Theory classes (TE): Plenary lectures.

Seminars (SEM): Active, meaningful, collaborative peer-learning, to transform knowledge into competencies. Study and discussion of scenarios, cases and problems of medical interest. Work is carried out in collaborative teams of 4-5 students. It is of utmost importance that the student studies the theory of the corresponding unit prior to the session -access to the session will not be permitted without verification of this preparatory work. In some cases, contents not covered in the theory classes will also be addressed and evaluated. There are 8 seminars associated with the different units. Although attendance is not compulsory, many of the competencies evaluated in the exams are acquired through the work that the student performs in the seminars.

Laboratory practices (PLAB): Five sessions where phenomena studied in theory classes and seminars are visualized and manipulated. Depending on the practice, work is carried out either in pairs or in collaborative teams. It is of utmost importance that the student studies the theory of the corresponding unit prior to the session.

• PLAB1 - Biomechanics of the Ankle (associated with Unit 1).
• PLAB2 - Model of the Systemic Vascular Circulation (associated with Unit 2).
• PLAB3 - Physics of Medical Ultrasound (autonomous unit, theoretical basis acquired during the practice).
• PLAB4 - Vision Optics (associated with Unit 5).
• PLAB5 - Voice and Hearing (associated with Unit 7).

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.

Continuous Assessment

The subject will be assessed throughout the course with three partial exams (P1, P2, and P3), which eliminate the assessed material from subsequent partial exams. Each of these partial exams will consist of an objective test aimed at demonstrating the integration of theoretical knowledge and the acquisition of practical skills from the corresponding seminars and laboratory practices. The tests will consist of multiple-choice questions with 4 answers, of which 1, 2, or 3 can be correct; incorrect answers will be penalized proportionally.

The scores for the partial exams must be equal to or greater than 4.5 to be averaged. This threshold, set below the passing grade (5.0), aims to ensure that no student feels penalized by a minimal difference of one or two tenths. Therefore, scores below 4.5 will not be negotiable.

The final grade for the subject will be obtained using the following formula: (P1*0.42 + P2*0.34 + P3*0.24)*0.9 + PLABs reports grade*0.1.

To pass the subject, the final grade must be equal to or greater than 5.0.

Make-up Exams

In the case of not passing the subject through continuous assessment, there is the option to re-evaluate the exams corresponding to the partial exams that have obtained a grade lower than 4.5.

It is important to note that, in accordance with Article 261.2 of the UAB Academic Regulations, to be eligible to participate in the makeup exam, students must have been previously assessed in a set of activities representing at least two-thirds of the total course grade.

The make-up exams will have the same format and objectives as the partial exams.

If more than one partial must be retaken, a single exam will be held with a single score, to which the combined percentage corresponding to those partial exams will be applied in the calculation of the overall grade. To be averaged, the score of this exam must be equal to or greater than 4.5. This threshold, set below the passing grade (5.0), aims to ensure that no student feels penalized by a minimal difference of one or two tenths. Therefore, scores below 4.5 will not be negotiable.

To pass the subject after the make-up exams, the final average must reach a minimum grade of 5.0 (grade including the exams and practicals according to the same calculation indicated above). If the grade obtained in the retake exam is below 4.5, the average will not be calculated, and the final grade for the course will be the grade obtained in the retake exam.

Students with partial scores equal to or greater than 4.5, but with an overall average lower than 5.0 (grade including the practicals according to the formula indicated above), can opt for the make-up of the partial exams they consider, by communicating their choice in advance to the coordinator by UAB email. In this case, the final score(s) of the partial(s) will always be the one obtained in the last exam.

Students with an overall grade equal to or higher than 5.0 from continuous evaluation, cannot take make-up exams to improve their grade (UAB Academic Regulations, Article 266.6: “Once the course is passed, it cannot be re-evaluated.”)

Single Assessment

The single evaluation consists of a single synthesis test that covers all the contents in the course. Objective test with multiple choice items, with 4 answers, of which 1, 2 or 3 can be true; incorrect answers will be penalized proportionally.

The test consists of two blocks:

• Evaluation of the integrated learning of theoretical knowledge plus practical skills acquired in the seminars and in the laboratory practices. 90% of the mark.
• Specific evaluation of the understanding of the concepts visualized in the laboratory practices. 10% of the mark.

The make-up exam will coincide with the date and time set in the Faculty calendar for the make-up exams of continuous assessment.

To pass the course, the final mark must be equal to or higher than 5.0.

In case the test does not reach the 5.0 mark, a retake test, with the same single evaluation format, will be held on the same day and time set in the Faculty calendar for the continuous assessment.

Language of Exam Questions

The questions for the first partial exam will be bilingual (Catalan and Spanish). The questions for the remaining exams will be provided in Catalan.

Students classified as “Not Evaluable”

Students who have only taken one of the partial exams will be considered "Not Evaluable".

Exam Review Procedure

After each exam, the solutions will be published and a period will be opened to submit appeals regarding possible discrepancies. Subsequently, once the provisional grades have been communicated, a new period will be opened for the review of individual grades.

Proof of Participation

If needed for employment-related reasons, the student may request a document certifying the participation in the various evaluation activities. The request must be sent by UAB email to the course coordinator.

Misconduct

Any irregularity committed in an assessment activity —academic fraud, plagiarism, or improper use of AI, unless such use is expressly authorised in the course guide— that may lead to a significant change in the grade shall result in that assessment activity being awarded a grade of 0. If the course guide establishes that passing the course requires obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment activity, or if several irregularities occur in the assessment activities of the same course, the final grade for the course shall be 0. In addition, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who commits any of these irregularities.

Justification of absences from compulsory activities

Rescheduling will only be granted for reasons of force majeure recognised by the Faculty regulations —illness preventing attendance, the death of an immediate family member, or a court summons—, provided that these reasons are duly documented and that rescheduling is materially possible. In the case of illness, only a signed medical certificate will be accepted, including the physician’s name and medical registration number, stating that the student was not fit to attend the activity on that date. Incomplete certificates or simple proof-of-attendance documents from the a medical centre will not be accepted. Supporting documentation must be submitted at the time of the absence or as soon as possible thereafter. Documentation submitted outside this period, for example at the end of the course, will not be accepted.