Assessment

Continous Assessment Activities

Title	Weighting	Hours	ECTS	Learning Outcomes
Assessment of laboratory practices	20%	0	0	CM14, KM19, KM20, SM19, SM21
Assessment of seminar sessions	20%	0	0	CM14, KM19, KM20, SM19, SM21
Theory assessment I	35%	2	0.08	KM19, KM20, SM19, SM21
Theory Assessment II	25%	2	0.08	KM19, KM20, SM19, SM21

Continuous Assessment

1. Evaluation module for theoretical classes (60% of the overall grade). Two written evaluation tests (midterms) will be scheduled throughout the course. The first test will account for 35% and the second for 25% of the overall grade. These partial evaluations are combined tests that may include multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, written responses, and/or problem solving. To pass these evaluations, it is necessary to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in each of them.
2. Evaluation module for seminars (20% of the overall grade). Attendance, participation, and class discussion of the problems posed will be evaluated at the end of each thematic block. To pass this module, a minimum score of 5 is required on the final module grade.
3. Evaluation module for laboratory practical classes (20% of the overall grade). This evaluation will consist of two tests: a) Practical skill, which will involve submitting various practical results during each lab session. b) A written test consisting of up to 15 multiple-choice questions about the work performed in the laboratory. These tests will weigh 4 and 6 points out of 10, respectively. To pass this module, a minimum score of 5 on the written test is required. Attendance at laboratory sessions is mandatory according to faculty evaluation criteria.

General Issues:

To pass the subject, a global grade of 5 or higher must be obtained, as well as individually in each evaluation module. Students who do not pass some of the evaluation modules may retake them on the scheduled date at the end of the semester. Likewise, on that same date, students who have passed the subject but wish to improve their grade may take a comprehensive exam covering all the evaluation modules. Taking the grade improvement exam implies forfeiting the previously obtained grade.

To participate in the retake, students must have previously been evaluated in a set of activities that account for at least two-thirds of the total subject or module grade. Therefore, students will receive a grade of "Not Evaluated" when the evaluation activities completed represent less than 67% of the final grade.

From the second enrollment onwards, it will not be necessary for the student to complete the practical module if they achieved the competencies of this part of the subject in the previous course.

Single Evaluation

For students opting for the single evaluation system, this consists of a single synthesis test evaluating the content of the entire subject program. It will consist of three parts:

• Evaluation of the theory module: This will consist of a synthesis test covering all the contents of the theoretical module. The score obtained in this test will represent 60% of the final subject grade.

• Evaluation of the seminar module: A written test with questions related to problem solving, discussion of results, or experimental proposals. The score obtained in this part will represent 20% of thefinal grade.

• Evaluation of the practical module: Based on a written test about the activities carried out during the practical sessions, accounting for 12% of the final grade, and on the student’s practical skills, accounting for 8% of the final grade. The latter will be assessed during each lab session, so attendance is mandatory for all practical sessions.

All written tests will take place on the same day, coinciding in date and time with the 2nd written test established for continuous assessment.

To pass the subject, each part of the test must be passed separately with a grade equal to or greater than 5 out of 10. In case of failing the subject, the student may take a recovery evaluation with the same characteristics as described, and to pass the subject it will be necessary to obtain a grade equal to or higher than 5 in the parts that were not previously passed.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

For this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively in support tasks, such as bibliographic or information searches, text correction or translations, or others at the discretion of the teaching staff. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity. The lack of transparency in the use of AI in evaluable activities and seminars will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a partial or total penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.