The subject consists of theoretical classes, practical classes, and bibliographic seminars. The organization and teaching methodology followed in the training activities are described below.

Theory Classes

The content of the theory program will be explained by the teacher through lectures, supported by audiovisual aids, and with active student participation encouraged through reciprocal questions. The tables, figures, and graphs used in class will be available in PDF format on the Virtual Campus. Students can also access videos, animations, and links to websites related to the subject on the Virtual Campus. In order to consolidate and clarify the content explained in class, students should regularly consult the books and review articles selected by the professor. The articles will be available in PDF format on the virtual campus.

Laboratory Practices

The practical classes are designed to learn the basic methodologies used and complement the theoretical training.

Students will work in groups of 2 and, during the practical sessions, they will have to answer a questionnaire.

Attendance to all practical classes is mandatory in order to pass the subject.

Bibliographic Seminars

Students will have to present an article published in an international scientific journal in the field of reproductive technologies. These sessions aim to deepen the knowledge imparted in the lectures, introduce topics of special interest, and foster a critical view of research results.

The articles will be distributed at the beginning of the teaching period for the subject. Each pair or group will present the assigned article for 5-8 minutes (depending on the number of enrolled students and the availability of time). The objective of this presentation is to provide an understandable summary of the objectives and results of the research article, draw conclusions, and encourage critical discussion.

Tutoring

Tutorials will be conducted upon request by students to address doubts regarding the theory and practical content.

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.

Assessment system

To pass the course, students must obtain a final grade equal to or higher than 5 out of 10, calculated according to the weighting of the different assessment activities. In addition, students must obtain a minimum grade of 4 out of 10 in the final theory examination.

Students who do not meet these requirements may take a resit examination. The characteristics of this examination will be equivalent to those established for the final examination.

Students who have passed the course may also take the resit examination in order to improve their theoretical component grade. In this case, the grade obtained in the resit examination will replace the previous grade, whether it is higher or lower.

To be eligible for the resit examination, students must have participated in assessment activities representing at least 67% of the total course grade; otherwise, they will be classified as Not assessable.

This course does not include a single assessment option.

Assessment activities

1. Theoretical content examination: This will account for 50% of the final course grade. The entire syllabus covered in the theory classes will be assessed. The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test. In order for the grade obtained to be included in the calculation of the final course grade, students must obtain a mark higher than 4 out of 10 in this examination.
2. Assessment of practical sessions: This will account for 40% of the final course grade and attendance is compulsory. Laboratory practical sessions will be assessed during their completion through the answers provided in the corresponding questionnaires, in order to determine whether the competencies and learning objectives have been achieved. Students’ attitude and performance will also be assessed.
3. Assessment of oral presentations: This will account for 10% of the final course grade. The submitted work and the oral presentation will be assessed.

Irregularities in assessment activities

Any irregularity in an assessment activity (academic misconduct, plagiarism, or improper use of artificial intelligence tools, except when such use is expressly authorised by the teaching staff) that may significantly affect the evaluation of the activity will result in a grade of 0 for that activity.

In this course, the use of electronic devices with access to artificial intelligence tools is not permitted during any assessed activity. Any breach of this rule will be considered an assessment irregularity.

If multiple irregularities are detected in different assessment activities, the final course grade will be 0. Without prejudice to this, the teaching staff may initiate the corresponding disciplinary procedure in accordance with current regulations.