• Theoretical classes for the presentation of each topic (objectives, contents, texts or complementary videos of the subject available in the Moodle classroom).
• Resolution of demonstration exercises in the classroom
• Autonomous learning through reading texts and articles
• Cooperative learning through group work
• Autonomous work through reading and analysis of proposed texts and realization of works or exercises.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

The assessment of the course will be carried out continuously and consists of:

• 2 partial knowledge exams, each worth 40% of the final grade
• 1 group project, worth 20% of the final grade

The Moodle course page will specify the deadlines for each piece of evidence and each activity or group project.

To pass the course, students must:

• Submit the written group project
• Take both partial exams
• Obtain a minimum average score of 4.5 out of 10 on the two partial exams
• Obtain a minimum score of 5 out of 10 in the overall continuous assessment

SINGLE ASSESSMENT

Students who opt for the single assessment modality must complete the following within the agreed deadlines:

• A comprehensive exam equivalent to the two partial exams, worth 70%
• An individual research project on a global topic related to the course, worth 15%
• An individual assignment based on readings of scientific papers, worth 15%

To pass the course under the single assessment modality, students must:

• Submit the written assignments
• Obtain a minimum score of 4.5 out of 10 on the comprehensive exam
• Obtain a minimum score of 5 out of 10 in the overall course assessment

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY EXAM

• To pass the course, students must achieve an overall grade equal to or higher than 5.0. If the course is not passed but the overall grade is at least 3.5, students will be entitled to take a written resit exam covering the entire syllabus. This exam will allow them to pass the course with a maximum grade of 5 out of 10.
• For students under continuous assessment, if one of the partial exams is passed with a grade of 5/10 or higher, they may take the resit exam only for the failed part.

PLAGIARISM OR FRAUDULENT CONDUCT

If a student commits any irregularity that could significantly affect the grade of an assessment activity, that activity will be graded with a 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be initiated. If multiple irregularities are detected within the same course, the final grade for the course will be 0.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted in this course as an integral part of the development of assignments, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. The student must:

(i) identify which parts were generated using AI;

(ii) specify the tools used; and

(iii) include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the process and the final outcome of the activity.

Failure to disclose the use of AI in an assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty and will result in a grade of 0 for the activity, with no possibility of resubmission, or more severe penalties in serious cases.