Referring to knowledge

Referring to abilities, skills

Referring to attitudes, values and norms

The course combines face-to-face lectures with other learning activities completed individually or in small groups. Lectures are intended for presentation of the main concepts of the subject and as the starting point for in-depth study and work on the topics discussed. The activities that complement these classes entail progressive study of the subject and periodic submission of work. These may consist of critical essays, written reflections on issues arising from lectures, and case studies. The Virtual Campus is a tool for communication between students and the teaching staff, where all information relevant to the subject can be found and through which a significant proportion of learning activities are carried out. Students who complete the guided assignment have one hour of class time per week, used to work through set exercises, analysis of case studies and the resolution of doubts and queries. Additional computer sessions for compensation analysis exercises may also be scheduled, depending on the progress made by the group.

In accordance with Faculty regulations, the assessment procedure for the groups involved in a teaching innovation project may differ from the procedures explained in this course plan.

Learning activities are distributed as follows: 40 hours of theory with some practical work; 20 hours of face-to-face and/or tutored work, depending on the practical activities planned; 40 hours of guided independent learning, and 50 hours of self-directed learning.

Continuous assessment

Continuous assessment entails progressive study of the subject and the submission of exercises throughout the course (the number of exercises and the submission dates are announced at the beginning of the semester and posted on the Virtual Campus). To be eligible for continuous assessment, students must attend at least 80% of the classes.

The marks obtained on the practical exercises completed throughout the course represent 50% of the final grade, and a final examination accounts for the remaining 50%. These activities may be conducted in either face-to-face or distance mode. Until the last day of class, students can choose to continue with continuous assessment or switch to single assessment, as long as the grade is equal to or lower than 2.7/5. Anyone with an average higher than 2.7 is subject to continuous assessment, both in the final assessment and in the reassessment. Students must obtain a mark of at least 2.5 out of 5 on the examination to be eligible to receive a final grade for the subject.

The final examination corresponding to the continuous assessment option is divided into two parts: numerical problem-solving case on compensation and multiple-choice and/or open-answer theory and applied questions. Students must obtain a mark of at least 2.5 out of 5 for the examination to be eligible to receive a final grade for the subject. The examination date is set by the Academic Board.

Continuous assessment may be modified in accordance with the number of students enrolled in the group, but the component parts are clearly defined at the start of the course.

Students who wish to develop a detailed practical knowledge of the subject can complete supervised practical exercises, which include the presentation of activities, text commentaries, information research, practical projects, group work or oral presentations, among others. Details are given at the beginning of the course.

For further details, students should visit the subject area on the Virtual Campus.

These regulations apply to the two exam sittings for the subject. Therefore, results obtained in the continuous assessment option are valid for both exam sittings.

Examination-based assessment

Single assessment consists of a final examination, which is divided into three sections: multiple-choice theory questions, numerical problem-solving on compensation, and open-answer theory and applied questions.

Given that the final exam for continuous assessment takes place before the date established by the Academic Board for single assessment, students who sit this exam renounce their right to be evaluated by the single mode of assessment. Students who do not sit the final exam for continuous assessment are automatically entered for single assessment.

The content, procedure and criteria for repeat assessment are the same as those described for the continuous assessment option.

Repeat assessment is the same for everybody; therefore, if students do not pass the subject during the standard assessment period, they are entitled to repeat the examination.

For further details, students should visit the subject area on the Virtual Campus.

In accordance with Faculty regulations, the assessment procedure for the groups involved in a teaching innovation project may differ from the procedures explained in this course plan.