Monthly Archives: November 2011

My last undergraduate semester started its motion last November 2. So far, here’s what I’ve got to say.

ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY. Not surprisingly, this is my most favorite subject so far. Just yesterday, we discussed the ten steps of glycolysis and I could only say WOW. I’m seriously thinking of majoring in biochemistry and in fact, I love it now more than Analytical Chemistry.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III. Quantum mechanics, period. It is full of complex equations complete with complicated operators, differentials, and integrals. I initially assumed that I won’t like it so just imagine my surprise when I caught myself actually paying close attention to the discussion. Of course, I love biochemistry more, but considering my ordeal with Physical Chemistry II last semester, I can say Physical Chemistry III is a breathe of fresh air. I just hope that it would continue to be that way for a long, long time.

ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Orgo without reactions is like Po without his awesomeness. And man, my last Orgo is filled with graphs and no reaction – at all!

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. We’ll start our discussion on the cycles of matter and energy tomorrow, and as of today, I think I’m going to like this subject since it involves the application of all the branches of chemistry to the environment. It’s more of ecology with a unique twist of chemistry.

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY. I look forward to memorizing scientific names so that I could at least feel like a BS Biology student. This subject is mostly about the application of microorganisms to several chemical industries. I never thought that some chemicals could not be made without microbes. So far, it is interesting.

That’s it! This is just a quick update. I need to focus my energy on school matters. Now if you’ll excuse me… END.