Credits for winter semester:
Students are expected to obtain credit at the end of each term. The conditions for the credit are as follows:
Attendance at Practicals
In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of 2 absences per semester may be excused, of which no more than 1 may be unexcused. An excuse for non-attendance at practical classes shall be recognized only in cases of illness or serious family circumstances, and must be substantiated by appropriate documentation (e.g., medical certificate, sick leave note). Students who accumulate 3 absences during the semester (with at least 1 excused) shall have the granting of credit considered in consultation between the respective group assistant and the Head of the Department. Such students shall be required, as part of the credit procedure, to undergo an oral examination covering the full scope of lecture material delivered throughout the semester. The same procedure shall apply in the case of 2 unexcused absences. Students with 3 unexcused absences, or with 4 or more absences of any kind from practicals, shall not be granted credit for the winter semester.
Activity Index (Optional System)
Knowledge demonstrated throughout the semester shall be continuously and objectively monitored via the Kahoot! platform. This platform will be employed during microscopic practicals to conduct ongoing assessment through quiz questions. Students shall respond under their own names using electronic devices in real time during the practical. The questions shall relate to material covered in preceding lectures and seminars. The platform allows for statistical evaluation and recording of each student’s responses. In order to be granted credit, students must achieve an average of at least 60% correct answers across the semester. The purpose of these quizzes is to encourage continuous study and to provide timely feedback regarding students’ knowledge in the field of pathology. Participation in this monitoring system is voluntary. Students who, for any reason, do not wish or are unable to participate in the activity index shall, instead, undergo an oral examination conducted by the Head of the Institute or an appointed examiner during the credit week. This examination shall consist of 2 questions covering the content of the semester.
Verification of Knowledge by Written Test (Optional System)
The first round of knowledge verification by written test shall take place already during the winter semester as part of the process of granting credit prior to the final examination (see below). However, the result shall be counted only towards the pre-exam credit.
Credit Examination
Should a student fail to achieve the prescribed 60% in the activity index, or accumulate 2 unexcused absences, or 3 absences (including at least 1 excused), the student shall be examined at the end of the semester by the Head of the Institute or an appointed examiner on material covered throughout the semester. This examination shall be conducted during the designated credit week, with the specific date announced during the semester. A result of “fail” shall preclude the granting of credit for the semester.
No additional remedial measures for the verification of knowledge with respect to the granting of winter semester credit are provided by the Department.
Credits for summer semester:
Students are expected to obtain credit at the end of each term. The conditions for the credit are as follows:
Attendance at Practicals
Attendance requirements are analogous to those of the winter semester (see above). Students absent on 3 occasions during the semester (with at least 1 duly excused) shall have the granting of credit considered in consultation between the respective group assistant and the Head of the Department. Such students shall be required to pass the final credit test in order to obtain credit. The same procedure shall apply in the case of 2 unexcused absences. A student with 3 unexcused absences, or 4 or more absences of any kind from compulsory components of instruction, and/or absence from clinical/bioptic weeks, shall not be granted credit for the summer semester. Clinical/bioptic weeks constitute a compulsory component of the curriculum, and no absence during them shall be permitted.
Activity Index (Optional System)
The same rules apply as in the winter semester (see above).
Verification of Knowledge by Test (Optional System)
In addition to the above, the granting of credit for the summer semester (i.e. admission to the final examination) shall be conditional upon successful completion of 3 interim knowledge tests in pathology (1 in the winter semester, 2 in the summer semester). These tests shall take place at the beginning of a lecture, on the same date for the entire year group. Make-up dates shall not be provided. Each test shall consist of 10 questions covering the designated topics. Duration: 11 minutes. Each correct response shall be awarded 1 point. Students who obtain at least 60% in total (i.e. 18 or more points across all 3 tests) shall, subject to fulfilment of the other conditions (attendance, activity index), be granted credit. Participation in this testing system is optional; students who, for any reason, do not participate may instead take the final credit test at the end of the semester, covering material from both semesters.
Final Credit Test
Students who fail to achieve the required 60% in the activity index and/or 60% in the interim written tests (whether due to non-participation or insufficient score), and/or who have 2 unexcused absences or 3 absences (at least 1 excused), shall have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge by sitting the final credit test. This shall take place during the credit week, with the exact date announced following completion of all interim tests. The final credit test shall consist of 20 questions covering the entirety of pathology. Duration: 20 minutes. A minimum of 16 points shall be required to pass and thus obtain credit for the summer semester.
Resit Credit Test
Students who fail to achieve the required 60% in the activity index and/or in the interim tests, and/or have 2 unexcused absences or 3 absences (at least 1 excused), and who do not pass the final credit test in credit week, shall have the opportunity to take the resit credit test at the end of the summer holiday period (date to be announced at the beginning of the holidays). The resit test shall consist of 20 questions covering the entire field of pathology. Duration: 20 minutes. A minimum of 16 points shall be required to pass and thus obtain credit for the summer semester.
Students who fail to meet the credit requirements under any of the available options shall not be granted credit for the summer semester. Consequently, such students shall not be admitted to the final examination in the given academic year. No additional remedial measures for knowledge verification with respect to the granting of summer semester credit are provided by the Department.
