Referring to knowledge

The theoretical and practical content of this subject is taught by means of on-campus learning activities, mainly lectures. Classes are used to present the topics outlined in the teaching blocks and to work through exercises and problem-solving activities.

At the end of each block, students must submit their answer sheets for a series of multiple-choice questions and their solutions to a series of problem-solving activities. These continuous assessment activities (CAA) are a compulsory part of the continuous assessment procedure.

Students with a particular interest in one of the topics in the course plan may carry out further study independently and submit voluntary assignments.

Students are placed in groups for on campus. Student attendance is monitored each day as they are required to sign in.

As a result of the project to promote teaching quality that is being implemented in the Faculty of Economics and Business (promoted by the Research, Innovation and Teaching and Learning Improvement [RIMDA] unit and the Office of the Vice-Rector for Teaching and Academic Planning), the teaching methodology may differ slightly from that described above.

Any changes will be published on the Virtual Campus of the subject at the beginning of the course.

Students are automatically entered for continuous assessment. During the academic year, students are entitled to withdraw from continuous assessment and may opt for single assessment up until the last day of class (no previous request being required).


Continuous assessment

Continuous assessment for this subject consists of tests, assignments and class attendance.

At the end of each block students must take a final examination, divided into two sessions and sat on separate days:

— Multiple-choice test (40 questions).
— Two or three short exercises.
— One long or two short exercises.

The weighting given to each activity in the calculation of the final grade is shown below:

— Blocks 1 and 2, theoretical and practical assessment: compulsory multiple-choice test and exercises to be solved at home (continuous assessment activities or CAA).
— Blocks 1 and 2, theoretical assessment: compulsory multiple-choice test in class (33% of the final grade).
— Blocks 1 and 2, practical assessment: compulsory exercises in class (67% of the final grade).

To pass the subject, students must complete all of the in-class assessment activities indicated above and obtain a weighted final grade of 5 or higher. If the mark for the practical assessment is less than 5, this mark is the final mark for the block.

— Six continuous assessment activities (CAA, one for each chapter). The mean of these six marks is worth 10% of the final grade. This is only taken into account if students pass the two assessment activities completed in class.

— Two assessment activities during class sessions. One on each of the last two sessions. Assessment of block 1 is worth 30% of the final grade, and assessment of block 2 is worth 60% of the final grade.

Examination-based assessment

The single assessment final examination for students who opt for this mode comprises a theoretical and a practical section.

— The theoretical section consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, each with four possible answers of which only one is correct. A standard marking scheme is applied: 1 point for correct answers, a 0.25-point deduction for incorrect answers, and a 0.10-point deduction for answers left blank. This section is eliminatory, students having to obtain a mark of 5 out of 10 or higher to have the second section corrected.

— The practical section consists of four exercises, all of which must be completed.

Students must obtain a mark of 5 or higher on each section to pass the subject. For students who do not pass the multiple-choice questions, the mark for the final examination is the mark obtained on the multiple-choice section.


Repeat assessment

Marks for continuous assessment activities are not taken into account.

The repeat assessment examination contains a theoretical section and a practical section.

— The theoretical section consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, each with four possible answers of which only one is correct. A standard marking scheme is applied: 1 point for correct answers, a 0.25-point deduction for incorrect answers, and a 0.10-point deduction for answers left blank. This section is eliminatory, students having to obtain a mark of 5 out of 10 or higher to have the second section corrected. 33% of the final grade.

— The practical section consists of four exercises, all of which must be completed. 67% of the final grade.

Students must obtain a mark of 5 or higher on each section to pass the subject. For students who do not pass the multiple-choice questions, the mark for the final examination is the mark obtained on the multiple-choice section.