Theory classes:

Systematic explanation of the subject topics, giving relevance to the most important concepts. The student acquires the basic scientific knowledge of the subject in theory classes, which will be complemented by self-study of the topics of the subject program.

Laboratory practices:

Practical sessions for the observation and performance of procedures, the practical learning of physiological techniques and their application. Group work and active self-learning are promoted.

Case-based work:

Work on cases or problems of relevance for learning the subject. The knowledge acquired in theory classes, practices and personal study is applied to the resolution of practical cases presented using the moodle application.

Tutorial teaching:

Availability of tutorials for helping in the autonomous study of physiological concepts and application for the resolution of cases throughout the course.

The evaluation of the subject will be based on the theoretical and practical syllabus contained in the Program.

The competences of the subject are evaluated by:

Continuous evaluation: throughout the course and consisting in:

o Partial exams: Written evaluations by means of objective tests. These exams evaluate the understanding and knowledge of the concepts of the subject that the student has acquired in the theoretical and practical classes, as well as by his/her self-learning. The exams represent the 75% of the final grade of the subject. The tests consist of: multiple choice questions and/or short written questions. Two partial exams are convened:

- Block 1: corresponds to blood physiology, and the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. It represents the 35% of the final grade of the continuous evaluation.

- Block 2: corresponds to the excretory and digestive systems. It represents the 25% of the final grade of the continuous evaluation.

- Block 2: corresponds to the endocrine and nervous systems. It represents the 40% of the final grade of the continuous evaluation.

In order to pass the subject, it is necessary to obtain a minimum of 5 in each of these three blocks. Once this requirement has been met, the marks in each block are considered and weight averaged to obtain a mark that represents the 75% of the final grade of the subject.

- Questionnaires with objective tests delivered during laboratory practices and case seminars, that represent the 25% of the final grade of the subject. The tests consist of: multiple choice questions short written questions, and presentation of works and results.

In order to pass the subject, it is necessary to obtain a minimum of 5 of the final mean of the laboratory practices and case seminars. Once thisrequirement has been met, the marks in each block are considered and represents the 25% of the final grade of the subject.

To pass the subject the student must obtain a minimum of 5.0 in the final grade (composed of75% from partial exams marks and 25% from evaluation of cases and laboratory practices).

Recovery exam:

Students who have not passed the course through continuous evaluation throughout the course, should perform a recovery exam consisting of objective tests: selection questions (multiple choice) and/or testing (restricted questions). Students must take the exam to recover the theoretical and/or practical syllabus, according to whether they have not passed the theoretical exams, or the evaluation of laboratory practices and specialized seminars, respectively, with a grade higher than 5. Students who pass the subject through continuous evaluation do not have to take the final exam, unless they want to choose to upload a grade.

According to the general regulations, to participate in the final recovery exam the students must have been previously evaluated in a set of activities the weight of which equals a minimum of two thirds of the total grade of the subject.

As in the continuous evaluation, the final theory exam grade will represent 75% of the final grade of the subject and it will be calculated as the weighted average between the grade of the first block (35%), the second block (25%), and the third block (40%). The remaining 25% of the final grade will correspond to the grade obtained in the evaluation of the laboratory practices and the specialized seminars, or the note of the recovery exam of the same. The subject will be considered passed when the final grade is greater than or equal to 5.0.

From the first enrollment, students who have not passed the course through continuous evaluation and who explicitly request it, may submit a final test of recovery,whosegrade will equal 100% of the final grade of the subject. The recovery test will be structured according to the same two blocks of the subject and it will be necessary to obtain a grade greater than or equal to 5 in each of these two blocks in order to pass the subject.

Thestudent who does not attend any of the scheduled exam sessions will be considered as \"non-evaluable\".

For each one of the exams of the subject a review period will be established, which will be duly announced.

Single evaluation

Students can benefit from the single evaluation system, according to the regulations of the Faculty. The single evaluation will be based on the same content of the subject syllabus, the acquisition of the same competences, and will have the same level of demand as the continuous evaluation.

The single evaluation will consist of tests carried out on the same date for each one of the systems or blocks that make up the subject.

In the evaluation of each system or block, an exam consisting of multiple-choice questions and / or restricted written questions will be carried out to evaluate the theoretical knowledge of the subject and the concepts related to laboratory practices and case study, with an approximate weighting of 75% and 25% of the overall grade of each system.

To pass each system it is required to obtain a minimum of 5.0 in the exam.

To pass the subject it will be necessary to have passed all the systems or blocks with a minimum of 5.0. In that case, the final grade will be the weighted average (by the extension of the system) of the marks obtained in each of the systems. In case of not passing any of the systems, the maximum score obtained will be 4.8. It will be considered as \"not evaluable\" the student who does not take the scheduled global and recovery exams.

Recovery exam. The same recovery system shall be applied as in the case of continuous evaluation.

The review of qualifications will follow the same procedure as for continuous evaluation.

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted as an integral part of the development of coursework, provided that the final output reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. Students must clearly identify which parts of the work have been generated using AI technologies, specify the tools employed, and include a critical reflection on how these tools have influenced both the process and the final outcome of the activity. Failure to disclose the use of AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a penalty in the activity grade or more severe sanctions in serious cases.

Any irregularity committed during an assessment activity (academic fraud, plagiarism, or improper use of AI, unless such use is expressly authorized in the course guide) that may lead to a significant alteration of the assessment outcome will result in that activity being graded with a mark of 0. If the course guide establishes that obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment activity is an essential requirement for passing the course, or if multiple irregularities occur in assessment activities within the same course, the final grade for the course will be 0. In addition, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who commits any of these irregularities.