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PROBABILITY AND INTRODUCTORY RANDOM PROCESSES
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Program(s)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, KAIST
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Electrical Engineering
UCEAP Course Number
106
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UCEAP Official Title
PROBABILITY AND INTRODUCTORY RANDOM PROCESSES
UCEAP Transcript Title
PROBABILITY&RNDM PR
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course covers various topics in probability theory and introductory random processes such as probability, random variables, expectations, characteristic functions, random vectors, random processes, correlation functions, and power spectrum. A number of engineering examples are examined for students’ better understanding of principles. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
EE 20010
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PROBABILITY AND INTRODUCTORY RANDOM PROCESSES
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EAST ASIAN MEDIA THEORY
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Seoul National University
Program(s)
Seoul National University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
185
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
EAST ASIAN MEDIA THEORY
UCEAP Transcript Title
E ASIAN MEDIA THEOR
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course compares communication phenomena of East Asian societies using student-led international discussions, group studies, and special lectures. Topics include understanding of Chinese, Japanese and Korean media, as well as comparing western and eastern media characteristics. 

This course challenges the limitations of border-based thinking about and explores diverse aspects of (East) Asian society, particularly Korea, Japan, China, and beyond, through the layers of histories, networks, and complex sociotechnical entanglements. Drawing from the methods and theories in Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Asian/Global Studies, and Science and Technology Studies (STS), the course takes a critical, historically informed, and locally grounded approach to examine both the material and immaterial layers constituting the location in question. Through this course, students reflect on their experiences and perceptions of Asia, practice synthesizing theory with practice, and produce contextualized knowledge about Asia.    

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
211.715
Host Institution Course Title
EAST ASIAN MEDIA THEORY
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REVOLUTIONARY CITIES: THE URBAN WORLD OF THE MIDDLE AGES
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Manchester
Program(s)
University of Manchester
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History
UCEAP Course Number
132
UCEAP Course Suffix
P
UCEAP Official Title
REVOLUTIONARY CITIES: THE URBAN WORLD OF THE MIDDLE AGES
UCEAP Transcript Title
URBAN WRLD/MID AGES
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course explores a series of interconnecting developments which placed cities at the center of power and innovation in the medieval world in the period c.1000 to c.1500. A process so transformative the cities can be conceptualized as revolutionary. Students explore how power was constructed within cities. In addition, students examine competing concepts of the city as an embodiment of sin or of holiness. Alongside this, students question how wealth was generated within cities and how some of the consequences of a profit economy and rising population were managed through welfare provision and charitable activity. Central to the course is the importance of landscape, and how monuments, topography, and rural hinterlands shaped urban socio-religious and political communities. Finally, students assess how learning (especially the rise of universities) and history-writing enabled cities to position themselves as centers of knowledge, memory, and identities.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
HIST21252
Host Institution Course Title
REVOLUTIONARY CITIES: THE URBAN WORLD OF THE MIDDLE AGES
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History

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LEADING TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
Imperial College London
Program(s)
Imperial College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
N
UCEAP Official Title
LEADING TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS
UCEAP Transcript Title
LEADING TEAMS &ORGS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course focuses on aspects of managing and leading organizations. Students learn how to influence and motivate others to get cooperation for their own goals. Topics include negotiation, leading and managing teams, motivation, and personality. The course also explores the organizational systems that coordinate individual work to meet business objectives and the impact of technology (e.g., artificial intelligence) and new business models (e.g., gig economy) on work.  

