ASSESSMENT

This subject is organized in two parts: Theory and Lab.

The final grade for the course (FG) is computed as the weighted average (WA) of the theory grade (TG) and Lab Grade (PG): FG = WA = 0.6 x TG + 0.4 x LG 

However, if any of TG or LG is less than 3.5 and WA is greater than 4.0, then the final grade will be 4.0 or the weighted average WA of both grades, whatever is the lowest value.

To pass the course, FG must be greater than or equal than 5.0

Both parts can be evaluated by Continuous Assessment (CA) or by a Global assessment (GA), in the latter case by means of a final exam (FE).

The FE will have two parts, Theory and Lab, and will take place at the officially approved date and time.

CA will be based on the tests defined in this guide. In the case an student misses a CA test it cannot be retaken or rescheduled.

CA test grades are only valid for the current academic year, being discarded in case the student fails the course.

CLASSROOM SESSIONS / THEORY

The Theory part is divided into two sub-parts: T1 and T2. T1 corresponds to approximately half of the syllabus, while T2 covers all the syllabus.

CLASSROOM. REGULAR CALL (CONVOCATORIA ORDINARIA) ASSESSMENT

CLASSROOM. REGULAR CALL. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA).

In the case of CA, it consists of two exams: ET1 and ET2 that correspond to the two parts in which classroom content is divided. ET1 & ET2 exam dates will be approved at a Degree’s Academic Committee (CAG) meeting and will be available at the beginning of the academic term.

Additionally, during the classroom lectures, short exercises may be proposed to be completed using your cell phone.  Altogether, they can add up to one additional point to the theory grade of each part.

Thus, the grade for each part will be the one obtained in the exam (0-10 points) plus the one obtained by solving the short exercises (0-1 points).

The theory CA grade for the Regular call is TG=0.4xT1 + 0.6xT2 (i.e., the weights of T1 & T2 in the final grade are respectively 40% & 60%).

CLASSROOM. REGULAR CALL. GLOBAL ASSESSMENT

All students that have not attended CA will have to attend the Final classroom exam (FCE). The FCE consists of two exercises for T1 and T2.

The global assessment's theory grade is computed as: TG=0.4xT1 + 0.6xT2

CLASSROOM. SUPPLEMENTARY CALL (CONVOCATORIA EXTRAORDINARIA) ASSESSMENT

The Supplementary call exam has the same structure as the Regular call one. 

Not attending the Supplementary Call implies accepting the grade obtained at the Regular call. 

If you failed the theory part (both in CA and GA), you can:

- sit both parts (ET1 and ET2), which would supersede the theory grade obtained in CA or GA.

- sit only one of the two parts (ET1 or ET2), which would supersede the grade obtained for that part in CA or GA.

- not to take any part and keep the theory grade obtained in CE or GA.

In case of CA, the grade obtained by solving the short exercises during the classroom lectures will be kept and added to the final grade.

The theory grade will be the one computed as 0.4xT1 + 0.6xT2, with the new grades from ET1 and/or ET2, if applicable. Sitting any part (ET1 and/or ET2) implies renouncing to the previously obtained grade.

CLASSROOM. END-OF-STUDIES CALL

It will consist of an exam similar to the Final exam of the Regular call.

LAB ASSESSMENT

The lab part is carried out on an ARM/Thumb assembler.  It is divided into two parts: P1 deals with about half of the syllabus and P2 the whole syllabus.

LAB. REGULAR CALL

LAB. REGULAR CALL. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA)

The Lab's CA consists of 2 exercises EP1, EP2 that correspond to the two parts in which lab activities are divided. The EP1 exam’s date will be approved in a Degree’s Academic Committee (CAG), will take place in the afternoon and all the details will be available at the beginning of the academic term. EP2 will take place on the day of the Regular call’s GA. There will be a separate exam for those who opt for CA and for those who decide to sit the GA only.

Additionally, during the lab sessions, short exercises may be proposed to be completed using your cell phone.  Altogether, they can add up to one additional point to the lab grade.

Thus, the grade for each part will be the one obtained in the exam (0-10 points) plus the one obtained by solving the short exercises (0-1 points).

The lab CA grade for the Regular call is TG=0.4xT1 + 0.6xT2

LAB. REGULAR CALL. GLOBAL ASSESSMENT

All students opting for GA will have to attend a final lab exam (FLE).

The FLE will consist of an exercise on the complete ARM/Thumb syllabus to be performed in the lab.

The lab grade in this case is the grade obtained in the FLE.

LAB. SUPPLEMENTARY CALL EXAM

The Supplementary call's exam will be similar to the GA's FLE of the Regular call. All students who did not pass the lab part, independently of them of opting for CA or not, may attend this exam. Not attending the Supplementary call's assessment implies accepting the grade obtained at the Regular call. Nevertheless, CA students will keep the average grade obtained (0-1) from the short lab exercises.

LAB. END-OF-STUDIES CALL

It will consist of an exam similar to the FLE of the Regular call.

GENERAL REMARKS

All exercises and exams in this course are graded from 0 to 10. As a consequence of short exercises, the student's grade may be higher than 10. In that case, the final grade would be 10, considering the total grade higher than 10 for the awarding of honours.

Not participating in the Supplementary call assessment process implies accepting the grade obtained at the Regular call assessment.

TUTORING

Tutoring sessions will be suspended two school days prior to any official exam.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT ELIGIBILITY

Students may opt for CA independently for the classroom/theory part and lab/practical part. To be eligible for CA, students must take the first exam in that part (theory/ET1 and/or lab/EP1). 

Once being enrolled in CA for theory or lab, students cannot opt for GA for the corresponding part.  As pointed out above, students may opt to be assessed differently (CA or GA) for theory and lab. 

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

If a student is graded at least once after taking any of the exams in CA or GA, its final grade will be computed according to this guide.

EXAMS

To take any classroom exam (ET1, ET2, FE) or lab exam (EP1, EP2, FLE), all students must register using the designated software tool. The registration process will be open and notified with a minimum of 5 calendar days prior to the corresponding exam.

GRADING INFO

The date and procedure for grade review will be published in advance.

COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS

Communication between students and lecturers will be done by means of the standard procedures established by the University. It is assumed that all students read their email (the one registered in Moovi) at least once a day.

ETHICAL CODE

Plagiarism is regarded as serious dishonest behavior. If any form of plagiarism is detected in any of the tests or exams, the final grade will be FAIL (0), and the incident will be reported to the corresponding academic authorities for prosecution. All students are expected to have an ethical behavior in all exams, ensuring equal opportunities for all students. If an infraction is detected in an exam, the score obtained in that test will automatically be zero (0) and a report will be issued to the School Direction to take actions. 

These are some examples of unethical behavior: use of electronic devices (mobile phones, tablets, computers, etc.), copy from another peer, use of unauthorized material in an exam, etc.