Description

 The objective pursued with this course is to introduce the student to the knowledge of material structure and properties, their applications, and processing. It constitutes the base for other subjects in subsequent courses.

English-friendly program subject: International students may request from the faculty: a) materials and bibliographic references for following the subject in English, b) English-language tutorials, c) tests and evaluations in English.

Learning Outcomes

• B3    CG3 Coñecemento en materias básicas e tecnolóxicas, que os capacite para a aprendizaxe de novos métodos e teorías, e os dote de versatilidade para adaptarse a novas situacións.
• B4    CG4 Capacidade para resolver problemas con iniciativa, toma de decisións, creatividade, razoamento crítico e de comunicar e transmitir coñecementos, habilidades e destrezas no campo da enxeñaría industrial.
• B6    CG6 Capacidade para o manexo de especificacións, regulamentos e normas de obrigado cumprimento.
• C9    CE9 Coñecementos dos fundamentos de ciencia, tecnoloxía e química de materiais. Comprender a relación entre a microestrutura, a síntese, o procesado e as propiedades dos materiais.
• D1    CT1 Análise e síntese.
• D5    CT5 Xestión da información.
• D9    CT9 Aplicar coñecementos.
• D10    CT10 Aprendizaxe e traballo autónomos.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Continuous assessment: (default assessment system) involves ongoing evaluation throughout the semester including different assessments, as indicated in the table above which also includes the score of each test in the final mark. A summary is shown below:

• 5% laboratory practice report submitted, attendance, and participation in practical classes.
• 10% Oral presentation of group work.
• 15% Written examination of the practical part.
• 30%* Partial Exam I: 1st partial exam of theory content (It will take place in one of the theory sessions on a previously indicated date).A minimum is required.
• 40%* Partial Exam II: The knowledge acquired in the second part will be assessed, however, an overall understanding of the subject will be required. (it will take place on the date officially set by the EEI for the first attempt or edition). A minimum is required.
• * Students who take the second attempt will keep the marks obtained in the laboratory practical assessments. The theoretical knowledge of the subject will be evaluated in a single exam (covering the syllabus evaluated in Partial Exams I and II) that will be assessed with 70% of the total grade. A minimum is required.
   

Global or comprehensive assessment in the two official attempts: Students who waive continuous assessment, in accordance with the procedures and deadlines established by the institution, will have the option to take a single written exam covering all the content of the subject, both theoretical and practical, on the official dates. This test will be graded with a weight of 100% towards the final grade.

If the minimum in Partial Exam I is not reached, the option of Global assessment can also be chosen by applying in writing within the deadline set by the responsible teachers.

To pass the course, according to the assessment system:

  - Continuous assessment:

• In the first attempt: The sum of scores from different tests must reach a minimum of 5 out of 10, and a minimum of 40% must be obtained in each of the Partial exams, i.e. 1.2 points for Partial I and 1.6 points for Partial II. Alternatively, the minimum can be 45% considering the two Parcial exams together, i.e. 3.15 points out of 7.
• In the second attempt: The sum of scores from different tests must reach a minimum of 5 out of 10, and obtaining a minimum of 45% of the grade of the exam, that is: 3.15 point out of 7.
• If the required minimums are not reached, the grade that will appear in the transcript will be a maximum of 4.5 points.

  - Comprehensive evaluation: A minimum score of 5 out of 10 must be achieved.

Extraordinary Call (September): will take place on the official date. A comprehensive assessment will be performed by means of a single written exam covering all theoretical and practical contents (100% of the final grade). 

Ethical Behavior: students are expected to behave in an ethical manner in all aspects of their work, especially in accordance with the provisions of Articles 39, 40, 41and 42 of the Regulation on the evaluation, grading and quality of teaching and the learning process of students at the University of Vigo , approved by the University Senate on 18 April 2023). 

Warning: If there is any mismatch between the contents of the 3 language versions of this teaching guide, those included in the Spanish version will be considered valid.