Explanation

1.           Calculation of the final mark

The final mark of this course is calculated based on the published component marks with the following weighting factors:

• The component mark for ‘lectures’ is a whole number between 0 and 20. Weight factor: 100%
• The component mark for ‘labs’ is a bonus/malus -4 to +4 on the total course score, that is then limited to 0 and 20 on 20.
• An NA on an sub course automatically leads to a NA on the course.

Because the database cannot handle negative numbers, the bonus/malus is given in code ranging from 1 ( bonus/malus -4) to 9 ( bonus/malus +4).

The only exception to this rule is described in the complementary regulation of the Faculty of Engineering Technology to article 66 in the Regulations on Education and Examinations.

2.           Calculation of the published component marks

OLA 1: Lectures

The component mark for 'lectures' is a whole number out of 20.  This mark is awarded on the basis of a closed book examination. Guess correction is also an element to determine the exam result.

OLA 2: Lab sessions (Bonus/Malus)

The labs are evaluated by .m a bonus/malus +4/-4, calculated by taking the sum of the B/M obtained on the section "Cooperation during contact moments" and the bonus/malus obtained on each "skill test". These are added up and then capped at -4 ... +4 (represented by 1... 9, see above). However, if the score on one of the three aspects is -2, the total B/M will always be -4. More information about  the bonus/malus score and how it is calculated will be communicated during the first contact moment.

Skill test PLC: Test that assesses the acquired skills (programming a PLC, applying knowledge). It is specifically expected that students will be able to program and test a program for a Simatic S7 PLC on a PC with TIA Portal within a limited time. This also means that the student must be able to operationalize the PLC and the HMI independently. It is also expected that the student can submit this program in a zip file and a PDF via the network. This test will take place during the last session, or at any other time that is communicated via Toledo or email. On this test, a bonus/malus score (+2/-2) is awarded based on the submitted result.

Skill test SEE Electrical: Test that assesses the acquired skills (Designing a schedule, applying knowledge). It is specifically expected that the student can design an electrical diagram as proposed during the lectures, and incorporate new components into it, within a limited time. It is also expected that the student can submit his result in a zip file and a PDF via the network or Toledo. This test will take place during the last session, or at any other time that is communicated via Toledo or email.  On this test, a bonus/malus score (+2/-2) is awarded based on the submitted result.

"Cooperation during the contact moments". A bonus/malus (+2/-2) is provided for this, based on the following criteria:

• In case of late arrival at the lab, ask the lab resopnsible for permission to attend the lab. If this is not allowed, the student takes the initiative (within three working days, via the KU Leuven e-mail account) to make up for the missed lab session in consultation with the lab responsible.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and attitude.
• Good preparation for any lab.
• According to the teacher's estimation, they participated sufficiently actively in the sessions.
• Successfully complete the lab assignments.
• Completed the tasks and assignments independently and submitted and/or updated them in time, e.g., via Toledo. 

3.           Absences

General rules:

For absences during the teaching weeks, please contact the education ombuds on the first day of your absence. If you missed one or more obligatory sessions, please contact your professor as soon as possible and certainly within a week. For absences within the exam period, please contact the exam ombuds on the first day of your absence. 

Specific rules for this course:

• Unauthorized absence during the exam leads to NA as a component mark for lectures.
• Unauthorized absence during more than 1/3 of the lab sessions leads to NA as a component mark for the lab sessions.
• Unauthorized absence during the final lab test leads to NA.
• There is a strict attendance obligation and only if there is a valid reason and after consultation with the lecturer, it can be deviated from. The student concerned takes the initiative to contact the lab professor as soon as possible, at the latest, the day of the absence. For all  lab absences (including the test(s), including authorized absences, including unauthorized absences) you have to take appropriate action yourself, to catch up in due time:
  • You send an email to your lab responsible, as soon as you can. If possible while you are absent. More information on what information this email should contain can be found on the Toledo pages of this course.
  • If it took you too long to take action to catch up a missed lab session or test, this will be sanctioned in the score for the lab (proportional), or might lead to NA: Contact your lab professor to check if you can still avoid NA. (Certain lab sessions (combinations) are the only way of demonstrating or acquiring a (practical) skill or learning outcome.)

4.           Partial transfers and re-examinations

The component marks for the lab sessions / lectures (you did not reject immediately, see OER) will be transferred to the next academic year / second exam period from 10/20 on.

For sub courses you failed:

• There is a second exam opportunity for the lectures.
• There is a second exam opportunity for the labs as well:
  • Only the lab tests (all of them: not partially) can be retaken during the second exam opportunity. The result will be recalculated using the new lab tests and the other scores from the first exam period.
  • If you scored “NA” during the first exam period, then you are not allowed to participate in the second exam opportunity for the lab, unless, you scored NA just because of  “Unauthorized absence during the final lab test leads to NA. ”

When needed, additional information on the evaluation activities is provided during the lessons and/or made available on the Toledo pages of the course.

If the university decides that it is confronted with situations of general force majeure or situations in which the safety and health of members of the academic community of KU Leuven may be compromised and there are changes to the teaching and evaluation activities as a result, these changes will be communicated via Toledo.

Information about retaking exams

This course unit allows partial mark transfers in case of partial pass mark:

• T2hIS2 - Design of Industrial Control Systems: Lecture (during and beyond academic year)
• T2pIS2 - Design of Industrial Control Systems: Lab Session (during and beyond academic year)

For sub courses you failed:

• There is a second exam opportunity for the lectures.
• There is a second exam opportunity for the labs as well:
  • Only the lab tests (all of them: not partially) can be retaken during the second exam opportunity. The result will be recalculated using the new lab tests and the other scores from the first exam period.
  • If you scored “NA” during the first exam period, then you are not allowed to participate in the second exam opportunity for the lab, unless, you scored NA just because of  “Unauthorized absence during the final lab test leads to NA. ”

When needed, additional information on the evaluation activities is provided during the lessons and/or made available on the Toledo pages of the course.

If the university decides that it is confronted with situations of general force majeure or situations in which the safety and health of members of the academic community of KU Leuven may be compromised and there are changes to the teaching and evaluation activities as a result, these changes will be communicated via Toledo.