Assessment

Continous Assessment Activities

a) Scheduled assessment process and activities

Assessment in this course is based on two main types of activities: 

Individual midterm exams: Four written tests, including both theoretical questions and problem-solving. Two exams will take place during the first semester (worth 1 point each), and two during the second semester (worth 3 points each), for a maximum total of 8 points. 

Instructor-led group problem-solving sessions: Two activities, one per semester, involving collaborative problem-solving under the supervision of the teaching staff. Each session will be worth 1 point, for a total of 2 points.

The final grade will be the sum of all scores, with no minimum required for each activity. A minimum of 5 out of 10 points is required to pass the course. 

b) Assessment schedule

The dates of the midterm exams and the instructor-led sessions will be published on the Virtual Campus at the beginning of the semester. Any changes will also be communicated through this platform in advance, as it is the official communication channel between faculty and students. 

c) Resit process

A comprehensive written resit exam covering the entire course content is planned, with a maximum score of 10 points, on the date established by the School of Engineering. 

Only students who have obtained a minimum score of 3.5 points in at least one midterm exam in each semester will be allowed to take the resit exam. 

d) Grade review procedure

Grade reviews will be carried out exclusively for the "midterm exam" assessment type. The date, time, and location of the review session will be announced in advance. Activities of the "problem-solving session" type are considered non-recoverable according to the School of Engineering’s regulations. 

e) Special grading situations

"Not assessable": This grade will be assigned to any student who does not attend any of the midterm exams. 

Distinctions with honors: These may be awarded to students who achieve a final grade of 9.0 or higher, up to 5% of total enrolled students. Active participation during the course may be taken into account by the teaching staff when awarding honors. 

f) Student misconduct, copying and plagiarism

Without prejudice to other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate and in accordance with current academic regulations, any misconduct by a student that could affect the assessment of an activity will result in a score of zero. Activities penalized in this way will not be eligible for resit. If passing the course requires passing such an activity, the course will be automatically failed with no opportunity for recovery during the same academic year.

Such misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• total or partial copying of any assessed activity;

• allowing others to copy;

• submitting a group project not entirely completed by the group members;

• submitting materials authored by a third party as one’s own, including translations or adaptations;

• having communication devices accessible during assessment activities;

• speaking with classmates during assessment activities;

• copying or attempting to copy from other students during assessments;

• using or attempting to use unauthorized materials during assessments.

 g) Assessment of repeating students

From the second enrollment onwards, it will not be necessary to have participated in a minimum number of continuous assessment activities to take the resit exam. 

h) Single assessment

This course does not include a single-assessment option.

i) Use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted at any stage of this course. Any assignment including content generated by AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may lead to partial or total penalties in the grade for that activity, or more serious sanctions in severe cases.