2009-2010 A.Y.
Bachelor of Science Programs (3-y)
6.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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6.1.
Lessons
One credit point corresponds to 8 hours of lessons; a maximum of 1 additional hours of complementary learning activities can be added (2 hours for Matematica/Mathematics course); these complementary learning activities include practical exercises and other class activities that help the understanding of the subject matter discussed in the classroom without adding new topics to the course content. Attendance Class attendance at lessons is not compulsory however it is strongly recommended as it meets the proposed educational model designed to favor gradual learning, the active participation of students in class and the creation of a dialog between students and teachers. Last change 01/06/2009 08:00 |
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6.2.
Class Groups
The educational activities are organized into class groups. For the 2009-2010 academic year 18 class groups of about 125 students each for first-year compulsory courses have been scheduled and structured as follows:
Class groups for compulsory courses are allocated before the start of lessons and each class group is assigned a specific classroom. All students belonging to the same class group attend lessons in the same classroom and have the same teachers. For some educational activities (lessons taught in English or applying specific teaching methodology, and for courses organized in modules), the class groups are divided into smaller groups (class groups between 51 and 99). Students are advised to follow the indications given by teachers during lessons. If registration is required, students may consult the yoU@B student diary for a list of activities and sign-up method. Last change 27/07/2009 15:21 |
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6.2.1.
E-learning classgroup
For some compulsory courses, in addition to the class groups scheduled, one ore more class groups in distance learning can be activated. The educational offer for the 2009-2010 academic year will include an e-learning class group for some elective courses already taught in the same semester with traditional methods. Traditional educational activities in class are replaced, in the e-learning class groups, by the participation in specific on-line activities, both asynchronous (i.e. students' individual activities) and synchronous (i.e. videoconference). On-line activities are set and scheduled by the Course Director. They may include, for instance:
For further information check the course profiles. Since e-learning is the only opportunity which allows students to participate virtually in the course, this method provides new services and options compatible with the great mobility required to study abroad and/or to take part in internships in Italy and/or abroad. Such learning methods are offered only to students unable to attend lessons regularly; however, the traditional methods have preference and are recommended by the University since they are the most effective. For method of choice see " Administrative rules, procedures and deadlines" . Course profiles and exam assessment methods The course profiles of traditional class groups (in class) and of e-learning class groups are identical. However due to different teaching approaches, teachers can diversify supplementary exercises and/or other related activities by offering e-learning students alternate activities. The exams are held at the university, following traditional methods (in class); the exam calendar is the same for the two class groups. Distance exams are not offered by the university. Students enrolled in e-learning class groups can take partial exams, if available. For information relating to credit points, language of instruction, semester, and Degree Programs offering these courses please check course profiles published on the website at: www.unibocconi.eu/courses . Last change 24/07/2009 09:20 |
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6.2.2.
Math Crash Courses
Math Crash courses are courses which last about two weeks, they are held at the beginning of first year courses. Math crash courses are designed to reinforce a few mathematical concepts at a pre-university level. This helps students to start university with greater confidence and comprehension. The main topics covered include: equations, inequality, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, power functions, exponentials and logarithms. Attendance is highly recommended; there is no exam at the completion of these courses. The class timetable and the class group are published on the Internet at the address www.unibocconi.eu/classtimetable . The course profiles of math crash courses are published on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/courses > Crash Courses (Math). Last change 24/07/2009 09:21 |
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6.2.3.
Repeating classgroup
Some courses also include repeat class groups for students who are behind normal academic progress, that is, students who have not yet passed their exams for the previous year or years. These students, if they wish, must follow the lessons in the class group dedicated to them. For the course profile and learning methods of repeating class group students are advised to follow the instructions given by the teachers. Detailed information on teaching of these courses (course syllabuses, exam methods, professor consultation hours) can be requested at each Depertment. Students who wish to attend these courses must choose the class groups they are interested in until the maximum number of places available is reached. The list of repeating class groups along with any sign-up methods (code of the activity, deadline to sign uo and number of places available)is published on the appropriate Bulletin Boards located on the ground floor of the University Building od Via Sarfatti 25 and published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/classtimetable . If students must sign-up, they can view in their yoU@B student Diary the activities they can sign up for. Last change 24/07/2009 09:24 |
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6.3.
Class timetable
The class timetable has been planned so that educational activities are mainly concentrated in either the morning or the afternoon, in order to make it easier for students to dedicate the other part of the day to individual study. In the first semester of the first year , for example, CLEAM students have lessons on 3 mornings (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays) and 2 afternoons (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) per week, while CLES, CLEF, BIEMF and CLEACC students have lessons on 2 mornings (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and 3 afternoons (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays) per week. The first ,second and third year class timetable includes timetable slots- different from the first and second semester schedule - completely dedicated to foreign languages. This ensures that compulsory lessons and language lessons do not clash with each other. The general class timetable and any changes are published on the yoU@B student Diary and on the University's Internet site www.unibocconi.eu/classtimetable. After students have enrolled in the academic year, they can view the personalized class timetable and the the daily timetable from the student Diary. The teaching activities for the 2009-2010 academic year will follow the schedule below:
Second and third year
First, second and third year students
Please note that language lessons begin on 14 September 2009 in first semester and on 15 February 2010 in second semester, just like all other courses. In addition, the student diary (https://agenda.unibocconi.it/) allows students to integrate their personalized class timetable with other educational activities that may interest them and to see and print all the other information recorded in their you@B student diary for the desired period (daily, weekly, monthly, and so on). Last change 24/07/2009 09:26 |
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6.4.
Suspension of lessons
During graduation days (Bachelor/Undergraduate Programs, MSc and four-year degrees) listed below, lessons for all courses and all programs (Bachelor Programs, MSc, Combined Bachelor and MSc in Giurisprudenza [Law]) are suspended as follows:
During the partial exam periods, listed below, lessons in all courses are suspended:
In addition, lessons are also suspended on the following days:
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6.5.
Office hours
During office hours students have the opportunity to consult teachers. This gives students the chance to seek further explanations or clarifications of topics not fully understood during lessons. Last change 24/07/2009 09:29 |
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6.6.
Tutors
The main activity of tutors is course level assistance to teacher and students; this includes student assistance in comprehension of the main topics of the course, case studies and exercices. For information about courses and tutor activities (names of teachers, office hours and rooms) see the "Tutors" bulletin board located on the ground floor of the University building at via Sarfatti 25.
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6.7.
Evaluation
Bocconi uses a detailed evaluation system designed to check the teaching quality of each course which involves the student's direct active input. Including:
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