Teacher development will be based on the following activities:

Theoretical classes:

They will consist of master classes with ICT support. In this case the material will be located on the virtual campus. Each of the 6 thematic blocks will be developed, by each of the participating teachers, through recordings or commented PowerPoint presentations. These materials will explain the concepts and information relevant to learning the subject.

In the virtual campus the topics will be classified by thematic blocks, so that the monitoring is easier.

Practical classes:

The practical sessions will focus on the evaluation of the correct food labeling and on the development of the subject's competences, which will be the basis of the self-study work.

Tutorials:

the student will be able to carry out tutorials throughout the course to follow up on the self-study work and other aspects related to the subject. The tutorials will be mainly aimed at guiding and solving the doubts of the students. The tutorials can be done individually or in groups, depending on the objectives. Each student will be able to contact the teaching team by email to schedule the tutorials when they need it.

Self-learning:

Teachers will program directed self-learning activities, aimed atevaluating the subject's competences. Therefore, seminar sessions have been scheduled to address questions about individual work. In these works, each of the foods to be studied must be developed:

1. Classify and describe foods according to their nature and composition,

2. Describe the nutritional and functional characteristics of food,

3. Demonstrate that the nutrients are known, their bioavailability,

4. Identify the technological utility of food components.

5. Evaluate based on changes in the composition or properties of raw materials the technological utility in food processing and its consequences on food,

6. Assess the aptitude for transformation in order to obtain other food products,

7. Identify the sources and variability of raw materials to predict the impact on processing and feeding operations,

8. Apply the regulatory aspects regarding the composition and properties of food,

9. Search, manage and interpret information from various sources.

10. Use computer resources for communication and information search in the field of study, data processing and calculation.

To facilitate learning, the course is divided into two parts, corresponding to Midterm Examination 1 and Midterm Examination 2. However, coursework assignments and practical activities will be carried out throughout the semester.

Each student will be assessed on 10 competencies, distributed across two assignments:

1. Classify and describe foods according to their nature and composition, describe their nutritional characteristics, and identify the technological uses of food components.

2. Evaluate changes in the composition or properties of raw materials, their technological applications in food production, and their impact on nutrition, as well as assess their suitability for processing into other food products.

3. Identify the sources and variability of raw materials in order to minimise their impact on food processing operations and nutrition.

4. Apply the regulations governing the composition and properties of foods.

In addition, each assignment will include two complementary activities, which will also be assessed:

1. Search for, manage, and interpret information from different bibliographic sources.

2. Use digital tools for communication, information retrieval, data processing, and calculations within the field of study.

Each assignment will be graded on a scale from 0 to 50 points. Therefore, the combined score of the two assignments and their complementary activities will result in an overall mark ranging from 0 to 100 points. To pass this component, students must obtain at least 70 points (70%). This component will only be considered if the student has completed at least 75% of the assessable activities throughout the course. This component accounts for 30% of the final course grade.

Theoretical Examinations

a) Assessment covering Blocks I and II, worth 20% of the final course grade. The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions, with 0.33 points deducted for each incorrect answer.

b) Assessment covering Blocks III to VI, worth 20% of the final course grade. The examination will also consist of multiple-choice questions, with 0.33 points deducted for each incorrect answer.

Each examination will contain approximately 60 questions, covering both the theoretical content and the proposed coursework assignments. Students will have 60 minutes to complete each examination and must score at least 30 points, equivalent to a passing grade of 5/10. The highest score achieved by any student in the course will correspond to the maximum grade (10/10). All other grades (from 0 to 10) will be calculated proportionally to this highest score. To pass the course, students must obtain at least 5/10 in each of the two midterm examinations. Students who do not pass the theoretical assessment (either by obtaining an average below 5/10 across the two midterms or by failing to achieve 5/10 in either examination) must take a comprehensive final examination covering the entire course.

Coursework assignments cannot be retaken, as they form part of the continuous assessment throughout the semester.

Laboratory Sessions

Attendance and submission of the laboratory session questionnaires will account for 20% of the final course grade.

Attendance

Attendance at synchronous learning activities will account for 10% of the final course grade.

Requirements to Pass the Course

To pass the course, students must obtain:

* A minimum weighted average of 5.0/10, calculated from the following assessment components:

* Attendance: 10%

* Laboratory sessions: 20%

* Coursework assignments: 30%

* Theoretical examinations: 40%

A student will be considered Not Assessable if they have participated in assessment activities representing 15% or less of the final course grade.

Any irregularity committed during an assessment activity (including academic misconduct, plagiarism, or the improper use of AI, unless such use is expressly authorised in the course guide) that may lead to a significant alteration of the assessment result will result in a grade of 0 for that assessment. If the course guide stipulates that obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment is an essential requirement to pass the course, or if multiple irregularities occur in different assessment activities within the same course, the final grade for the course will be 0. Furthermore, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who commits any of these irregularities.

This course does not offer a single-assessment option.