A formative assessment will be organised on a specific topic of the "chemistry" course: the nomenclature of mineral bodies and the molecular (or ionic) structure of compounds. The examination of the chemistry course cannot be a simple account of various stacked knowledge and skills. The student will have to show competence in the articulation of knowledge and skills through complex tasks. However, students will also be given a series of procedural exercises to test their mastery of more advanced elements of the subject. Regular attendance at the course and practical work will increase the chances of success in the test. The exam is composed of two parts:
a) a written test of 2 hours and 30 minutes, consisting of (1) open-ended questions covering theoretical discussions, simple procedures and complex tasks addressed during the course and during the practical work; (2) multiple-choice questions focused on more theoretical considerations.
b) a 20-minute oral test without prior written preparation and covering 4 questions
The UE score is obtained by adding up the results of the written (50%) and oral (50%) tests.