Master Classes

The content of the theory program will be taught by the teacher mainly in the form of master classes. The theoretical classes will be complemented with the visualization of animations and videos related to the subjects treated in class. The material used in class by the teacher will be available on the Virtual Platform. It is recommended that students bring this material to class to use it as a support when taking notes. With these classes the student acquires the basic knowledge of the subject that must complement the personal study of the topics explained.

Practical examples (cases) (solving problem classes)

The master classes will be complemented with acivities of evaluation of the learning by means of the resolution of practical cases using the software Ocean Data View (ODV).

Either in the master or the solving problem classes, there will be some work that will consist of directed workclasses, where they will discuss in groups current topics previously programmed by the teacher. Later, the subjects will be exposed by part of the students in group.

Field and laboratory practices:

The practice of field will consist of the exit to a beach of the Catalan coast for the collection of biological samples and measure of abiotic parameters of the coastal zone.

The laboratory practice will be used for the processing of samples: separation of samples, analysis, identification, data collection. Finally, the treatment of results will be carried out.

Based on the data collected in the field and the results obtained in the laboratory, a group reflection will be carried out on the usefulness of the recorded data, and the necessary elements to include in a scientific article or technical report will be discussed.

Tutorials

The purpose of these sessions is to solvedoubts, to review basic concepts not explained in class and to guide the sources consulted by students. The hours of individualized tutorials will be specified with the teacher.

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.

Exams:

Partial exams: With the partial ones the students' knowledge in the subject will be assessed individually, as well as their capacity for analysis and synthesis, and of critical reasoning.

There will be 2 obligatory partial exams, with a weight of 30% each one.

Evaluation of case solving:

Resolution of cases will be submitted during the course. The evaluation of the resolution of the cases raised in class will have a weight of 10% of the final mark. There will be no recorvey opportunity of this mark.

Presentation of targeted group work:

The assessment of the project will be done in relation to the oral presentation of all the members of each group. This activity represents 20% of the final grade. There will be no recorvey opportunity of this mark.

Assessment of practices:

Attendance and participation in the laboratory (PLAB) and field (PCAM) practicals, along with the completion of a paired interview (oral assessment), will account for 10% of the final grade in the course. Attendance at all practical sessions is mandatory. This grade cannot be retaken or recovered.

Retrieval:

To pass the course, the average grade obtained must be equal to or higher than 5 (out of 10), and the grade for each of the midterm exams must be equal to or higher than 4 (out of 10). To be evaluated, attendance at the field trip and submission of the group works are required.

Those students that do not get the minimum grade to pass the course have the option of a retrieval exam, repeating one or the two midterm exams.

Not evaluable:

Students who have been evaluated in less than 25% of the assessable activities will receive a final grade of NOT ASSESSABLE

Single assessment:

The single assessment consists of a single summary test in which the contents of the entire theory program of the subject will be assessed. The single assessment test will coincide with the same date fixed in the calendar for the last continuous assessment test and the same recovery system will be applied as for the continuous assessment.

Students who take the single assessment must do the field and laboratory practices in face-to-face sessions and it is a requirement to have them approved. Attendance at the oral defence session of the targeted group work will also be compulsory.

The assessment of PLAB, PCAM and PAUL will follow the same procedure as the continuous assessment.

Use of AI: 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 submission reflects a significant contribution by the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. Students must clearly identify which parts have been generated using AI, specify the tools used, 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 to the activity grade or more severe disciplinary measures in serious cases.