In person

1. Evaluation criteria for students in first call:
• Quizzes: 15%
• Laboratory performance: 15%
• Laboratory report: 15%
• Research presentation: 15%
• Preliminary exam: 15%
• Final exam: 25%
• TOTAL: 100%
2. For students in second or later calls: the grade for all course components will be kept and the final exam will represent 25% of the grade. 
3. General points to take into account about the evaluation system:
• In order to be able to take the final exam, a minimum grade of 5 must be obtained.
• In addition to the above mentioned, in order to pass the course, the average of all grades must be 5 or higher.
• The continuous nature of this evaluation makes it impossible to evaluate the course if the student has not participated in 90% of the hours.
• Short quizzes will be given unannounced. The topics include previous lessons or reading assignments.
• The quizzes and exams will contain all types of questions including, but not limited to: true/false, matching type, fill in blanks, identification, and essay.
4. Class attendance:
• Regular attendance in all classes is REQUIRED. Lecture slides are visual aids only and will not be sufficient learning material if you are absent from class.
• The student will merit a grade of ZERO for any missed evaluation during the unexcused absence.
• Excused absences include: class schedule conflict (applicable only to exchange students), physical or mental illnesses (a medical note is required), home or family emergencies (a signed letter from the guardian is required), and force majeure. Any substitute for the missed evaluation will be made at the discretion of the instructor. 
• The improper use of electronic devices (such as the recording and broadcasting of both students and teachers during the different sessions, as well as the use of these devices for recreational and non-educational purposes) will lead to expulsion from class.
• Disruption of class due to unnecessary and irrelevant noise and activities will lead to EXPULSION FROM CLASS.
• The expulsion of a student from a class will result in a grade of ZERO in the activity for the day.
5. In the awarding of Honor Grades, special consideration will be given to the candidates' participation and involvement in the different methodologies of the subject, as well as their respect for the basic rules.

Basic rules and responsibilities of a student:

1. All students are expected to understand and comply with course requirements.
2. All students are expected to be actively engaged in class. Students should avoid engaging in unrelated matters during the time allotted for class including reading non-class materials, working on an assignment for another class, or using mobile devices for calling, messaging, or using social media.
3. All students are expected to read and understand announcements made through email, Moodle, and any other platforms, online or not.
4. All students are expected to be respectful and considerate of all classroom participants. Unnecessary and boisterous conversations as well as unrelated activities should be avoided as they disrupt the classroom peace.
5. All students are responsible for bringing the required materials to class.
6. All students are responsible for printing necessary course materials, especially laboratory guides and other references which are necessary when doing the experiment.
7. All students are responsible for completing their work by the pre-assigned deadline. Problems with technology, lack of access to a computer lab, and other related problems will not excuse late work.
8. All students are responsible for seeking assistance from academic staff to clarify course content and assignments.
9. All students are responsible for reading and understanding announcements made through email, Moodle, and any other platforms, online or not.
10. All students are responsible for coming to class prepared, by reviewing the previous topic and being aware of the topic to be discussed for the day. For laboratory classes, this means reading and understanding the experiment prior to coming to class.
11. All students are responsible for attending class regularly.
12. All students are responsible for arriving to class on time and staying until the remainder of the class period. Avoid packing up to leave before the class is dismissed.
13. All students are responsible for searching for academic references necessary for the lessons, using the library or other resources available to them.
14. All students are responsible for keeping the learning environment neat, whether it is a laboratory or a lecture room. This includes following the proper waste disposal rules and returning any loaned materials to the correct storage space.
15. All students are responsible for notifying the instructor of any disability that might impede completing course requirements, including exams and assignments.
16. All students are responsible for adhering to email protocol. Organize your ideas carefully and observe good form. Be respectful in the language that you use and please avoid using slang, obscure abbreviations, and other inappropriate styles.
17. All students are responsible for completing the course evaluation form in a timely and responsible manner.
18. All students are responsible for using artificial intelligence (AI) tools ethically and not for academic dishonesty. 

Adapted from:

• Eastern Illinois University, “Student Responsibilities in the Classroom”
• Stony Brook University, “Students Welcome Center”
• University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ “Student Rights and Responsibilities”
• William S. Hays and Stephen A. King, “Class Decorum and Conduct” form