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BUSI60022
Host Institution Course Title
LEADING TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS
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Host Institution Faculty
Business School
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PSYCHOLOGY OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Sussex
Program(s)
University of Sussex
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
N
UCEAP Official Title
PSYCHOLOGY OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES
UCEAP Transcript Title
PSY/COGNITIVE PROC
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course introduces students to Cognitive Psychology, the scientific study of how the mind works. Students become familiar with the field of Cognitive Psychology and its research approaches, and appreciate its relevance to everyday functioning. A variety of relevant topics are discussed, such as perception, attention, memory, language and decision-making, both in terms of the prevalent theoretical models, as well as empirical evidence.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
C8515
Host Institution Course Title
PSYCHOLOGY OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES
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Psychology

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ADVANCED STUDIES IN IR V - EXTREMISM IN EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science Latin American Studies International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED STUDIES IN IR V - EXTREMISM IN EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS
UCEAP Transcript Title
EXTREMISM EU&AMER
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course explores the origins, contemporary manifestations, strategies, impacts, and responses to extremism in Europe and the Americas, with a focus on right-wing examples. It examines the political, social, and cultural dimensions of these movements. The course also distinguishes extremism from related phenomena such as populism and nationalism, explores the motivations and ideologies behind extremism, and assesses the consequences for democracy and social cohesion in these regions. The course begins with a brief introduction to the definitions and distinctions surrounding extremism. In Section II, it takes a closer look at how extremism has developed in contemporary European and American contexts. Section III focuses on analyzing extremist ideologies and discourses, including propaganda and online strategies, through various case studies. Finally, in Section IV, it reflects on the social and political impacts of extremism, as well as the responses from governments and civil society. In terms of methodology, the course is taught through lectures, cross-sectional analysis, group discussions, and the use of primary and secondary sources alongside case studies. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
IRI 9994
Host Institution Course Title
ADVANCED STUDIES IN IR V - EXTREMISM IN EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS
Host Institution Campus
PUC-Rio
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International Relations

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ENVIRONMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE
Country
Germany
Host Institution
Free University of Berlin
Program(s)
Humboldt University Berlin,Free University Berlin
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
119
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ENVIRONMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENV NEUROSCIENCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course explores the central question: How does our environment — natural or built — affect our mind, behavior, and brain? In a time of rapid environmental change, with expanding urbanization, shrinking green spaces, rising climate anxiety, and evolving relationships with technology, understanding the connection between environment and mental processes is more crucial than ever. Students examine what makes environments beneficial to our brain and wellbeing, how surroundings shape cognition, whether one can design cities that support mental health, and what happens in the brain when one feels connected—or disconnected—from nature. The course traces the history and key theories of environmental neuroscience, introduces sensory perception and environmental stress, and investigates the impact of both natural and urban settings on mental health. Through lab visits, neuroimaging case studies, and a hands-on research project, students actively engage with current research. Grounded in three core pillars—interdisciplinarity, research-driven inquiry, and reflective engagement—this course encourages students to draw on diverse methods, collaborate on original studies, and consider their own experiences of space and place as they explore how neuroscience can inform real-world environmental design and policy.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
125260
Host Institution Course Title
ENVIRONMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE
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Psychologie

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Country
Italy
Host Institution
UC Center, Sicily
Program(s)
Environmental Science in Sicily
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography Environmental Studies
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
UCEAP Transcript Title
CLMT CHNG MEDITERAN
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course explores the intersection of climate change and other contemporary global environmental challenges and the future of the Mediterranean. Students gain an understanding of Mediterranean geographies, environments, and societies, along with past and future climate trends. The course examines the potential impacts of 21st-century climate change on ecosystems, human well-being, and social systems. The course provides an analysis of similar ecosystems across the globe that face climate-related challenges, and of the national and transnational policies that are or are not in place not only in the Mediterranean basin but also in locations such as in California, Australia, Chile, and South Africa.

