Guided activities:

Theoretical classes: Master classes on the topics of the syllabus.

Problem-solving classes: solving problems related to the subject. Discuss with the students about the solution strategies and their execution.

Simulator use seminars: Presentation seminars for the use of process simulators in the estimation of thermodynamic properties and equilibrium compositions.

Autonomous activities:

Study: Individual study. Preparation of outlines and summaries.

Problem solving: Individual problem solving: for sel-study and in preparation of On the one hand, as a complement to the own study of the subject and, on the other, as a preliminary work to the classes dedicated to the resolution of exercises.

Use of process simulator to estimate properties and solve equilibrium problems between phases of multi-component systems.

Search for addtional documentation and bibliography: Check the essential documentary resources for the course.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Continuous Assessment:

• 1st partial exam (Topics 1 to 5): 45% of the grade.
• 2nd partial exam (Topics 6 to 8): 45% of the grade.
• Process simulator project: 10% of the grade.

The partial exams consist of a theory section and a problem-solving section. The theory section is taken without notes or a calculator, and a minimum score of 3/10 is required to pass the exam. The problem-solving section is taken with a scientific calculator and a formula sheet, and a minimum score of 5/10 is required to pass the exam.

The process simulator project will be submitted mid-term, coinciding with the seminars where simulator activities will be conducted. This is a group project to be done in teams of 3 students.

Final Recovery Exam: There will be a final recovery exam for those students who have not passed the continuous assessment. The final exam will cover the entire course; individual unpassed partial exams cannot be retaken separately, without exceptions. The final grade will be calculated based on 90% of the recovery exam and 10% of the process simulator project.

General Aspects: Without prejudice to other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate, any irregularities committed by a student that could lead to a variation in the grade of an assessment activity will be graded with a zero. Therefore, copying, plagiarism, cheating, allowing others to copy, etc., in any of the assessment activities will result in failing it with a zero grade.

The date for exam reviews will be made public at the time the grades are published on the virtual learning platform. Within this context, students may submit claims regarding their activity grade, which will be evaluated by the faculty members responsible for the course. If the student does not attend this scheduled review, the activity will not be reviewed at a later date.

Honors Degrees (Matrículas de Honor): Awarding an honors degree qualification is the decision of the faculty responsible for the course. UAB regulations state that Honors Degrees can only be awarded to students who have obtained a final grade equal to or higher than 9.00. Up to 5% of the total number of enrolled students may be awarded an Honors Degree.

A student will be considered "Non-assessable" (No avaluable) if they have not taken the partial exams or the final exam.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) To ensure the authentic development of your foundational knowledge and problem-solving skills, the use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) is not permitted in this course. Specifically, AI assistance is strictly prohibited during exams, in the resolution of routine class exercises, and throughout the graded project involving the process simulator. All submitted work must be entirely your own.