MODULE 1 (Plant Physiology)

The contents of this module comprise 25 lectures and 5 one-hour seminars (5 hours).

Lectures

During the lectures, the teaching staff will explain the contents of the syllabus described above in the "Contents" section. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study using the recommended bibliography together with their lecture notes.

Seminars

The seminars are intended to foster students' critical thinking through the analysis and discussion of case studies and problems, oral presentations of assignments, the resolution of questions related to topics covered in the lectures, and the development of an up-to-date research project or assignment, among other activities.

Tutorials

Tutorials will be held individually in each lecturer's office (by appointment). They are intended to clarify concepts, consolidate the knowledge acquired during the course, and support students in their learning process.

MODULE 2 (Plant Cytology and Histology)

The contents of this module comprise 12 lectures and 3 one-hour seminars (3 hours).

The three scheduled seminars are designed to enable students to develop teamwork and critical reasoning skills. The class will be divided into groups of four to six students, each of which will work on a specific topic from the syllabus for subsequent oral presentation and group discussion. The organization of the groups and the allocation of topics will take place during the first seminar. During the remaining seminars, some groups will be required to submit a written version of their assigned work to the lecturer. These same groups will then present their work orally to the rest of the class using the resources available in the classroom.

Note: Fifteen minutes of one class session, within the timetable established by the School/Degree Programme, will be reserved for students to complete the institutional surveys evaluating the teaching staff and the course.

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.

The specific and transferable competencies of this course will be continuously assessed through written tests (exams), thematic written assignments, completed questionnaires, oral presentations, and participation in seminars.

Each module is evaluated independently. Students must pass both modules to pass the course. The final grade is calculated by weighting the grades of each module based on the number of credits for each [Module 1: 4 credits; Module 2: 2 credits]. The weighting for each module is as follows: Module 1: 67% of the course grade, Module 2: 33% of the course grade.

To participate in the retake, students must have been previously assessed in a set of activities that account for at least two-thirds of the total grade of the course or module. Therefore, students will receive a grade of \"Not Assessable\" if the activities performed account for less than 67% of the final grade.

Repeating students only need to retake the specific modules they have not passed.

Assessment - Module 1: Plant Physiology

The final module grade will be calculated by weighting the different continuous assessment activities as follows.

Theory: This component accounts for 80% of the final module grade. Two midterm examinations will be held, each contributing 40% of the final module grade. To pass the module, students must obtain a minimum mark of 5.0/10 in each examination.

Seminars: Attendance at seminars is mandatory and accounts for 20% of the final module grade. The activities carried out during the seminars cannot be retaken.

Absences that are duly justified in accordance with UAB regulations will not result in any penalty. In the event of an unjustified absence, the seminar grade will be reduced as follows:

• 1 absence: 20% reduction of the seminar grade.
• 2 absences: 40% reduction of the seminar grade.
• 3 absences: 80% reduction of the seminar grade.
• More than 3 unjustified absences: the module will be considered failed.

If a student is unable to attend an examination for a duly justified reason, they must take the resit examination. If they do not pass the resit examination, they will be entitled to a second official examination opportunity.

Single Assessment

The single assessment consists of a comprehensive examination covering the theoretical contents of the module (essay questions, concept integration, and analysis of real case studies). This examination will be held on the same date, at the same time and place as the regular theoretical examination. The resit of the single assessment will take place on the same date, time and location established for the general course resit examination.

The single assessment accounts for 80% of the module grade.

Attendance at seminars is mandatory, is not subject to single assessment, and follows the same procedures as in the continuous assessment pathway.

To pass the module, students must obtain a minimum final grade of 5.0/10, calculated after weighting the single assessment (80%) and the seminar grade (20%).

Assessment - Module 2: Plant Cytology and Histology

The competencies of this module will be assessed through continuous assessment, including various tests, written assignments, and oral presentations. A minimum grade of 5 (out of 10) is required to pass this module. The evaluation system is divided into two sections, each independently assessed and assigned a specific weight in the final module grade:

• Written Tests (80% of the overall grade): Individual knowledge assessment through multiple-choice exams. A written test will be conducted at the end of the Histology syllabus. Students scoring below 4 (out of 10) cannot combine this with seminar grades and must take the resit examination.
• Seminars (20% of the overall grade): Assessment of each group's analytical and synthesis abilities, group work skills, and oral presentation skills. Seminar evaluations are as follows:
• Written assignment (50%): The instructor evaluates the submitted work from each group of students (scored out of 10).
• Oral presentation (20%): The instructor evaluates the presentation skills of each group (scored out of 10).
• Inter-Group Evaluation (15%): Each group evaluates other presenting groups (scored out of 10).
• Intra-Group Evaluation (15%): Each student within a group evaluates their peers (scored out of 10).

Attendance: Mandatory. Unjustified absences result in penalties:

• 1 missed session = 20% reduction in seminar grade.
• 2 missed sessions = 40% reduction in seminar grade.
• 3 or more missed sessions = 80% reduction in seminar grade.

Single Assessment

The single assessment of the \"Plant Cytology and Histology\" module consists of a comprehensive test on theoretical content. This test will be held on the same day, time, and place as the module's theoretical exam. The resit examination will also be on the same day, time, and place as the course retake.

• Single Assessment: The single assessment accounts for 80% of the module grade.
• Seminar Attendance: Attendance at seminars is mandatory, is not subject to the single assessment, and follows the same continuous assessment procedures.

General Considerations

Written examinations may be passed either through the scheduled midterm examinations or through the final resit examination covering the contents of both modules. Students who do not sit one or more midterm examinations, or who fail them, may recover the corresponding part(s) by taking the scheduled resit examination at the end of the semester. Students who do not sit any of the midterm examinations will not be eligible for the resit examination.

Grade Improvement

Students can take a grade improvement exam for each module. These exams will be held on the same day as the course retake. To improve the grade, students must take the final module exam, and the grade obtained in this examination will replace any previous grade obtained for the module.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Restricted use: In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively as a support tool for literature and information searches, language editing, translation, improving writing, or organizing content. The use of AI tools to generate, either wholly or partially, answers to examinations, reports, assignments, or any other assessed activities that require independent analysis, interpretation of results, or scientific reasoning is not permitted.

Students must clearly acknowledge any use of AI tools, specify the tools used, and briefly describe how they contributed to the development of the assessed activity.

Failure to disclose the use of AI tools will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or total reduction of the assessment grade, as well as additional disciplinary sanctions in cases of serious misconduct.

Irregularities in assessment activities

Any irregularity committed during an assessment activity (academic fraud, plagiarism, or the improper use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), unless such use is expressly authorised in the course guide) that may lead to a significant alteration of the assessment result will result in a grade of 0 for that assessment activity. If the course guide establishes that obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment activity is a compulsory requirement to pass the course, or if multiple irregularities are committed in the assessment activities of 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.