Theory classes (objectives 1 and 3) and problems, both are presencial and are linked chronologically with 6 practical modules of laboratory work. Problem-based learning (APB): individual labwork related problems and questions for each student in each module (objective 2).

OPTCOM evaluation

a) Processes and scheduled evaluation activities, with the indication of the value assigned to the continuous assessment and to the final tests.

• Exam 67%. The test will consist of three compulsory partial exams (OB) and two optional recovery exams (OP) applicable only to the first two parts. Each partial exam will last 60 minutes and will consist of answering 12 test questions (four options that subtract 1/3 of the grade in erroneous cases).

1. The first EP1 test covers the first 37,5% of the course (OB).

2. The second EP2 test covers the next 37,5% of the course (OB).

3. The third EP3 test covers the final 25% of the course (OB).

4. The recovery exam will consist of two parts (EF1 + EF2), each lasting one hour, corresponding to EP1 and EP2. When the grade in EP1 is less than 5, the EF1 exam is compulsory. When the grade of EP2 is less than 5, the EF2 exam is compulsory.

• LAB laboratory work of six modules (3 hours) in small groups of two people, continuous assessment (30%). The LAB work is mandatory.

• Six PROB problem modules: individual work, continuous evaluation (3%). The PROB work is mandatory.

The indicators that will be used to grade the learning achieved: interpretation, selection, evaluation, and use of concepts, theories, technological developments related to optical communications.

The final EX exam grade will be the maximum value of (0.375*EP1+0.375*EP2+0.25*EP3) or (0.375*EF1+0.375*EF2+0.25*EP3). To pass, EX must exceed the minimum grade of 5 points and the average grade in parts [max (EF1, EP1); max (EF2, EP2); EP3] must exceeds 4 points. The global evaluation NF = 0.67 * EX + 0.30 * LAB + 0.03 * PROB, is based on the EX exam grade (67%), the LAB practice grade (30%), and the PROB problem grade (3%) . In the case that the EX theory grade is less than 4 points out of 10, but the overall NF grade exceeds 5 points, the student will be failed with a grade of 4.5 points.

b) Schedulingofevaluation activities.

The evaluation schedule:

• Continuous evaluation of Laboratory Practices, every two weeks.

• Continuous evaluation of problems, every two weeks (PROB).

• EP1 (60 minutes), approximately week 6-7

• EP2 (60 minutes), approximately week 11-13

• EP3 (60 minutes), approximately week 16-18 (School of Engineering exam schedule)

• Recovery exams (EF1 60 minutes, EF2 60 minutes), approximately week 16-18 (School of Engineering exam schedule).

c) Recovery process. The EP1 and EP2 tests (50,25% of the global evaluation) can be recovered in the corresponding exams (EF1, EF2). The fifth test consists of the partial exam EP3 (16,75% global evaluation) is not recoverable. In accordance with the coordination of the Degree and the management of the School of Engineering, the following activities cannot be recovered: Practices (1-6, 5% each), PROB modules (1-6, 0,5% each).

d) Grade review procedure. For each assessment activity, a place, date and time of review will be indicated in which the student can review the activity with the teacher. In this context, claims may be made about the grade of the activity, which will be evaluated by the teachers responsible for the subject. If the student does not appear in this review, this activity will not be reviewed later.

e) Special Grades: Not Assessable: A student will be considered non-assessable (NA) if he has not submitted to any of the activities. Enrollment of honor: Awarding a qualification of enrollment of honor was decided by the teachers responsible for the subject. UAB regulations indicate that MH can only be granted to students who have obtained a final grade equal to or greater than 9.00. Up to 5% MH of the total number of students enrolled can be awarded.

f) Irregularities on the part of the student, copying and plagiarism. Without prejudice to other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate, and in accordance with current academic regulations, irregularities committed by the student that may lead to a change in the grade of an act of evaluation willbe rated with a zero. Therefore, plagiarizing, copying or copying a practice or any other evaluation activity will imply suspending with a zero and it will not be recoverable in the same academic year. If this activity has an associated minimum grade, then the subject will be suspended.

g) Evaluation of repeating students.

In line with article 117 of the UAB Academic Regulations, from the second enrollment (specifically, for students who are NOT in their first enrollment and who have passed both LAB and PROB tests with a grade of 5), the assessment of The subject or module will consist of a synthesis test, which allows the evaluation of the learning results foreseen in the teaching guide of the subject. In this case, the grade of the subject will correspond to the grade of the synthesis test. For the synthesis test, the exams (0.375*EP1+0.375*EP2+0.25*EP3) or (0.375*EF1+0.375*EF2+0.25*EP3 will be used. However, students who have not passed both LAB and PROB work with a grade of 5, in each case, are required to have repeated the LAB and / or PROB work not passed.

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted as an integral part of the development of the work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency in the use of AI will be considered academic dishonesty and may result in a penalty in the activity grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.

This course does not permit a one-time evaluation.