This annual subject has a complicated structure since it consists of four areas of mathematics that are related to each other, but at the same time somewhat independent of each other. They are the part of Algebra and Geometry (A), Calculus (C), Numerical Calculus (CN) and Statistics (E), which will be given the generic name of modules and will provide us with explanations in the guide. Each of them has theory, problems and practices. Specifically, there are 30 hours of theory, 5 of problems and 6 of practices in (A) and (C), 10 hours of theory, 3 hours of problems and 4 hours of practices for (CN) and 10 hours of theory, 3 of problems and 3 of practices for (E).

In view of the face-to-face hours, it is clear that in the learning process of this subject, the constant work of the student throughout the year will be fundamental. You will have the help of the teaching team at all times and will have online tutoring and consultation schedules.

The face-to-face hours are distributed as follows:

Theory: The teacher introduces the basic concepts corresponding to the subject matter, showing examples of their application, which will be done in the classroom using the traditional chalk and blackboard method.

Problems: The understanding of the concepts introduced in theory is worked on by completing problems and discussing practical cases. Students will previously have lists on the Virtual Campus that the student will have to work on their own. Given the few hours of problems available, only model problems can be done in the problem class.

Practical classroom. The student will learn to use symbolic, numerical and statistical mathematical calculation program packages (Maxima, Excel). The practical classes will be held in the computer rooms. In these classes, the application of mathematical tools to problems that require the use of a computer program will be worked on. The objective of this learning will be for the student to be able to use the computer to address (and be able to solve) any mathematical question that they may need to consider in the future.

The use of the Virtual Campus will be of vital importance. This will be the most important channel of communication between students and teachers. Course material will be posted there, for example problem lists or theory summaries. It will also be the means to make the qualifications known. It will be important to consult the Virtual Campus frequently.

The tutoring schedule of the teachers will be made public. It is highly recommended that students make use of these tutoring hours to resolve any doubts that arise throughout the course. In any case, help in resolving doubts by telematic means will be guaranteed.

a) Process and scheduled assessment activities

The assessment of each module is similar and will essentially consist of an assessment of the practices and the theory.

Each module will be graded based on E = grade of a theory exam and/or problems of the entire module, P = grade of practices, C = grade of a possible intermediate control.

The grade for each module, denoted by Q(module), will be calculated as

Q(A)= 0.7*E + 0.2*P + 0.1*C

Q(C)= 0.7*E + 0.2*P + 0.1*C

Q(CN)= 0.7*E + 0.3*P

Q(E)= 0.75*E + 0.25*P

The grade for partials will be

QP= 0.3*(Q(A)+ Q(C))+0.2*(Q(CN)+Q(E)).

If QP is greater than or equal to 5, the course is approved for partials.

b) Recovery process.

Students who have not passed partial exams will be able to retake the modules they have not passed, or improve their grade, by taking the retake exam that will take place at the end of the course. For each module, the grade E will be retaken, but not the P or C. There is no restriction on taking the retake exams. The grade obtained is denoted ER in each module that is taken.

The grade for each module will be calculated by replacing the value E with the maximum value {E, ER} in the previous formulas.

The final grade for the subject, which we will denote QF, will then be obtained with the same formula

QF= 0.3 * (QA+ QC) + 0.2 * (QCN+QE).

where QA,QC,QCN,QE are the grades of the corresponding modules after retake.

In the event that, after the recovery, the grade of any module is lower than 3, and QF is greater than or equal to 5. the teaching team must assess the situation.

The student will have a NO AVALUABLE if, at most, they have taken 4 evaluation tests of the entire subject (midterm exams, final exams, practical, etc.). Thus, the student who has taken 5 or more tests represents that they have been following the course and will be awarded the grade that results from the formulas.

c) Single Assessment

Given the nature of the course, there is no single comprehensive assessment consisting of one final examination covering the entire subject. However, students who wish to opt for the single assessment system must provide justification and submit their request during the period established by the Faculty.

If the request is approved, students must sit the resit examination for each of the four modules, which will also include a practical component (without the use of a computer). The final grade will be calculated using analogous formulas.

If a student obtains a grade between 3.5 and below 5.0, they will be eligible to take a resit examination.

The single assessment option is mutually exclusive with continuous assessment, while preserving the student's right to attend face-to-face classes.