The evaluation system that arises in the course allows the student to choose one of the following two ways:

A: FINAL EXAM

For students who choose this option the exam test is 100% of the final grade. The test will consist of two parts:

Theoretical: examination (written or oral) with questions about the contents of the
subject to be completed within a maximum of one hour. This part will constitute 50% of the note.

Practice: Making a practical exercise in the laboratory or a case study for up to four hours. This part will constitute 50% of the note.

In any case, if a student gets less than 3 out of 10 in one of the 2 parts of the course he/she will not pass. In this case, if the sum of the 2 parts is less than 5 the
overall mark will be that amount, otherwise the official note willbe 4.9.

B: Continuous assessment

The continuous assessment system reflects the effort of the student throughout the course. Practices are divided into 16 sessions of 4 h each grouped into four modules. The note obtained by this evaluation system is divided into two main sections:

a) The sum of the assessments made in each module constitute 50% of the final grade. It is necessary to obtain a minimum of 3 out of 10 in each module in order to pass the subject. That note includes timeliness, poise and attitude, the degree of interest and participation of students in lab activities, and student participation in home work. Portfolios will be evaluated only when presented within the deadlines set by the teachers of each of the modules.

b) A final test that will assess the knowledge gained in each module and that constitute 50% of the final grade. It is necessary to obtain a minimum of 4 out of 10 in this exam to pass the subject.

If an student gets 4 or more points in the exam but less than 3 points in the evaluation of any of the modules, the second call exam will include only these modules with a test designed by those responsible for the modules. In case of failing the course, if the sum of the different parts is less than 5 the overall mark will be that sum, otherwise the official note will be 4.9. If the subject is suspended on second call, a student will have to fully repeat the subject in a later academic course. Students who have done laboratory work but did not perform the final exam will appear officially as "no presentado".

Attendance at practices is mandatory so that, in this connection, a student cannot opt ​​for continuous assessment in the following cases: (1) unexcused absence to one or more sessions; and (2) excused absence to two or more sessions. In these circumstances the only option is the final exam with a corresponding practical test laboratory.

The written exam will be held on first call on October 21, 2016 and on second call on June 27, 2017 (dates approved by the Faculty Board).

Regardless of the system followed the student must obtain a minimum global score of 5 points to pass the subject.