This course is essentially practical. In all submodules except confocal laser scanning microscopy students will work in pairs under the guidance of a teacher.

In the embryonic stem cells culture submodule, students must acquire the ability to work in sterile conditions. 

In the FISH submodule, students will learn to process semen samples to apply FISH methodologies and to identify chromosomal abnormalities.

In the mouse embryo culture submodeule, the practical classes are designed to acquire the skills necessary to handle oocytes and embryos.

In the histology submodeule students will become familiar with the techniques used in histology.

Finally, in the scanning laser confocal microscopy submodeule, students must work in groups of approximately 6 people. This practice is carried out in Microscopy Service, using the laser scanning confocal microscopes available in the service.

This module consists of five submodules, each with a different dedication and therefore a specific percentage within the module. In the following table you will find a summary of the hours of each submodule and its weight in the final mark of the module:

Evaluation activities scheduled:

Submodule 1. Embryonic stem cells culture. This submodule has a weight of 25% of the module. The evaluation system is organized into two sections: 1) attitude and skills acquired in the laboratory (15%) and 2) resolution of a case study (85%)

Submodule 2. Spermatozoa fluorescent in situ hybridization. This submodule has a weight of 8% of the module. The evaluation will consider the final report explaining the results (100%)

Submodule 3. Oocytes and embryos culture. This submodule has a weight of 17% of the module. The evaluation will consider the final laboratory report (100%)

Submodule 4. Update on histological and cytological techniques. This submodule has a weight of 33% of the module. The evaluation system is organized into three sections: 1) skills acquired in practical sessions (20%), 2) delivery of an individual report and questionnaires (40%) and 3) delivery of a photographic composition using the program Photoshop (40%)

Submodule 5. Confocal laser scanning microscopy. This submodule has a weight of 17% of the module. The evaluation system is organized into three sections: 1) skills acquired in practical sessions (10%) and 2) resolution of a case study 90%)

The final grade will be calculated taking into account the percentage of the different submodules. To pass the module the student must obtain a minimum mark of 5 points and a maximum of 10 possible points. For the different submodules tobe averaged, a minimum grade ≥4 must be obtained in each of the submodules. Scores lower than ≤3,99 in one or more of the submodules will require students to pass a retake an exam of all submodules.

To be eligible for the retake process, the student should have been previously evaluated in a set of activities equaling at least two thirds of the final score of the course or module. Thus, the student will be graded as \"No Avaluable\" if the weighthin of all conducted evaluation activities is less than 67% of the final score.

The faculty responsible for each of the submodules in this practical module will inform the students about how they may use artificial intelligence.