The central part of the learning process is the student’s own work. The role of the instructor is to support the student in this task by providing information or pointing out sources where it can be found, and guiding their progress so that the learning process can be carried out effectively. In line with these ideas, and according to the course objectives, the development of the course will be based on the following activities:

• Lecture classes. The scientific and technical knowledge related to the subject will be presented in the form of lectures. These classes will introduce the basic concepts outlined in the syllabus and provide clear guidance on how to complete and deepen this content.
• Problem-solving classes. These sessions will build on the scientific and technical knowledge introduced in the lectures, with the aim of reinforcing and deepening understanding. Basic techniques will be practiced through the resolution of practical exercises.

Note: 15 minutes of one class, scheduled in accordance with the center’s or degree program’s calendar, will be set aside for students to complete surveys evaluating the instructor’s performance and the course/module.

Assessment will be continuous and individual. It will consist of the following:

• A mid-term exam during the first part of the semester, worth 35% of the final grade.
• A final exam at the end of the semester, worth 50% of the final grade.
• In-class follow-up tests, globally worth 15% of the final grade.

The final course grade is the weighted average of the midterm and final exams and the follow-up tests, provided that the average of the midterm and final exams is at least 3.5 out of 10. If this condition is not met, the final grade will not exceed 3.5 out of 10.

If the final grade is 5 or higher, the course is considered passed and cannot be reassessed.

If the final grade is below 5, the student may opt for a reassessment, as described below, provided that they have completed activities representing at least 60% of the total course grade.

Reassessment consists of a comprehensive exam covering the entire course. If the grade obtained in this exam is 3.5 or higher, a weighted average will be calculated using 85% from the exam and 15% from the follow-up tests.

If this average is 5 or higher, the final grade will be a pass with a 5. Otherwise, the course will be failed with the obtained grade.

Students who opt for the single assessment system will take two exams equivalent to the midterms and one test equivalent to the follow-up tests in a single day. The weights, reassessment and other aspects of the assessment will be the same as for continuous assessment.

The awarding of an Honors Distinction (Matrícula d'Honor) is at the discretion of the course instructors. UAB regulations state that Honors Distinctions may only be granted to students with a final grade of 9 or higher, and may be awarded to up to 5% of enrolled students.

A student will be considered Not Assessable (NA) if they do not complete at least 50% of thecourse’s assessment activities.

For the midterm exams, the instructor will set a date for students to submit claims or questions about the grade received.

At the professors’ discretion, in cases where it is deemed appropriate, any written test must subsequently be validated with an oral test. In the event of discrepancies between the results of the two assessments, the oral test will prevail.

Without prejudice to other disciplinary measures that may be deemed appropriate, and in accordance with current academic regulations, any irregularity committed by a student that could affect the outcome of an assessment will be penalized with a grade of zero. This means that cheating or allowing others to cheat on any activity will result in a zero for that activity, and if that activity is required to pass, the entire course will be failed.

Assessment activities graded in this manner cannot be retaken, and the course will therefore be failed with no option for recovery during the academic year.

There will be no differentiated treatment for students who repeat the subject.