Key topics include the fundamentals of climate science, relationships between human and natural systems (such as water supplies, agriculture, public health, and biodiversity), and the law, politics, and societal debates as pertain to possible solutions to reduce the magnitude and impacts of climate change. By studying these issues in the context of Sicily, students develop insights into global climate challenges and localized responses. The course also provides a historical perspective on Sicily’s environmental and social changes over time. Students explore how the region's long history of cultural and political shifts has shaped its environmental practices and adaptation strategies. Additionally, the course addresses the growing issue of climate-induced migration to Sicily, examining its impacts and the region’s ability to adapt to these growing population movements.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Host Institution Campus
UC Sicily Center
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DRAW/ DESIGN/ BUILD - BERLIN
Country
Germany
Host Institution
Technical University Berlin
Program(s)
Technical University Summer
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Civil Engineering Art Studio Architecture
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DRAW/ DESIGN/ BUILD - BERLIN
UCEAP Transcript Title
DRAW BUILD BERLIN
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This project focuses on exploring Berlin through analog hand drawing, and then using drawing and model making methods to design and construct a small building project. The course offers participants an in-depth knowledge of the design professional's important tool of hand drawing, a skill that equips them for their studies and later professional work. It begins with the basics of hand drawing to establish a foundation and then moves on to apply drawing to observe, analyze and design the environment. Students learn drawing forms such as perspective, isometry, section, pictogram, and others. The subject of analysis is the city of Berlin, the city fabric, micro urban situations, and the Design-Build project site. The Design-Build part of the project focuses on the realization of a small building project for a special community in Berlin. The students develop an idea from the design stage to the built project. An examination of the context and discussions with the clients and users form the basis for the final design. In a competitive design workshop, the best and most feasible solution(s) are selected and developed. In collaboration with the users and under the guidance of a craftsman, the design is built and inaugurated. The community is the client for this Design-Build project. They actively participate in guiding the project from the design phase to on-site construction. This project is carried out in an academic environment, engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration between students of various disciplines and the community. Through designing and building together, the students gain insights into the world that the people they are designing for are facing, with the goal of making students more sensitive to the social, cultural and ecological implications of their work. The challenge is to integrate "low-cost" and "high efficiency" requirements with considerations for sustainability, aesthetics, appropriateness, participation, and education. In order to profit from the high potential of these small-scale projects, the focus has to be the quality of the space that is created. This course primarily takes place off campus, with the drawing sessions happening throughout Berlin and the construction activities conducted on-site.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
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DRAW/ DESIGN/ BUILD - BERLIN
Host Institution Campus
TUBS
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GENOMES, CELLS, AND TISSUES
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Utrecht University
Program(s)
Utrecht University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GENOMES, CELLS, AND TISSUES
UCEAP Transcript Title
GENOME CELL&TISSUES
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course teaches the function and organization of the animal cell and its components. From the molecular level up to and including the functioning of cells in the tissues of living organisms. In the first part of this course, the central dogma of molecular biology is discussed. DNA replication, transcription, translation, and its regulation. Using bioinformatics, the complex genome and the regulation of gene expression is reviewed. In the second part cell function is discussed, such as protein sorting, membrane transport, signaling pathways, the cell cycle, and the cooperation of cells in tissues. For example, apoptosis, cell-cell contacts, and tissue renewal by stem cells are covered. Attention is paid to situations in which these processes no longer function properly, such as in cancer. Participants are required to independently reads the book chapter by chapter. After each chapter, a sequence of e-assessments, lectures, assignments, and response lectures is followed. Starting after a short e-assessment the teacher, a specialist in his field, discusses the information of the chapter in a seminar. To get a deeper understanding of the content in the chapter, students make assignments in small groups of 4-5 students. Hereafter the teacher is available to discuss the answers to the assignments and to clarify any misconceptions in a response lecture. The current use of the knowledge from the textbook is exemplified during a journal club, where groups of students present a Cell paper. The topic of the papers is current literature on cancer research. Attendance during the tutorials and journal clubs is mandatory. In addition, the individual self-assessments are also part of the effort requirements. Entry requirements include successful completion of MBLS-101 (Cell Biology) or an equivalent level 1 course in Molecular Cell Biology. Recommended: MBLS-202 (Molecular Biology & Biochemical Techniques)

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MBLS-204
Host Institution Course Title
GENOMES, CELLS, AND TISSUES
Host Institution Campus
Utrecht University
Host Institution Faculty
Faculty of Science
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