Referring to knowledge

In the theoretical sessions on campus, lecturers explain the content of each topic, provide illustrative examples and solve problems that help consolidate the main concepts.

In the practical sessions, students work individually or in small groups to solve exercises with tutoring from the professor, who promotes discussion and argumentation of the solutions. Students may be asked to present their work in class or to submit it for correction and feedback.

1. The procedure for assessing the acquisition of competencies comprises the following components:

— Written objective tests or alternative forms of assessment.
— Completion of the compulsory activities specified in the teaching programme for each group.

The lecturer of each group defines the specific system and conditions for continuous assessment and informs students on the first day of class. This information is also available on the Virtual Campus.

2. The number of assessed activities and their weighting in the final grade are set out in the teaching programme for each group. This means the group’s lecturer is responsible for determining how they wish to assess this component of the course and for providing students with full details on the first day of class. This information is also uploaded to the Virtual Campus, for each group. The total mark for these activities represents at least 40% of the final grade.

3. If students have to sit a final test, this may account for up to 60% of the final grade.

4. Students have just one scheduled opportunity to complete the assessment during the semester Once grades have been published, students who have not passed the subject are entitled to sit the repeat assessment examination. This consists of an exam covering the contents of the course plan and is designed to evaluate the acquisition of the subject’s competences.

Examination-based assessment

1. If no official deadline is established for switching from continuous to single assessment, lecturers may set their own deadlines for students in their groups. In all instances, this information is provided on the first day of class and published on the Virtual Campus.

2. Single assessment consists of a comprehensive examination on the course contents. To prepare for this exam, the lecturer of each group determines the specific bibliography, as outlined in the group’s teaching programme. This information is also available on the Virtual Campus.

3. Students have just one scheduled opportunity to complete the assessment during the semester Once grades have been published, students who have not passed the subject or who failed to take the exam are entitled to sit the repeat assessment examination. This follows the same format and criteria as the original examination.