Lecture-based classes in which professors will develop the main concepts.

The aim of this activity is to introduce fundamental notions and facilitate student learning, with an emphasis on the economic applications of the mathematical concepts studied.

Guided instruction, where professors will apply the concepts studied to specific families of multivariable functions.

The goal of this activity is to foster student independence in the learning process by applying theoretical concepts to families of multivariable functions.

Problem sets to be solved by students.

Each topic will be accompanied by a list of problems that students must solve independently. This activity has a dual purpose: on one hand, to help students assimilate the theoretical concepts presented in class; on the other hand, to develop the necessary problem-solving skills.

Collaborative problem solving will be encouraged, through stable work groups of 3 or 4 students throughout the semester, who will collaborate to overcome difficulties encountered by any of the group members.

Problem-solving classes in which students will discuss the resolution of problems.

This activity aims to address and clarify doubts that students may have had while working on the problem sets, allowing them to better understand the material and correct any mistakes made.

In-person tutorials

Students will have access to a number of scheduled hours during which professors will be available to answer questions in person.

The proposed teaching methodology may be subject to change depending on any restrictions on in-person attendance imposed by health authorities.

This course/module does not include a single-assessment system.

Assessment Criteria

The midterm exam will account for 30% of the final average grade of the course.

The final exam will account for 50% of the final average grade of the course.

Thus, the final average grade is calculated as follows:

Final average grade =

30% (midterm exam grade) +

50% (final exam grade) +

20% (grade from exercises/assignments/laboratory tests)

The course will be considered passed if the following two requirements are met:

• The final average grade is equal to or greater than 5, and
• The final exam grade is equal to or greater than 3.

If a student meets the first requirement but not the second, they will receive a final average grade of 4.5 and may take the reassessment exam, according to the conditions outlined in the “Reassessment Process” section below.

If a student meets the second requirement but not the first, or neither of the two, they may still take the reassessment exam, according to the conditions outlined in the “Reassessment Process” section below.

A student who has not participated in any assessment activity will be considered \"Not assessable.\"

Assessment Schedule

The dates of the various assessment activities (midterm exams, in-class exercises, assignment submissions, etc.) will be announced well in advance during the semester.

The date of the final exam is scheduled in the Faculty’s official exam calendar.

“Assessment activities may not be rescheduled, except in cases of exceptional and duly justified reasons that prevent the student from attending an evaluation activity.

In such cases, the academic program coordinators, after consultation with the teaching staff and affected students, will propose a new schedule within the corresponding academic period.”

(Section 1, Article 264 – Assessment Activities Calendar, UAB Academic Regulations)

Students from the Faculty of Economics and Business who, according to the above, need to reschedule an assessment must submit a request by filling out the form:

Assessment Rescheduling Request: e-Form for Rescheduling Assessments.

Grade Review Procedure

Coinciding with the final exam, the date and method of publication of the final grades will be announced.

Details regarding the procedure, location, date, and time of the exam review session will also be provided, in accordance with university regulations.

Reassessment Process

“To participate in the reassessment process, students must have been previously assessed in activities representing at least two-thirds of the total grade for the course or module.”

(Section 2, Article 261 – Reassessment, UAB Academic Regulations)

Students must have obtained a final average grade between 3.5 and 4.9.

The date of the reassessment exam will be scheduled in the Faculty’s exam calendar.

If the student passes this exam, they will pass the course with a grade of 5. Otherwise, their original grade will remain unchanged.

Irregularities in Assessment

Without prejudice to other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate and in accordance with current academic regulations:

“If a student commits any irregularity that could lead to a significant alteration of the grade of an assessment activity, that activity will be graded with a 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be initiated.

If multiple irregularities occur across different assessment activities in the same course, the final grade for that course will be 0.”

(Section 11, Article 266 – Assessment Results, UAB Academic Regulations)

The completion of assessment activities is subject to the provisions set out in this course guide and in the "Policy of the School of Economics and Business on the Detection of Irregularities during Assessment Activities", which regulates the conditions under which assessment tasks are conducted and the procedures applicable in cases where indications of irregularities are detected. Students are encouraged to consult the policy.