Guia docente 2019_20
Escola de Enxeñería Industrial
Degree in Electrical Engineering
 Subjects
  Power electronics and automatic control
   Assessment
  Description Qualification Training and Learning Results
Self-assessment All students will be evaluated continuously throughout the semester. Those students who have been granted the waiver of continuous assessment by the school, the procedure is detailed in the section "Waiver of continuous assessment".

Due to the multidisciplinary character of the subject, it has been divided into two blocks:
- Block 1 - Power electronics (EP)
- Block 2 - Automatic regulation (RA)

The evaluation of each of the blocks follows the same methodologies.
The note of each one of the blocks will be composed of:
- 20% of the internship note (see Internship report)
- 80% of theory grade, of which 20% is a continuous assessment grade (Self-assessment) and 60% is the final exam grade (see Other)

Each of the blocks ponders in the final grade of the subject to 50%, provided that the grade obtained in each block is approved or higher.

If one of the blocks is suspended, the final grade of the subject will be the one obtained in said block.

If the two blocks are suspended, the final grade of the subject will be the lowest of those obtained in the blocks.

Ordinary Calls
Ordinary calls are those of January and June / July


Theory evaluation of the power electronics block
BEP: block note

The theory evaluation note is obtained by the same method in the two calls (January and June / July)
The theoretical contents of the Power Electronics block are evaluated in four parts, with a score of 0 to 10 each:
- EP1: Topics 1.1 and 1.2
- EP2: Topic 1.3
- EP3: Topic 1.4 part 1
- EP4: Topic 1.4 part 2
The evaluation in partial theory will be carried out during theory class hours. It will consist of three written tests, individual and face-to-face, lasting 20 minutes (approximately) each. It will correspond to 20% of the final grade in the block, and if approved, release the final exam.
In the partial test 1 (PEP1) the EP1 content is evaluated, in the partial test 2 (PEP2) the EP2 content is evaluated and in the partial test 3 (PEP3) the EP3 content is evaluated. The tests may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises.
The marks obtained in PEP1, PEP2 and PEP3 will be valid for the calls of January and June of this course.

Theory evaluation of the automatic regulation block
BRA: block note

The theory evaluation note is obtained by the same method in the two calls (January and June / July)
The theoretical contents of the automatic regulation block are evaluated in three parts, with a score of 0 to 10 each:
- RA1: Themes 1, 2 (content Temporal analysis, Stability, LR)
- RA2: Topics 2 (content Frequency analysis), 3 and 4 (discrete Modeling content)
- RA3: Topics 4 and 5
The evaluation in partial theory will be carried out during theory class hours. It will consist of two written tests, individual and face-to-face, lasting 20 minutes (approximately) each. It will correspond to 20% of the final grade in the block, and if approved, release the final exam.
In the partial test 1 (PRA1) the content RA1 is evaluated, and in the partial test 2 (PRA2) the content RA2 is evaluated. Both tests may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises.
The marks obtained in PRA1 and PRA2 will be valid for the calls of January and June of this course.
20 B3
C12
C25
C26
D2
D9
D10
D16
Practices report The laboratory practices will be evaluated continuously (session to session) with a score of 0 to 10 each, obtaining the average grade as a laboratory note (LEP or LRA). It will correspond to 20% of the final grade of the block.
The evaluation criteria are:
- Minimum attendance of 83% (5 of 6 practice sessions per block).
- Puntuality.
- Previous preparation of the practice.
- Delivery of requested exercises.
- Attitude and use of the session.
- Compliance with the objectives set.

The laboratory note for the calls of January and June will be LEP for the block of Power Electronics and LRA for the block of Automatic Regulation.

The practical sessions will be carried out in groups. The statements of the practices will be available to students in advance.

