In person

1. Masterclass Lesson (LM)

2. Presentation and Resolution of cases (PRc)

3. Project-based learning (PBL)

4. Individual Academic Mentoring (TAP)

5. Self-study and personal work (ATP)

1. Theoretical-Practical Classes (LM): Sessions for the entire group. The teaching team will explain the theoretical concepts of each topic and propose exercises to be solved in class based on the theoretical concepts explained in the classroom. The dynamics of the classroom will integrate theoretical work with small practical assessments in the classroom.

Due to the density of contents, some topics will not be extensively developed in the classroom, and students will be asked to prepare them on their own with the help of recommended materials and forums and tutorials.

2. Problem-Solving Practical Classes (PRc): Group classes divided in a conventional classroom. In each session, review exercises will be carried out around problems that will be given to the students in advance.

The exercises will be designed to provide opportunities for INDIVIDUAL practice with basic concepts before quizzes and the final exam. Tasks are intended to be a learning opportunity. Between 4 and 5 exercises will be uploaded to Moodle one week before the problem-solving sessions that will be worked on in the classroom.

On the day of the PRc session, students who want their work to be counted for grading must bring the exercises PRINTED and make corrections on paper in a different color from the one used. The exercises will be corrected, and students will submit the paper to the teacher at the end of the class, who will validate it. Practical classes have an assessable content of up to 1.5 points (see assessment systems and criteria)

3. Epidemiological Study Project (ABP): Elaboration and defense of the team project. The team project involves the individual submission of a voluntary group project at the end of the subject, where each group member must submit the complete project and a dossier with their individual contributions. The work will commence after the first case method, dedicating half an hour at the end of the MC sessions to achieve specific objectives toward completing the group work.

Students wishing to participate in the project implementation must communicate this within the first two weeks of the course, where the work design will be assigned. The ABP represents an evaluative content rating of 1 point (see evaluation systems and criteria). If the ABP is not presented, the maximum grade obtainable will be 9 points.

The assessment of the project memory work will be individual and based on the criteria detailed in the evaluation rubric. Optionally, and at the professor's request, the group may be called for an individual tutorial with the professor, where the group will present and discuss the project. 

Course Moodle Page: The subject's website will present available material (program, bibliography, review exercises, forms, data files, etc.), tasks, and schedule. In addition, consultation forums will be created for subject-related doubts.

To achieve the objectives, the student's constant work is essential. Continuous practice of the subject material is crucial.

Attendance:

The subject is carried out in a face-to-face format. Lectures will be held in a face-to-face format and divided-turn classes will be in a face-to-face format with half the group in the classroom. None of the classroom activities are mandatory, but students should know that continuous assessable PRc activities will be face-to-face and not recoverable.

In divided-turn classes, attendance to the indicated turn must be respected. Turn changes will only be made with the coordinator's authorization and prior notification before the session. Non-attendance will not be made up.

The subject has two credits, estimating an average individual work time of 37 hours, therefore requiring 57 student work hours (20 in the classroom and 37 outside the classroom).

The estimated number of hours per activity is as follows:

FINAL GRADE REVIEWS:

The final grade reviews will take place in a final grade review session after the final exam.

A list of students requesting verification will be made available to claim or review the grading. The faculty will review the evidence and communicate any changes in the grade. If students wish to review the exam, those on the list can attend an in-person review during the scheduled time.

Continuous assessment tasks will not be globally reviewed and reassessed. Grades received for these tasks are final unless a grading error has occurred. Students are encouraged to schedule a tutorial before deadlines to discuss the tasks.

Questions about assignments should be posted in forums, where all students are encouraged to participate for clarification. There will be no email queries regarding assignments, and forum queries may not receive a response from the professor unless they require only a brief and clarifying answer.

TUTORING AND ATTENTION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM:

We encourage you to contact the teacher with concerns about the course's progress. To do this, you can request a tutorial during a shared calendar schedule to choose a face-to-face appointment to discuss aspects with the teaching staff. We encourage you to address problems when you have concerns about the course.

COURSE REGULATIONS:

Communication:

The subject's communication channels will ONLY be the topic forums.

The subject will have two forums:

NOTICES FORUM: A unidirectional forum where the teaching staff will communicate with students regarding the subject's procedures or content of general interest. This forum is mandatory reading, and the student must stay informed about the messages.

COURSE REGULATIONS

Communication:

The communication channels for the subject will ONLY be the topic forums.

The subject will have two forums:

NOTICES FORUM: A unidirectional forum where the teaching staff will communicate with students regarding the subject's proceedings or contents of general interest. This forum is mandatory reading, and the student must stay up-to-date with the messages.

