This course combines theoretical sessions with hands-on practical laboratory work.

Theoretical classes. These sessions introduce the tools, how they work, and their purposes, supported by examples and discussion with participants. Classes typically begin with an introduction by the teaching staff, followed by discussion, questions, and shared reflections. Readings will be suggested throughout the course, depending on emerging interests in class. Summaries, materials, and relevant links will be made available on the Virtual Campus as the course progresses. In some sessions, short in-class activities (in pairs or small groups, as indicated by the lecturer) will be included to facilitate immediate application of concepts. These activities will be collected at the end of the class and will form part of the continuous assessment.

Laboratory sessions. During these two-hour sessions, students will carry out a software-based activity related to the topic of the class (individually, in pairs, or in small groups, as indicated by the instructor). They will have the support of the instructor and an instruction guide available on the Campus Virtual, enabling them to progress independently and at their own pace. The instructor will present the activity to the entire group and address any questions that may arise. The results of these activities must be submitted via the Virtual Campus either at the end of the session or, at the latest, within one week of the practical session. These activities may take various forms depending on the content covered (e.g., exercises, viewings, analyses) and may be submitted in Catalan, Spanish, or English. The final practical sessions will be dedicated to preparing a group project that incorporates various resources and tools covered during the course.

The dates of the theoretical and laboratory sessions are provided in the course calendar from the first day. The teaching staff will make every effort to adhere to the established schedule; however, students should be aware that minor changes may occur (e.g., due to illness or strikes). Any changes will be communicated via the Virtual Campus. It is the student’s responsibility to stay informed about any updates.

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 of the course is based on continuous evaluation through the following activities:

1. Participation (20%):

Active participation in lectures, discussions, classroom activities, and laboratory sessions. In each session (theoretical or practical), students will receive a score of 0 or 1 based on their participation. At the end of the course, the total number of points obtained will be divided by the total number of assessed sessions, and the resulting score will be converted to a 0–2 scale (equivalent to 20% of the final grade). This partial assessment activity is not recoverable at a later date or time.

2. Quality of laboratory assignments (9 assignments, each worth 6.67% of the final grade; in total 60%)

Nine laboratory assignments will be completed throughout the course. During these sessions, students will carry out exercises related to the topic of the class using different software programs, either individually, in pairs, or in small groups, as instructed by the lecturer.

The results of each assignment must be submitted in Catalan, Spanish, or English through the Virtual Campus on the same day of the laboratory or within one week of completing the activity (using the "Assignment Submission" option on the Virtual Campus). The submitted file must include the student's NIU number, surname(s), and first name, and must be uploaded as a PDF file (or in the format generated by the software used).

Late submissions will not be accepted. Students are advised not to submit their work shortly before the deadline. The teaching staff cannot be held responsible for technical issues affecting students' own devices or internet connections. However, if the Virtual Campus itself becomes unavailable during the submission period, the deadline will be extended by one day.

Grades will normally be posted on the Virtual Campus approximately one week after the submission deadline. Each assignment will be graded on a scale from 0 to 3 points. The laboratory assignment grade will be calculated as the average of the nine grades and subsequently converted to a 0–6 scale (equivalent to 60% of the final grade).

3. Quality of the final project (20%). The final laboratory sessions will be devoted to the preparation of a group project using several of the tools and methods covered during the course. Students will present their results in the form of a written text, poster, or video, following guidelines that will be made available on the Virtual Campus. The final work has to be submitted via the Campus Virtual within a week after the last laboratory session.The project grade accounts for 20% of the final grade.

Reexamination: At the time each assessment activity is assigned, the teaching staff will inform students, through the Virtual Campus, of the procedure and date for reviewing grades. At the end of the course, a resit opportunity will be offered for assignments that were not submitted for justified reasons (supported by appropriate documentation) and for assignments that were submitted but not passed. Valid grounds are work-related, family-related, or medical reasons. To be eligible for the resit, students must have been assessed in activities accounting for at least two-thirds of the final course grade. In practice, this means having participated in most of the assessed activities throughout the course. The resit will consist of redoing the relevant assignment(s), although the exercises and/or materials used will differ from the original ones. Final grades will be published through Sigma, and a grade review session will be scheduled.

Students experiencing long-term health problems or other unforeseen circumstances that regularly interfere with the completion of assignments should contact the lecturer and provide supporting documentation so that alternative arrangements can be considered.

General criteria:

In accordance with UAB assessment regulations, final grades will be awarded on a 0–10 scale with one decimal place. To pass the course, students must obtain a minimum average final grade of 5.0. Students who submit 30% or fewer of the assessment activities will receive the grade "Not Assessed" (No Evaluable).

In the event of any academic misconduct (copying, plagiarism, etc.) that may significantly affect the grade awarded for an assessment activity, that activity will be graded 0, regardless of any disciplinary procedures that may also be initiated. If multiple instances of misconduct occur within the same course, the final course grade will be 0. Copying is defined as work that reproduces all or part of another student's work. Plagiarism is defined as presenting all or part of another author's text as one's own without properly citing the source, whether in print or digital format.

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted in any assessed activity unless explicitly stated otherwise in the instructions for a specific assignment. Any work containing AI-generated content without explicit authorization will be considered a breach of academic integrity and will receive a grade of 0 for that assessment, without the possibility of resubmission or resit. More serious cases may result in additional disciplinary sanctions.