The students will fill out a set of results sheets, which they will deliver at the end of the practice, and which will justify their attendance and allow them to assess their use.
20 B3
C12
C25
C26
D3
D6
D9
D10
D16
D17
Objective questions exam The Final Exam is composed by the Objective questions exam and the Essay questions exam,
This exam will be held on the date and time according to the official school calendar, with a score of 0 to 10 points, individual and face-to-face. It will correspond to 60% of the final grade of each block.

Power Electronics Block

It will consist of four parts EEP1, EEP2, EEP3 and EEP4, with contents EP1, EP2, EP3 and EP4 respectively. Each part may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises.

The first (EEP1), the second (EEP2) and the third (EEP3) part of the Final Exam are compulsory for those students with a grade lower than 5 points in the respective partial tests PEP1, PEP2 and PEP3. Students with a grade equal to or higher than 5 in PEP1, PEP2 and / or PEP3 are exempt from submitting to EEP1, EEP2 and / or EEP3, respectively, provided that in the fourth part of the Final Exam (EEP4) they obtain a higher grade to zero.

The fourth part of the Final Exam (EEP4) is mandatory for all students.
In case of not presenting to the fourth part of the Final Exam (EEP4), or not obtaining a mark superior to zero, the note of the block (BEP) is calculated with the following formula:

BEP = LEP * 0.2 + PEP1 * 0.067 + PEP2 * 0.067 + PEP3 * 0.067

With a grade higher than zero in the fourth part of the Final Exam (EEP4), the corresponding note of the block (BEP) is calculated with the following algorithm:

If PEP1 >= 5, then TEP1 = PEP1 * 0.2;
If PEP1 <5, then TEP1 = EEP1 * 0.133 + PEP1 * 0.067;
If PEP2 >= 5, then TEP2 = PEP2 * 0.2;
If PEP2 <5, then TEP2 = EEP2 * 0.133 + PEP2 * 0.067;
If PEP3 >= 5, then TEP3 = PEP3 * 0.2;
If PEP3 <5, then TEP3 = EEP3 * 0.133 + PEP3 * 0.067;
TEP4 = EEP4 * 0.2
BEP = LEP * 0.2 + TEP1 + TEP2 + TEP3 + TEP4

Automatic Regulation Block

It will consist of three parts ERA1, ERA2 and ERA3, with contents RA1, RA2 and RA3 respectively. Each part may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises.

The first (ERA1) and second (ERA2) parts of the Final Exam are compulsory for those students with a grade lower than 5 points in the respective partial tests PRA1 and PRA2. Students with a grade equal to or higher than 5 in PRA1 and/or PRA2 are exempt from submitting to ERA1 and / or ERA2, respectively, provided that in the third part of the Final Exam (ERA3) they obtain a grade higher than zero.

The third part of the Final Exam (ERA3) is compulsory for all students. In case of not attending the third part of the Final Exam (ERA3), or not obtaining a grade higher than zero, the block mark (BRA) is calculated with the following formula:

BRA = LRA * 0.2 + PRA1 * 0.1 + PRA2 * 0.1

With a grade higher than zero in the third part of the Final Exam (ERA3), the corresponding note of the block (BRA) is calculated with the following algorithm:

If PRA1 >= 5, then TRA1 = PRA1 * 0.3;
If PRA1 < 5, then TRA1 = ERA1 * 0.2 + PRA1 * 0.1;
If PRA2 >= 5, then TRA2 = PRA2 * 0.3;
If PRA2 < 5, then TRA2 = ERA2 * 0.2 + PRA2 * 0.1;
TRA3 = ERA3 * 0.2
BRA = LRA * 0.2 + TRA1 + TRA2 + TRA3

Final Score on the Subject Act
The note of the subject act (NA), which comes from the notes in the blocks, is calculated with the following algorithm:

If BEP >= 5 and BRA >= 5, then NA = BEP * 0.5 + BRA * 0.5
If BEP < 5 or BRA < 5, then NA = MINIMUM( BEP, BRA )
60 B3
C12
C25
C26
D2
D9
D16
Essay questions exam See the explanation on the previous point: Objective questions exam 0 B3
C12
C25
C26
D3
D9
D16
 
Other comments on the Evaluation
Extraordinary Calls

Students who have passed the laboratory by continuous assessment may maintain the grade previously achieved (LEP and LRA). If they have not done the practices, they are evaluated with zero.

