A preliminary approach to ECTS estimate within the framework of Electrical and Electronic Engineering based on experience

The present paper discusses results of the global study carried out during the past two years to estimate the student workload (an ECTS preliminary estimate) for the first course of the degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. At the same time, the different methodologies advocated by the European Space for Higher Education have been put into practice in order to promote the acquisition of both specific and generic competences and skills belonging to the degree. The process of adaptation to the new European Space for Higher Education brings with itself a new understanding of both teaching and learning procedures. The gradual adaptation of the subjects will allow lecturers to act carefully and thoughtfully when facing the necessary adaptation to the new educational framework; results obtained will let us correct the tested methodological strategies and work on their improvement.