Assessment

Continous Assessment Activities

Title	Weighting	Hours	ECTS	Learning Outcomes
Citology and Histology Exam	26.7	2	0.08	CM05, CM06, KM08, SM07
Homework and seminar and tutorial participation, Plant Physiology module	13	0	0	CM05, CM06, KM08, SM06
Plant Physiology exam	54.3	2	0.08	CM05, CM06, KM08, SM06
Work, Oral presentation, Qualific. inter-group and intra-group. Citology and Histology Module	6	0	0	CM05, CM06, KM08, SM07

The specific and transversal 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.

 

Evaluation of Module 1: Plant Physiology

The final grade for this module will be based on the results of the following continuous assessment activities: Written Tests: These account for 80% of the final grade. Two partial exams will be conducted, each contributing 40% to the final mark. Seminars: Attendance is mandatory and represents 20% of the overall grade. To pass the module, it is essential to obtain a minimum grade of 5 in both the written exams and the seminars. Only in that case will the final weighted grade be calculated, which must also be equal to or greater than 5.

If the student is unable to attend the exam (due to a duly justified reason), they must sit the resit examination. If they fail this resit, they will be entitled to a second official exam session. In the case of unjustified absence from one or more seminars, a grade of zero willbe assigned to the corresponding seminar, which will proportionally affect the final grade of the seminar block. In case of a justified absence from a seminar, the absence may be compensated through an alternative activity defined by the teaching team. If the compensatory activity is not submitted, the percentage corresponding to that seminar will be reduced in the final grade.

Unique Evaluation

The unique evaluation consists of a comprehensive test on the module's theoretical content (questions to develop, concept relationships, real case resolution). This test will be conducted on the same day, time, and place as the module's theoretical exam. The resit of the single assessment will take place on the same date, time, and location as the general resit for the course.

• Unique Evaluation: The single assessment represents 80% of the module grade.
• Seminar Attendance: Mandatory, not subject to single evaluation, and follows the continuous evaluation process.

To pass the course, it is necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 5 in each part (single assessment and seminars).

 

Evaluation of Module 2: Plant Cytology and Histology

The competencies of this module will be assessed through continuous evaluation, including various tests, written assignments, and public 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 retake exam.
• 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 Work (50%): The instructor evaluates the submitted work from each group of students (scored out of 10).
• Oral Work (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.

 

Unique Evaluation

The unique evaluation 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 retake test will also be on the same day, time, and place as the course retake.

• Unique Evaluation: 80%.
• Seminar Attendance: Mandatory, follows the continuous evaluation process.

 

General Considerations

Written tests can be passed with partial exams (corresponding to module content) or the final recovery test for both modules. Students who miss or fail any partial test can retake the respective parts during the scheduled final exam at the end of the semester. Those who miss all partial tests cannot attend the retake.

 

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 latest exam grade will be considered (replacing previously achieved grades).

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