The
Examination of the Extraordinary Convocation, to be held on the date
and time according to the official calendar of the school, will consist
of a written test, with a score of 0 to 10 points, of an individual and
face-to-face character. It will correspond to 80% of the final grade of the block.

The
power electronics block will consist of four parts EEP1, EEP2, EPP3 and
EEP4, with contents EP1, EP2, EP3 and EP4 respectively. Each part may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises. The EEP note is calculated as:

EEP = EEP1 * 0.2 + EEP2 * 0.2 + EEP3 * 0.2 + EPP4 * 0.2

The automatic regulation block will consist of three parts ERA1, ERA2 and ERA3, with contents RA1, RA2 and RA3 respectively. Each part may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises. The ERA note is calculated as:

ERA = ERA1 * 0.3 + ERA2 * 0.3 + ERA3 * 0.2

The note of the minutes (NA) is calculated with the following algorithm:

BEP = LEP * 0.2 + EEP

BRA = LRA * 0.2 + ERA

If BEP> = 5 and BRA> = 5, then NA = BEP * 0.5 + BRA * 0.5

If BEP <5 or BRA <5, then NA = MINIMUM (BEP, BRA)

Continuous evaluation waivers

The
Final Exam, to be held on the date and time according to the official
school calendar, will consist of a written test, with a score of 0 to 10
points, individual and face-to-face. It will correspond to 80% of the final grade of each block.

The
power electronics block will consist of four parts EEP1, EEP2, EPP3 and
EEP4, with contents EP1, EP2, EP3 and EP4 respectively. Each part may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises. The EEP note is calculated as:

EEP = EEP1 * 0.2 + EEP2 * 0.2 + EEP3 * 0.2 + EPP4 * 0.2

The Automatic Regulation block will consist of three parts ERA1, ERA2 and ERA3, with contents RA1, RA2 and RA3 respectively. Each part may consist of a combination of the following types of exercises: test questions, questions and / or exercises. The ERA note is calculated as:

ERA = ERA1 * 0.3 + ERA2 * 0.3 + ERA3 * 0.2

In
case of obtaining a minimum score of 5 points out of 10 in each of the
blocks (EEP and ERA), tests will be carried out in the laboratories
related to the practices carried out during the course in the blocks. The obtained ELEP grade will correspond to 20% of the final grade of the EP block. The obtained ELRA grade will correspond to 20% of the final grade of the RA block. If the minimum score of 5 points out of 10 is not obtained in any of the blocks, the ELEP and ELRA grade will be zero.

The note of the minutes is calculated with the following algorithm:

BEP = ELEP * 0.2 + EEP

BRA = ELRA * 0.2 + ERA

If BEP> = 5 and BRA> = 5, then NA = BEP * 0.5 + BRA * 0.5

If BEP <5 or BRA <5, then NA = MINIMUM (BEP, BRA)

Guidelines for improvement and recovery:

The block that is approved in first call will keep the note for the second call.

The block that is suspended in the first call may be recovered in the second call. The notes in the practices and in the self-evaluation tests are those obtained in the first call.

Ethical Commitment:

The student is expected to exhibit adequate ethical behavior. In
case of detecting unethical behavior (for example: copying, plagiarism,
use of unauthorized electronic devices), it will be considered that the

The student does not meet the necessary requirements to pass the subject. In this case, the overall grade in the current academic year will be suspended (0.0).

The use of any electronic device during the evaluation tests will not be allowed, unless expressly authorized. The
fact of introducing an electronic device not authorized in the exam
room will be considered a reason for not passing the subject in this
academic year, and the overall greade in the current academic year will be suspended (0.0).

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