Official Country Name
Chile
Country Code
CL
Country ID
7
Geographic Region
The Americas
Region
Region IV
Is Active
On
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AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile,University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Agricultural Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
143
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
AG&ENVRNMT ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course analyzes the different aspects that affect economic performance of the food and agriculture sector and the origin and solutions of environmental problems. It examines the functioning of agri-food markets, the existence of regulations is those markets, and other public policies such as production and planning decisions. Topics include: cost-benefit analysis; supply and demand model and the determination of prices; theory of the consumer's rational choice; consumer surplus; market demand; production function; cost functions; producer surplus; competitive market; monopoly; the demand for market factors; remuneration of market factors-- income and opportunity cost; land valuation; economic conceptualization of socio-environmental problems-- public goods and ills, externalities, and sustainability; choice of policy instruments: Pigovian taxes and quotas.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
AGE207
Host Institution Course Title
AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
Campus San Joaquín
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Facultad de Agronomía
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SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Women’s & Gender Studies
Urban Studies
Statistics
Spanish
South & SE Asian Studies
Sociology
Religious Studies
Psychology
Portuguese
Political Science
Physics
Physical Education
Physical Activities
Philosophy
New Zealand Studies
Near East Studies
Music
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Materials Science
Linguistics
Legal Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin
Korean
Italian
International Studies
History
Hebrew
Health Sciences
Greek
German
Geography
French
Film & Media Studies
European Studies
Ethnic Studies
Environmental Studies
English
Engineering
Economics
Earth & Space Sciences
Dramatic Arts
Development Studies
Dance
Computer Science
Comparative Literature
Communication
Classics
Civil Engineering
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Business Administration
Biological Sciences
Bioengineering
Biochemistry
Asian Studies
Art Studio
Art History
Architecture
Archaeology
Anthropology
American Studies
Agricultural Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
196
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
UCEAP Transcript Title
SP STUDY: RESEARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This is an independent research course with research arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific research topics vary each term and are described on a special project form for each student. A substantial paper is required. The number of units varies with the student’s project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student’s special study project form.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
VISUAL COMM
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course will see fundamental elements of theories on visual communication, from psychology, semiotics and design, and we will learn how to apply this theory to the analysis of messages and their operation, and then apply both knowledge and analysis in the creation of effective visual messages. At the end of the course, the student should acquire analysis tools that contribute to a more reflective and critical look at visual messages in our society, as well as develop skills in creating some types of visual messages such as posters and photographs.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
COM115
Host Institution Course Title
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Host Institution Campus
San Joaquin
Host Institution Faculty
Comunicaciones
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Comunicaciones
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ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF CHILE AND LATIN AMERICA
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile,University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF CHILE AND LATIN AMERICA
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENV HIST/CHILE
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course analyzes the relationship between development and the environment from a historical perspective, emphasizing the environmental conditions that have influenced human and economic development in Latin America and Chile, the structuring of human settlement, and the levels of exploitation of natural resource. Students study the introduction of exotic species, the makeup of national public health services, and urbanization and land use. Other topics include: production ecology and sustainable development; the environment and international relations; environment, medicine, and public health in Chile and Latin America; urbanization and land use in Chile and Latin America; environmental conflicts in Chile during the 1990s; public policy, history, and the environment.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
GEO2921
Host Institution Course Title
ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF CHILE AND LATIN AMERICA
Host Institution Campus
Campus San Joaquín
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Geografía
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SPECIAL STUDY IN HISTORY
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History
UCEAP Course Number
192
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
SPECIAL STUDY IN HISTORY
UCEAP Transcript Title
SP STUDY: HISTORY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This is a special studies course in the field of history with projects arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific topics of study vary each term and are described on a special study project form for each student. The number of units varies with the student's project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student's special study project form.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
SPECIAL STUDY IN HISTORY
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Host Institution Department
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TIME SERIES
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics
Mathematics
UCEAP Course Number
107
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TIME SERIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
TIME SERIES
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
Analyze time series, to explain temporal components such as trend and seasonality. Identify the appropriate model for a time series and according to this make future data predictions.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
EYP290i
Host Institution Course Title
TIME SERIES
Host Institution Campus
San Joaquin
Host Institution Faculty
Matematicas
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Estadistica
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PSYCHOBIOLOGY
Country
Chile
Host Institution
University of Chile
Program(s)
University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
127
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PSYCHOBIOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
PSYCHOBIOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines behavior from a modern evolutionary perspective, considering its adaptive nature, through active methodologies and systematic observation work in the field and/or audiovisual material. Topics include: biological basis of behavior; evolution and behavior; genetics of behavior; neuroethology and comparative physiology.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
PSI005
Host Institution Course Title
PSYCHOBIOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Juan Gomez Millas
Host Institution Faculty
Ciencias Sociales
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Psicologia
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PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Mathematics
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
UCEAP Transcript Title
PARTIAL DIFF EQUATN
UCEAP Quarter Units
7.50
UCEAP Semester Units
5.00
Course Description
This course offers a study of classical partial differential equations from mathematics and physics. It examines the structures of differential equations and their practical applications.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
MAT2505-1
Host Institution Course Title
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Host Institution Campus
San Joaquin
Host Institution Faculty
Matematicas
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Matematicas