MCE3601-2023- Assessment Plan

1 Continuous Assessment
1.1 Assessment Plan
Because this is a continuous assessment (CA) and online module, the assessment plan is provided in this
tutorial letter and on myUNISA. Continuously check the due dates of the assessments on myUNISA. The
assessments will be uploaded on the shelf of the assessment number.

Also note that the assignment ( assessment 1 and 3) will be made available 48 hours before the due
date, no extension or emailed assessments will be marked.

Assessment Assessment Type Format Unique Nr Possible Weight

Nr Due Date

1 Assignment 1 Written 313409 20230420 15 %

2 Major Test 1 Written 313488 20230518 35 %

3 Assignment 2 Written 313594 20230714 15 %

4 Minor Test 2 Written 313618 20230920 10 %

5 Major Test Written 313643 20231017 35 %

Repeat

1.2 Weighing of different assessment options

In continuous assessment the principles of a year mark and examination mark is not used. With CA the
compilation of the module mark represents the allocation of various weightings to several assessments
during the module bringing the total to 100%. All assessments, which include the assessment that replace
the examination paper, adds to the continuous assessment. A weighting is determined for each
assignment / assessment which will determine the module mark. Your continuous assessment mark
allocation for this module is as follows:
 Learning Unit Assessment Type Weight

Propagation of electromagnetic waves and Assignment 1 15 %

Transmission lines and impedance matching

Transmission Lines and Impedance matching Major Test 1 35 %

Antennas, Microwave application and microwave Assignment 2 15 %

measurements

Antennas, Microwave application and microwave Major Test 2 (online) 35 %

measurements

Microwave application and microwave measurements Major Test: Repeat 35 %