The methodology employed on this course is a combination of lectures and practical exercises carried out by the students outside class-time.

1. Lectures.
The professor explains the theoretical concepts of the subject in lectures. The professor also dedicates class-time to correcting coursework and exercises which test the concepts presented in class.

2. Individual exercises to be done at home.
Apart from the exercises resolved in class, the student also has to do exercises at home. The aim of these exercises is to enable the student to use the theoretical concepts acquired on the course and to resolve problems alone.

3. Group work carried out outside the classroom
Once the student has gained the theoretical knowledge and practical skills, s/he should then be ready to take on the analysis and design of a case study presented by the professor. Two students make up each group with the aim being to foment both teamwork and communication skills in order to reach agreement on the different potential solutions for the problem set out.

4. Forums and inter-group participation
Throughout the semester students can access a forum on the web site created with the intention of promoting the knowledge exchange between all the students on the course thus enriching the concept of collaboration between the members of each group in a bid to widen the collaboration between all the students (classmates) of the course. This is basically a medium for open discussion of course-related topics while providing students with the chance of consulting professors with any queries or doubts they many have about any aspect of the course. The professor supervises the forum and intervenes when necessary. An `active and intelligent´ participation in the forum is reflected in the final course mark.

5. Tutorials and materials
Throughout the course students can consult their professor with any doubts they may have. Supplementary material is also available on the web page of the subject (eStudy).