The mark of the student is calculated as:
Final mark = 0.3 x Theory part + 0.1 x Seminars + 0.3 x Labs + 0.3 x Teamwork
The final mark must sum up at least 5 points out of 10 for the student to pass the course. In addition, it is necessary to obtain a minimum mark:
- Four points out of ten in the theory part.
- Three points out of ten in the labs (laboratory part).
- Three points out of ten in the teamwork.
If the student does not reach the minimum mark in all the parts, the final mark will be computed as the minimum between the result of the previous equation and 4.5.
Assessment of the theory part
The assessment of the theory part of the course is computed differently in the ordinary and in the extraordinary evaluations:
- Ordinary evaluation. Two exams will be done during the course in order to assess the work related to the theory part. These exams will be done individually and will be included in the in-class activities.
The mark of this part is calculated as the geometric mean of the mark of the two exams. Extraordinary evaluations. The theory part of the course will be evaluated by means of a final exam. The mark of the theory part of the course is the mark obtained by the student in this final exam.
The mark of the theory part of the course in the ordinary evaluation is valid for the extraordinary evaluations of the same academic year.
Assessment of the seminars
The assessment of the seminars is computed only in the ordinary evaluation considering some optional team assignments.
The mark of the seminars in the ordinary evaluation is valid for the extraordinary evaluations of the same academic year.
Assessment of the laboratory part
The assessment of the laboratory part of the course is computed differently in the ordinary and in the extraordinary evaluations:
- Ordinary evaluation. Two exams will be done during the course in order to assess the work related to the laboratory part. These exams will be done individually and will be included in the in-class activities.
The mark of this part is calculated as the geometric mean of the two exams. This mark is subjected to the student to attend at least 80% of the laboratory sessions of the course. Otherwise, the mark of the laboratory part of the course will be 0.
- Extraordinary evaluation. The laboratory part of the course will be evaluated by means of a final exam. At least, the minimum mark in the theory part is required to the take the extraordinary laboratory exam.
The mark of the laboratory part of the course in the ordinary evaluation is valid for the extraordinary evaluations of the same academic year.
Teamwork assessment
During the course, a task to be developed with classmates will be assigned to the student. Students will form teams of three or four members of the same group tutorial. The topic of the task will be proposed by the teacher. At the end of the course, a report must be sent to the teacher and a public presentation must be carried out. The presentation will be carried out by one or more members of the team chosen at the beginning of the presentation. Thus, all the members must attend the presentation of their teamwork.
The mark for each student in the team may be different depending on the participation of the student. The mark in the teamwork of the members that do not actively attend their teamwork presentation will be 0.
The mark of the teamwork is valid for the extraordinary evaluations of the same academic year. There is no chance to do the teamwork in the extraordinary evaluations.
Differentiated assessment
Two exams will be mandatory in all evaluations. Firstly, a final exam based on the theory part of the subject, between 0 and 5 points. Secondly, a final laboratory exam, between 0 and 5 points. To sit the laboratory exam, the student must pass the theory exam. A minimum mark of five points is required in both exams to pass the course.
Exception
Exceptionally, should sanitary conditions require it, non-classroom evaluation methods may be included. In that case, students will be informed accordingly.