Attendance Rules
Students can choose to attend the theoretical classes, and is highly recommended they do so every week as it correlates with a good outcome. Attendance will be recorded but there are no attendance requirements.
Grading Rules
Grading will be composed by tests and projects, in two components.
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Theoretical Tests: Relates to the contents lectured during all classes.
- Two tests (T1 and T2), each contributing with 25% of the theoretical grade.
- Each test will cover half of the contents lectured.
- T1 will be provided in November. Students may return T1 at this time or later in January.
- Two tests (T1 and T2), each contributing with 25% of the theoretical grade.
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Practical Assignments:
- Development of practical projects individually or by a group of 4 students, contributing to 50% of the final grade.
- Exceptionally, 3 students may be allowed after explicit authorization.
- Assignments may be awarded a maximum bonus +10% due to the addition of added innovation.
- Development of practical projects individually or by a group of 4 students, contributing to 50% of the final grade.
The following table summarizes the points of each component:
| Item | Points (over 20) |
|---|---|
| Group Assignment 1 - CVE Research | 0.5 |
| Group Assignment 2 - CTF challenges | 1.5 |
| Group Assignment 3 - A Goat Social Network | 4 |
| Group Assignment 4 - Breaking a Goat Application | 4 |
| T1 | 5 |
| T2 | 5 |
Repeat season
The repeat season usually takes place in the beginning of February, and is available for all students that did not obtained at least 9.50 points during the normal season. The remaining students may also access this season, but the University requires an additional administrative process. Grading will be composed by two components.
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Theoretical Component : Optional exam (two parts)
- Theoretical exam covering all contents lectured, with focus on the contents lectured in the theoretical lectures.
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Practical Component: Optional practical project (PS)
- Delivery of the 4 assignments for improvement, indicating the changes made and the improvements.
- The practical projects will be graded by the same rules as the normal season.
Special season
The special season usually takes place in September and is available to students in specific cases. Accessing this season will require an additional administrative process.
Grading will be composed by two components, following the same rules used in the Supplementary season.
Students that wish to access this season should contact the faculty staff as soon as possible (e.g July).