Directed Teaching
Theory lecture (TE). Classroom practices (PAUL). Laboratory practices (PLAB). Specialized seminars (SEM)

Supervised Teaching

Problem based learning

Autonomous Teaching
Personal study. Elaboration of works

Assessment Model

Assessment of the course will be based on the theoretical and practical syllabus described in the course programme. The achievement of the learning objectives and the acquisition of the competencies described in the previous sections will be assessed, including those associated with the theoretical concepts covered in the different blocks, as well as those related to seminars and practical sessions (laboratory and classroom-based).

Continuous Assessment

The course will be assessed continuously throughout the semester through two midterm examinations (P1 and P2), each covering a specific part of the syllabus, together with three activities or tests assessing the content of the laboratory practical sessions (S1, S2 and S3), and one activity (SEM) assessing the content of the two seminar sessions (SEM1 and SEM2).

Each of the two midterm examinations will consist of an objective assessment based on multiple-choice items, designed to evaluate the acquisition of competencies and the integration of the theoretical and practical learning outcomes of the course. Each item will include four response options. The specific characteristics of the response format (single-answer or multiple-answer items) and the marking criteria will be communicated sufficiently in advance through the official course communication channels.

The contents assessed in the midterm examinations are:

P1) Theory corresponding to topics A to E (32%) and classroom practical sessions 1 and 2 (5%).

P2) Theory corresponding to topics F to K (38%) and classroom practical sessions 3 and 4 (5%).

The tests or activities carried out in laboratory practical sessions S1, S2 and S3 and in the seminars will assess the knowledge and competencies acquired during each of these sessions. The activities or tests will be directly related to the work carried out during the session.

In addition, two short continuous-assessment quizzes on specific course contents may be conducted during theory sessions without prior announcement. These activities will have a bonus character and may contribute up to a maximum of 0.1 additional points to the final course grade. These quizzes are not eligible for resit.

The midterm examinations P1 and P2 will take place on the dates scheduled by the Faculty, in the classrooms indicated. The activities or tests corresponding to S1, S2, S3 and SEM will be conducted in the laboratory (for S1, S2 and S3) or in the seminar room (for SEM1 and SEM2) at the end of each session and are not eligible for resit.

The weighting of the different assessment activities in the final course grade is as follows:

P1 (37%) + P2 (43%) + S1 (5%) + S2 (5%) + S3 (5%) + SEM (5%) = 100%

The maximum grade attainable in the course is 10.1 points. The bonus obtained through the short continuous-assessment quizzes will not be taken into account when determining whether the minimum requirements for passing the course or accessing the resit examination have been met.

To pass the course under the continuous assessment system, students must meet the following requirements:

1. obtain a grade of 5.0 or higher in both P1 and P2;
2. obtain a weighted average grade of at least 5.0 out of 10 considering P1, P2, S1, S2, S3 and SEM.

Important: Attendance at laboratory practical sessions is compulsory for students enrolled in the course for the first time and following the continuous assessment system. Students repeating the course who obtained a grade higher than 5 in S1, S2 and S3 in a previous academic year are exempt from attending these sessions and will retain the grade obtained previously.

Resit Examination

Students who do not pass the course through continuous assessment may take a resit examination for any midterm examination in which they obtained a grade below 5.0. Passing the resit examination is required for the corresponding component to be included in the final grade calculation. Students who obtained a grade above 5.0 in a midterm examination may also sit the resit examination in order to improve their grade. To do so, they must notify the course coordinator sufficiently in advance. The grade obtained in the resit examination will replace the grade previously obtained through continuous assessment.

To be eligible for the resit examination, students must meet the following requirements:

1. have taken both midterm examinations (P1 and P2);
2. obtain a weighted average grade in continuous assessment [P1 (37%) + P2 (43%) + S1 (5%) + S2 (5%) + S3 (5%) + SEM (5%)] equal to or greater than 2.5.

For this purpose, the bonus obtained through the short continuous-assessment quizzes will not be included in the calculation of the continuous assessment grade.

The resit examination will consist of two parts:

• The first part (37% of the final grade) corresponds to the contents assessed in P1 and therefore covers: theory corresponding to topics A to E (32%) and classroom practical sessions 1 and 2 (5%).
• The second part (43% of the final grade) corresponds to the contents assessed in P2 and therefore covers: theory corresponding to topics F to K (38%) and classroom practical sessions 3 and 4 (5%).

Students who have passed one of the two midterm examinations with a grade of 5.0 or higher may sit only the part corresponding to the failed midterm examination, without the need to retake the examination already passed.

The final course grade after the resit examination will be calculated using the weightings established for P1, P2, S1, S2, S3 and SEM. For assessment components subject to resit, the grade obtained in the resit examination will replace the grade previously obtained through continuous assessment. For components not subject to resit, the grade obtained through continuous assessment will be retained.

The date and time of the review sessions for both the midterm examinations and the resit examination will be announced immediately after the publication of grades.

Examination Review Procedure

Students may submit complaints regarding the wording of examination questions within two days following the examination date.

The date and time of the review sessions for the midterm examinations and the resit examination will be announced after the publication of grades.

IMPORTANT: The proposed assessment system may be modified if circumstances beyond the University's control affect face-to-face teaching activities.

Single Assessment

Students may opt for the single assessment system in accordance with current Faculty regulations. Single assessment will be based on the same contents, competencies and level of academic demand as the continuous assessment system.

The single assessment examination will be held on the same date and time as the second midterm examination of the continuous assessment system and will consist of two parts:

Theoretical Knowledge (80%)

• Objective multiple-choice examination designed to assess theoretical knowledge corresponding to blocks A–K and the contents of the classroom practical sessions.

Practical Knowledge (20%)

• Examination consisting of multiple-choice questions and/or short-answer questions assessing the contents of laboratory practical sessions and seminars.

To pass the course, students must meet the following requirements:

1. obtain a grade of 5.0 or higher in the theoretical knowledge component;
2. obtain a weighted final grade of at least 5.0 out of 10 across both components of the examination.

The short continuous-assessment quizzes conducted during theory sessions are exclusive to the continuous assessment system and do not apply to the single assessment pathway. Consequently, the maximum grade attainable under the single assessment system is 10.0 points.

A student who does not attend either the single assessment examination or the resit examination will be recorded as “Not Assessable”.

Resit Examination

Students who do not pass the course through the single assessment system may take the resit examination, provided they meet the requirements established by current academic regulations. The resit examination will consist of the same components and maintain the same weightings as the single assessment examination.

Review Procedure

The review of grades will follow the same procedure established for the continuous assessment system.

IMPORTANT: The proposed assessment system may be modified if circumstances beyond the University's control affect face-to-face teaching activities.