Rules and regulations

1. Attendance at all forms of classes is mandatory, and every absence must be justified.
2. Students are required to arrive punctually for all classes, including lectures.
3. Outerwear must be left in the cloakroom.
4. During the first class, students are introduced to the organization of the course, including the rules for consultations with the instructor, the teaching regulations, occupational health and safety (OHS) rules, and the requirements for passing the course. Students confirm that they have familiarized themselves with the applicable OHS regulations by signing the relevant statement.
5. The methods used to verify learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, practical skills, and social competences, together with detailed assessment criteria, are presented by the instructor during the first class. This information is also available in the course syllabuses in the USOS system.
6. Students may receive additional points for active participation in classes, in particular for taking part in discussions, preparing materials, or other forms of engagement. The course coordinator decides whether such points are awarded.
7. For security reasons, electronic correspondence with students is conducted exclusively via university e-mail addresses: academic teachers use their official addresses (@cm.umk.pl), while students use addresses containing their student ID number (@stud.umk.pl).
8. Moodle courses are provided for selected subjects taught by the Department, particularly those for which documentation of the course of classes is required.
9. Students enrolled in a subject for which a Moodle course has been created are required to enrol in the course, submit class reports within the specified deadlines, and use the platform in accordance with the rules established by the course coordinator.
10. During all forms of assessment of learning outcomes, the use of any study aids or devices enabling the recording of examination or assessment sheets, or communication with other persons remotely, is prohibited. Being found in possession of any of the aforementioned aids or devices, as well as behaviour indicating that a student may possess them, will result in a failing grade and may result in the case being referred to the Student Disciplinary Committee.
11. Photographing or recording classes in any form, including using audio-only recording devices, is prohibited during teaching activities. Any exceptions to this prohibition, including the permitted forms and scope of recording content presented during classes, are determined by the academic teacher conducting the class.
12. A student arriving late for class will be deemed to have failed the entry test.
13. Retakes of failed entry tests and the completion of any outstanding requirements take place during academic teachers’ consultation hours. Students must notify the selected academic teacher of their intention to attend consultation hours by e-mail no later than the day preceding the consultation. Consultation times are available under the “Teaching Consultation Hours” tab.
14. An assessment failed due to an unsatisfactory result must be retaken and passed within 14 days. During this period, the student is entitled to one retake attempt.
15. Students who, for a justified reason, were unable to participate in a particular form of assessment are entitled to two attempts within 14 days after the reason for their absence has ceased to apply.
16. If a student does not obtain a passing result within the periods specified in points 14 and 15, they may make one final attempt to complete all outstanding requirements during the last week of the semester, during academic teachers’ consultation hours.
17. During teaching activities, students are strictly required to maintain cleanliness. Eating, smoking, using open flames, and attending classes while under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating substances are prohibited. Any student who fails to comply with these rules will be removed from the class.
18. During practical classes, each student is responsible for the microscope and microscope slides they use.
19. Any accident, injury, or other situation causing concern must be reported immediately to the instructor.