CONSULTATION FORUM: A communication forum for students' questions and inquiries, with shared participation. Any enrolled student can participate in the forum. The teaching staff will moderate the forums and be voluntary reading, allowing student communication. Messages directed directly to the teaching staff will be attended to in the forum within a period of 48 hours.

Email will be reserved for communications of strictly personal matters. There is no obligation for the teaching staff to respond to emails.

Submission Deadlines:

All submission deadlines are fixed and will be through established channels. No extensions or exceptions will be granted for these dates. Students are responsible for the material's content as it has been delivered, which must be in accepted formats (PDF). If there are errors of any kind in the documents submitted, or if they are not in the correct channel or format, amendments or exceptions will not be accepted. Unsolicited submissions by email will not be accepted.

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the use of ideas or phrases from others in one's own work, presenting it as original without clarifying the origin of the copied material. Plagiarism is a very serious offense according to Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, punishable by expulsion and permanent notation in the student's personal academic record.

The use of plagiarized content from any source, from another student, from the same or another academic year, will be considered plagiarism, and the work will be canceled. This fact will be automatically reported to the student's advisor and the University Coexistence Committee to take appropriate disciplinary measures.

Copying:

"Copying" refers to obtaining unauthorized information, answers, or solutions during an academic test. This may include looking at another student's answers, using unauthorized material such as notes or electronic devices, or receiving unauthorized assistance in any form during the exam.

Copying is a very serious offense according to Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, as it is a form of academic dishonesty and undermines the integrity of the evaluation process by negatively affecting the equity and validity of results.

For these reasons, activities detected with suspicion of being copied will be invalidated as grading criteria and immediately reported to the Degree Coordination and the University Coexistence Committee for appropriate disciplinary measures.

Material Submission:

Material submissions will only be accepted through the subject's Moodle. Submissions by email will not be accepted unless requested by the teacher. Submitting assignments or tasks should be in portable document format (.pdf).

Last Name1 Last Name2 Name_ExerciseNumber_ExerciseName

Audiovisual Recording of Sessions or Photography in Classrooms:

The explanations of the teaching staff are "lecture explanations" and are subject to intellectual property. Their presence in the classroom is subject to image rights. Unless expressly authorized by the teacher, recording sessions or taking photographs and sharing them is prohibited. The same criteria apply to recordings of interventions or content by classmates.

Notes are versions of the teacher's speech record and are also subject to copyright. Distribution among students for the originally intended purpose is authorized, but public distribution outside the course duration without express authorization from the teacher is not permitted.

According to Law 3/2022, of February 24, on university coexistence (art. 12e), using content or means of reproduction improperly and recording university activities subject to intellectual property rights is a serious offense. If detected, it will be reported to the coexistence committee to establish applicable sanctions for these offenses.

Use of Computers and Mobile Devices:

Technology is a tool, but it is not a source of distraction in the classroom. The use of phones or tablets in sessions for purposes not directly related to the subject will not be allowed. Students found misusing these devices will be expelled from the classroom.

The use of phones or computers during the exam is not allowed. These must be kept out of reach. They will not be stored in pockets or open bags.

Punctuality:

Students will be allowed to enter and leave class or exams once they have started, as long as they enter the classroom discreetly and maintain appropriate order for an academic activity.

Regulations on Respectful Treatment in the University Environment:

The university is an environment of debate, mutual respect, and consideration for all educational community members, including faculty and other students. Respectful and cordial communication is essential to maintain a positive and collaborative academic environment.

Students are encouraged to express their opinions and concerns constructively and respectfully, fostering open and enriching dialogue. Any incident of disrespect will be addressed seriously, and the corresponding sanctions will be applied to maintain a university environment that promotes learning and mutual respect.

Addressing peers or faculty with a disrespectful or inappropriate tone will be considered a serious offense. Any verbal or written expression that indicates a lack of respect, disregard, or inappropriate tone towards faculty will be communicated to the Degree and the University Coexistence Committee and subject to disciplinary measures according to the institution's regulations.

It will be considered serious misconduct in this course:

Any serious misconduct will result in disciplinary action and may lead to a loss of the final grade. Serious offenses will result in automatic fail from the course. Any student committing a serious offense will also be reported to their advisor and the degree coordinator.

(a) Consulting with others during a quiz or exam or using technology for consultation. Students suspected of engaging in these behaviors will be expelled and receive a failing grade.

(b) Accessing a phone, tablet, or other online device during a quiz or exam.

(c) Presenting one's own tasks when they are the work of others without acknowledgment.

(d) Submitting someone else's task as one's own (although collaborating with other students to check their own errors/calculations is allowed, presentations must be individual).

(e) Performing individual activities within a group when it is not indicated to be possible.

(f) Plagiarism or copying of content in any course activity.

(g) Presenting a group project without having participated in its completion.

(h) Displaying a disrespectful or inappropriate tone towards the professor or other students.