• Theory classes: main concepts of the subject will be explained. The basic concepts will be described and examples and small problems of how to use them in practice will be indicated. The most important learning problems will be highlighted and will show how to complete and deepen the contents. Practical cases will be discussed and the teacher will detect the most common comprehension and reasoning problems and solve them for all students.
• Problem Classes: Cooperative problem solving activities will be carried out. Based on the previous individual work of the students, they will make a group sharing of solutions and they will discuss any doubts that may have arisen. The teacher will detect the most common comprehension and reasoning problems and will solve them in small groups or to all the students. These classes will provide the applied knowledge needed by students to complement theoretical concepts. They will serve as a bridge between theory classes and practical work. Throughout the course, several exercises will be proposed that must be delivered as evaluable evidence at the end of the problem sessions or through the Moodle site.
• Laboratory Classes: they will support the theory classes. The students will have the practical information in advance before each session, and they will have to prepare the preliminary part indicated in the report so that the teacher, at the beginning of the session, can review it. During the session the students should inform the teacher about their progress and the problems that may be encountered, and at the end of the session they will deliver a document with the results of the exercise and a summary of the problems encountered.

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

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Dates for continuous assessment and report submissions will be published on the UAB Moodle platform and may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances during the course. Moodle is the standard communication platform between lecturers and students. Students repeating the subject must complete the same activities as the rest, and no compensation or credit will be given for activities carried out in previous years. Subject assessment will be conducted as follows:

• Two individual mid-term tests (I1, I2; 25% each of the final grade): These two tests consist of problem-solving exercises and theoretical questions
• Two individual laboratory mid-term tests (L1, L2; 7.5% each of the final grade): These two tests are based on laboratory exercises. There is no reassessment mechanism for this part. In both cases, student assessment will be based on their test answers.
• Group problem-solving and class participation (PRB; 20% of the final grade): A series of exercises to be solved either individually or in groups will be proposed throughout the course. There will be at least 4 evaluated exercises, each holding equal weight in this section's final grade. Each exercise will be evaluated separately, and there is no reassessment mechanism for this part.
• Group laboratory exercises (LAB; 15% of the final grade): These exercises will be completed over one or two lab sessions with guidance and support from the lecturer. A final report containing results, answers, and conclusions must be submitted at the end of the last session. Between 2 and 4 lab exercises will be conducted throughout the course. Attendance at laboratory sessions is mandatory. Student assessment will take into account their active involvement in the lab sessions and the quality of the submitted reports. There is no reassessment mechanism for this part. A grade equal to or higher than 5.0 out of 10.0 in the LAB section is required to pass the subject. Otherwise, the student will fail the subject, and the final numerical grade will be the LAB grade.

Students do not need to take the final exam if their individual mid-term test scores (I1 and I2, on a 10-point scale) meet the following conditions:

• I1 >= 4 and I2 >= 4 and (I1+I2)/2 >= 5 (qualifications I1 and I2 on a 10-point scale)

In this case, the final grade of the subject is computed as:

• FINAL Grade = (I1 * 2,5 + I2 * 2,5 + PRB *2 + LAB * 1,5 + L1 *0,75 + L2*0,75) / 10

The FINAL Grade must be equal to or greater than 5.0 to pass the subject.

If the above conditions are not met, the student may take a final exam, provided that (I1+I2)/2 >=2,0

• Final exam (F): Assessment will be based entirely on the student's answers to the exam.
• FINAL Grade = (F * 5 + PRB*2 + LAB * 1,5 + L1 *0,75 + L2*0,75) / 10

The subject is passed if the Final exam (F) grade is equal to or higher than 5.0 and the overall Final Grade is also equal to or greater than 5.0. If the Final exam grade is lower than 5.0, the student will fail the subject, and the final numerical grade will be equal to the grade obtained in the Final exam.

To graduate with honors, the final grade must be 9.0 or higher. Since the number of students receiving this distinction cannot exceed 5% of the total enrollment, it will be awarded at the lecturers' discretion to those who have demonstrated the most outstanding participation throughout the course.

A student will be graded as "Non-Assessable" (No Evaluable) if they have not taken any mid-term or final exams (I1, I2, F), or due to exceptional circumstances (such as severe illness or accidents) analyzed and approved by the degree coordinator.

For each individual assessment activity, a specific place, date, and time for review will be announced, allowing students to review their performance with the lecturer. During this

session, students may discuss the grade awarded by the teaching staff. If a student does not attend this scheduled review, no alternative opportunities will be provided.

This subject does not use single assessment.

The rescheduling of individual assessment activities can be done in accordance with the School of Engineering's own protocol.

NOTES:

a) Apart from the mandatory assessment activities described above, optional activities may be proposed during the course to contribute to the final grade.

b) Should the teaching staff deem it necessary, an oral examination may be conducted to verify the authorship of any submitted assessment task.

c) Notwithstanding other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate, and in accordance with current academic regulations, assessment activities will receive a grade of zero whenever a student commits academic irregularities that may alter the results. Activities graded zero under this procedure cannot be retaken or reassessed. If passing the activity in question is a prerequisite to passing the subject, receiving a zero for disciplinary reasons will entail a direct fail for the entire course, with no opportunity for reassessment within the same academic year. Irregularities include, but are not limited to:

• Total or partial copying of a practical exercise, report, or any other assessment activity.
• Allowing others to copy your work.
• Presenting group work that has not been done entirely by the members of the group.
• Presenting any materials prepared by a third party as one’s own work, including translations or adaptations of non-original texts.
• Having communication devices (such as mobile phones, smartwatches, etc.) accessible during individual exams.
• Talking to peers during mid-term or final exams.
• Using or attempting to use any unauthorized document or material during individual exams.

If a student commits an irregularity in an assessment activity, the final mark for that specific section will be the lower value between 3.0 and the weighted average of the other activities within that section (meaning passing by compensation will not be possible). In future enrollments, the student will have to retake all parts of the subject.

In summary: Copying, letting others copy, or plagiarizing (or attempting to do so) in any assessment activity results in an automatic, non-compensable FAIL with no opportunity for reassessment.

To consult the academic regulations approved by the Governing Council of the UAB, please follow this link: https://www.uab.cat/doc/TR_Normativa_Academica_Plans_Nous