1. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (EC)

Final mark G comprises the marks on the topics covered in the lectures (class test mark, weight 80%) and in the lab (laboratory mark, weight 20%).

1.1. CLASS TEST MARK

It will be obtained through two blocks of theoretical-practical tests, which we will refer to with the letters C (course) and F (final), each with a weight of 40% of G.

In the ordinary call, tests during the course (mark C0) and a final test (mark F1) will be taken. On the same day as the F1 test there will be an optional test C1 to replace C0, so that each student can choose between maintaining her/his mark C0 or taking the test to obtain a new mark C1 to replace C0.

The extraordinary call will comprise two tests, C2 and F2, equivalent in contents and assessment methodology (objective questions, essay questions and problem solving) to C1 and F1, respectively. In test C2, each student can choose between maintaining her/his previous mark from block C or taking the test to obtain a new mark to replace the previous one. In test F2, each student can choose between maintaining her/his previous mark from block F or taking the test to obtain a new mark to replace the previous one.

1.2. LABORATORY MARK

In the ordinary call, during the course you can obtain mark L0. This mark consists of two blocks, each with a weight of 10% of G: theoretical-practical tests (mark L0E), and practical reports (mark L0I): L0 = L0E + L0I. It is mandatory the attendance to all lab sessions to obtain the mark L0, otherwise, L0 = 0.0. On the same day as the F1 test there will be an optional theoretical-practical test L1 to replace L0, so that each student can choose between maintaining her/his previous mark L0 or taking the test to obtain a new mark L1 to replace L0.

In the extraordinary call there will be a theoretical-practical test L2, equivalent in contents and assessment methodology to L1. In test L2, each student can choose between maintaining her/his previous laboratory mark or taking the test to obtain a new mark to replace the previous one.

1.3. FINAL MARK

G = C (40%) + F (40%) + L (20%)

where C is the most recent of the C block marks, F is the most recent of the F block marks, and L is the most recent of the laboratory marks.

2. GLOBAL ASSESSMENT (EG)

Only those students who have been granted a waiver of continuous assessment can opt for this assessment modality.

Final mark G comprises the marks on the topics covered in the lectures (class test mark, weight 80%) and in the lab (laboratory mark, weight 20%).

2.1. CLASS TEST MARK

It will be obtained through a theoretical-practical test (mark denoted by A1 in the ordinary call and by A2 in the extraordinary call). In test A2, each student can choose between maintaining her/his previous class test mark or taking the test to obtain a new mark to replace the previous one.

2.2. LABORATORY MARK

It will be obtained through a theoretical-practical test (mark denoted by L1 in the ordinary call and by L2 in the extraordinary call). In test L2, each student can choose between maintaining her/his previous laboratory mark or taking the test to obtain a new mark to replace the previous one.

2.3. FINAL MARK

G = A (80%) + L (20%)

where A is the most recent of the class test marks, and L is the most recent of the laboratory marks.

3. END-OF-PROGRAM CALL

The end-of-program call follows the same scheme as the global assessment, with the exception that there is only one exam.

Final mark G for the end-of-program call: 

G = A (80%) + L (20%).

4. GENERAL RULES

To pass the course, a student must obtain a final mark equal to or higher than 5 (out of 10).

Students who do not take any of the tests (C, F, A, L) on the day of the final test will receive a grade of “no presentado” for that call.

Within the specifications detailed in the preceding sections, the tests may consist of different variants within the same classroom or laboratory group.

Ethical commitment: Every student is expected to behave in an appropriate ethical manner. Should unethical conduct be detected (copying, plagiarism, utilisation of unauthorised electronic devices, or others), the student will be considered not to have fulfilled the necessary requirements to pass the subject. In this case, the final mark in the corresponding edition of the academic record for the subject will be “suspenso” (0.0).

Students should not have access to or use any electronic device during the tests and exams, unless specifically authorised. The mere fact of taking an unauthorised electronic device into the examination room will result in the student failing the subject and the final mark in the corresponding edition of the academic record for the subject will be “suspenso” (0.0).