The evaluation methods comply with the regulations concerning studies and exams (https://uclouvain.be/fr/decouvrir/rgee.html). More detailed explanation of the modalities specific to each learning unit are available on their description sheets under the heading “Learning outcomes evaluation method”.
Student work is evaluated according to University rules (see the rules for evaluating coursework and exams) namely written and oral exams, laboratory exams, individual or group work, public presentations of projects and theses defences.
ELME Evaluation Methods
| Axis 1 et 2 | Axis 3 | Axis 3, 4, 5 et 6 | |
| Certificate-based evaluation | -End of the semester exam based on course exercises -Tests in some introductory classes | -Report on mini project in field of study -Progress report on multidisciplinary project | -Progress report on multidisciplinary project -Report, public presentation, and yearly work for graduation project |
| Formative evaluation | Tutor feedback in exercises-based classes and APP | -Tutor feedback in exercises-based classes and APP -Self-evaluation grid available | -Tutor feedback in exercises-based classes and APP -Work on oral communication portion of graduation project |
The certificate-based evaluation for Axes 1 and 2 is mainly achieved through exams at the end of the semester. Exam questions primarily have to do with class exercises. This is in keeping with the description of skills and knowledge to be acquired by the end of the programme (see above).
For certain introductory classes given during the Bachelor’s degree programme (BAC 12 and 13), a certificate-based test is given mid-semester. This test allows student assess their educational progress. This is notably the case for LMECA 1901 (continuum mechanics) or LELEC1370 (circuits and electrical measures).
The objectives of Axis 3 are achieved through disciplinary mini-projects carried out in small groups. Where applicable, the mini-project is evaluated and the mark is included in the student’s final mark.
In certain instances, teaching is done through the Learning by Problem Solving method (Apprentissage par problèmes or APP); for example in the required course MECA2821. In this case the APP group reports contribute to the student’s final mark.
The interdisciplinary projects LELME2002 or LELME2003 target the learning objectives in Axes 2-6. Their evaluation includes the continuous evaluation of the following skills: writing specifications, carrying out a mock up or preliminary project, writing a report, group work, planning group work, thesis defence before a jury, carrying out a project and choosing appropriate technical solutions.
The evaluation of the graduation project (TFE) is aligned with the learning outcomes in Axes 2-6.
In order to improve students’ communication skills (Axis 5), practice presentations are organised about two months before the graduation project presentations.
The formative evaluation of Axis 6 is achieved in part during the projects required for LELME2002 or LELME 2003 via tutor feedback and above all during the graduation project. Given the nature of the graduation project, the topics outlined in Axes 6.2 and 6.3 are more or less accounted for.
For more information on evaluation methods, students may consult the relevant evaluation descriptions.
To obtain a passing grade, the marks received for the teaching units are offset by their respective credits.