester exam, presentations etc. Not all subjects will be tested in the Finals, the only subjects tested are:
Sem 1: Bio 1, Chem 1, Phy 1, Calculus, Statistics and Language and Literary Appreciation
Sem 2: Bio 2, Chem 2, Phy 2 and Vector Calculus
The other subjects which are not tested in the Finals will be evaluated completely based on external assessments. All quizzes and exams will be tested in English, but some lecturers might prefer to teach in a mixture of Malay and English, with English being the main medium. However, 'JatiDiri' and 'Kepimpinan' will be conducted in Malay. Still unclear? Fear not! You will be given a detailed briefing on the subjects and their evaluation during your orientation week, OR feel free to post your question here.
Next, for our batch there are also social science class for those who are more interested in social science course such as economy, psychology etc. Below are the subjects for social science students:
Sem 1
1. Microeconomics I
2. Alam, Manusia dan Budaya
3. Pengenalan kepada Undang-Undang Malaysia
4. Research Skills
5. Logical Reasoning
6. Statistics
7. Language & Literary Appreciation
8. Jati Diri & Kewarganegaraan
Sem 2
1. Macroeconomics I
2. Pengantar Psikologi
3. Pengenalan kepada Perundangan Islam
4. Research
5. Calculus Vector
6. Critical Analysis
7. Kepimpinan & Membuat Keputusan
***Extra-curricular activities are not required in the course for our batch, BUT it is subject to change. For our batch, we are required to organize outings and charity works for the batch in both Sems as subject criteria under the 'JatiDiri' and 'Kepimpinan' subjects. Also, for our year there is sukan asasi to help the students to get some certs for cocuriculum. There are also competitions that you can join such as Kangaroo math competition, International Biology Olympiad (fyi this year is the first year that Malaysia joins IBO) and also Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan.
Thanks for reading!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS BASED ON 2014/2015 BATCH'S EXPERIENCE. THERE MIGHT BE CHANGES ON HOW IT WORKS FOR THE NEW BATCH.
Below is the subject list for science students in 2014/2015:
For Sem 1, we had 8 subjects - Bio 1, Chem 1, Phy 1, Logical Reasoning (Calculus), Language and Literary Appreciation (LLA), Statistics, Research Skills and Pembangunan Jati Diri Kebangsaan.
For Sem 2, we had 7 subjects - Bio 2, Chem 2, Phy 2, Vector Calculus, Critical Thinking, Research Project and Kepimpinan dan Membuat Keputusan
Each subject is designed based on the American AP (Advance Placement) syllabus incorporated with some degree level syllabus. Difficulty level of all subjects varies individually, but from our experience, the killer subject for Sem 1 would be Logical Reasoning, as well as Vector Calculus and Phy 2 for Sem 2. Nevertheless, there are still students who were able to score 4.0 for both Sems, so don't worry, everything is possible in ASASI. A course proforma will be given at the start of the semester so you know what to expect from the lessons. Notes will be provided by lecturers for each subject. Reference books are not compulsary, but feel free to consult your lecturer on which reference book they'd recommend if you are planning to buy one.
Assessments of subjects are divided into:
a)internal assessments (40%) and
The internal assessment consist of the Final Exam only, while external assessments are made up of quizzes, assignments, lab reports, mid-semester exam, presentations etc. Not all subjects will be tested in the Finals, the only subjects tested are:
Sem 1: Bio 1, Chem 1, Phy 1, Calculus, Statistics and Language and Literary Appreciation
Sem 2: Bio 2, Chem 2, Phy 2 and Vector Calculus
The other subjects which are not tested in the Finals will be evaluated completely based on external assessments. All quizzes and exams will be tested in English, but some lecturers might prefer to teach in a mixture of Malay and English, with English being the main medium. However, 'JatiDiri' and 'Kepimpinan' will be conducted in Malay. Still unclear? Fear not! You will be given a detailed briefing on the subjects and their evaluation during your orientation week, OR feel free to post your question here.
Next, for our batch there are also social science class for those who are more interested in social science course such as economy, psychology etc. Below are the subjects for social science students:
Sem 1
1. Microeconomics I
2. Alam, Manusia dan Budaya
3. Pengenalan kepada Undang-Undang Malaysia
4. Research Skills
5. Logical Reasoning
6. Statistics
7. Language & Literary Appreciation
8. Jati Diri & Kewarganegaraan
Sem 2
1. Macroeconomics I
2. Pengantar Psikologi
3. Pengenalan kepada Perundangan Islam
4. Research
5. Calculus Vector
6. Critical Analysis
7. Kepimpinan & Membuat Keputusan
***Extra-curricular activities are not required in the course for our batch, BUT it is subject to change. For our batch, we are required to organize outings and charity works for the batch in both Sems as subject criteria under the 'JatiDiri' and 'Kepimpinan' subjects. Also, for our year there is sukan asasi to help the students to get some certs for cocuriculum. There are also competitions that you can join such as Kangaroo math competition, International Biology Olympiad (fyi this year is the first year that Malaysia joins IBO) and also Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan.
Thanks for reading!
