On a 0 to 20 grading scheme, a minimum grade of 10 in each course unit is necessary to pass.
The assessment in each course may include:
Type 1 Assessment Methods: exams (with or without oral presentation);
Type 2 Assessment Methods: group or individual essays (with or without oral presentation);
Assessment may also include the evaluation of participation in class.
The following table presents the possibilities of arrangement of Assessment Methods and the respective percentage of the final grade.
Type 1 Assessment Methods | Type 2 Assessment Methods | |
A | 50% | 50% |
B | 60% | 40% |
C | 70% | 30% |
D | - | 90% + 10% |
E | 90% + 10% | - |
The type of assessment of each course is included in the course syllabus that also contains the course objectives, course expectations, course contents and recommended reading.