Assessment

Continous Assessment Activities

Title	Weighting	Hours	ECTS	Learning Outcomes
Autonomous practical work	40	30	1.2	CM09, KM14, SM13
Final work. Cartographic composition and data sources search	20	26	1.04	CM09, KM14
Theory and practical tests	40	6	0.24	CM09, KM14, SM13

IMPORTANT
This course/module does not offer a single-assessment option.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Assessment Components

•  2 partial theoretical-practical exams: 20% (mid-semester) + 20% (end of semester)
•  Practical exercises: 40%

1.  Introduction to cartography, map analysis & critique: 10%
2. Orientation, calculation of scales & slopes: 10%
3.  Cartographic sources: 20%

•  Final project (20%): Creation of an urban thematic map

Criteria for Assessment

Student evaluation is based on independently completed practical assignments. At least 80% of these assignments must be submitted within the deadlines set by the instructor. Students who do not meet this requirement will not be allowed to sit the exam, and their final grade will be recorded as “Not Assessable.”
Attendance will be monitored in both theoretical and practical sessions. Students must attend at least 80% of scheduled sessions to be eligible for evaluation. Otherwise, the final grade will be “Not Assessable.” Students who successfully complete the course and meet the attendance requirement will receive a 5% bonus on their final grade.

Optional Assignments

Throughout the course, several dynamic and optional learning activities may be offered to further students’ learning. Submission of these assignments is voluntary.

Requirements to Pass the Course

The theoretical-practical exams are graded separately for theory and practical components. The average of the two theory and two practical exam scores will only be calculated if both components have a minimum mark of 4. Exams are passed if the average for each component is at least 5. Both the theory and practical parts of the course must be passed individually with an average mark of 5 to be included in the final grade. For example, if a student scores 6 and 4 in the theory sections and 5 and 4 in the practical sections, they will not meet the minimum requirements,since the averages are 5 (theory) and 4.5 (practical); both components must reach at least 5. In this case, the student may retake one or both components.
If a student fails the course, the official grade will reflect their actual assessment results.

Other Relevant Information

It is important to note that assessment activities will only be scheduled at the designated times. Exceptions are only possible with a justified reason, advance warning, and with instructor approval. Missed activities for other reasons cannot be recovered.

Resit (Retake) Policy

If, after the ordinary assessment, a student fails, they may sit for a resit exam on the dates scheduled by the Faculty, under the same conditions as the main exam: at least 80% of practical assignments must have been submitted. Passing the course after failing the main exam requires passing the resit exam.
Both theoretical and practical exam components may be retaken. Failed practical assignments may only be retaken if their average is less than 5 and only if the assignment was submitted. The maximum grade for retaken assignments is 6.

Review of Grades

For each assessed activity, a specific time and place for grade review will be set. During this review, students may discuss their grades with the instructor. Appeals regarding grades will be considered by the responsible instructor. If a student does not attend the review, there will be no further opportunity to review that activity.

Grades and Distinctions
The awarding of Distinction or “Honors” is at the discretion of the instructor responsible for the subject. According to UAB regulations, Honors may only be awarded to students with a final grade of 9.00 or higher. A maximum of 5% of enrolled students may receive this distinction. A student will be marked as “Not Assessable” if they have not participated in activities amounting to at least 80% of the total course grade.

Academic Integrity: Misconduct and Plagiarism

Assessment activities found to involve academic misconduct are not recoverable. If passing such an activity is required to pass the course, the course will automatically fail with no possibility for recovery in the same academic year. Examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to:

•  Total or partial copying of practical work, reports, or any other assessment; allowing another student to copy.
•  Submitting a group assignment not completed entirely by group members.
•  Presenting someone else’s work as your own, including translations, adaptations, or any non-original content exclusive to the student.
•  Accessing communication devices (such as mobile phones, smart watches, etc.) during individual theory or practical exams.

Assessment for Repeating Students
Repeating students cannot revalidate grades from practical assignments from previous years. In accordance with academic regulations, any detected irregularity that may affect the grade will result in a zero (0), regardless of other disciplinary measures that may be imposed.