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The course introduces Astronomy and our place in the universe from the small scales of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to the large scales of distant galaxies. The course provides insight into how we study astrophysical objects via EM radiation and telescopes (theory) as well as providing a high-level overview of objects in the universe, moving outwards from our solar system, to stars and stellar remnants, our galaxy and others, dark matter and cosmology, and the study of the universe at the largest scales. Practicals: One compulsory practical or tutorial per week. DP requirements: Satisfactory attendance at lectures and compulsory attendance at sessions and submission of bi-weekly problem sets and poster project; class record of at least 35%. Assessment: Class record: 50%; final examination 2 hours: 50%. Sub-minimum: 40% for final examination

This course examines the histories, philosophies and current issues within the context of dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

The course provides students with a basic knowledge of key concepts of administrative law (public entity/body, administrative act/action, public contracts) and market regulation tools, taking into account the switch from a pure national model of market regulation to a mixed model of supranational public regulation. At the end of the course students are able to understand how market regulation affects the public/private relations and how public and private law instruments are used by to achieve policy goals. The course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the legal framework and principles governing global administrative law and market regulation. It describes the evolution of global administrative law and explains key concepts of administrative law, then focusing on the regulatory environment that influences market operations.

Supranational and international institutions, with a specific focus on the WTO, are examined and the relevance of market regulation in the relationship between private and public is discussed, is examined, and the relevance of market regulation in the relationship between private and public is discussed. Topics include: public body; administrative act/action; judicial review of administrative decisions; institutional structures focusing on the WTO and regulatory authorities; tariffs and customs regulations; antidumping, countervailing duties, subsidies; products safety regulations and environmental restrictions (SPS and TBT Agreements); TRIPS; labor standards and human rights; and exceptions art. 

Embark on a global expedition to discover how the world’s 7,000+ languages uniquely organize human thought, moving far beyond familiar Western structures to explore how different cultures track truth, time, and social relationships. Instead of
traditional lectures, you will act as a linguistic detective in a hands-on laboratory, using professional digital tools and decoding techniques to crack the grammatical puzzles of diverse languages from every continent. The course concludes not with an exam, but with a creative project where you will design your own original constructed language (a "Conlang") and compile a professional "Field Guide" to justify its architecture. 

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the concept, development history, thematic content and technical connotations of world science fiction films, to improve their ability to interpret science fiction films and their aesthetic level through film viewing practice, and at the same time to reflect positively.

Computer science is a broad ranging and diverse discipline, with many distinct specialist areas. This course allows students to experience some of this breadth by allowing them to study two independent topics of their choice

In this course, students examine key artworks in the Madrid museums, galleries, and public art interventions to question what these pieces can convey about the contemporary history and cultures of Spain. The course includes visits to the world-leading collections at the Museo del Prado and Museo Reina Sofía contemporary art museum, among other sites, to learn firsthand about the historical context of Picasso’s Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, study Dalí’s references to psychoanalysis and sexuality in relation to other surrealists, and approximate Miró’s multiple interpretations in abstractionism over the twentieth century. Students learn to interpret the cultural codes of classical Golden Age and Modern iconography (El Greco, Velázquez, Goya), as well as more contemporary interpretations of these tropes for the ways in which they have been resignified over time with new meanings that resonate with publics from contemporary history (Mallo, Equipo Crónica, Chillida, Oteiza, Saura, etc.). In addition to studying the visual material and artists in question, the course includes historically grounded ways of seeing, looking, and the gaze at issue in each artwork and its circumstance, as well as their transformations over time. 

As industries worldwide transition toward sustainable practices, this course provides an introduction to the intersection of sustainability and Industry 4.0. It focuses on the design and development of innovative products and services with the tools to link emerging technologies with ecological responsibility. By combining theoretical foundations with hands-on project work, the course equips students to understand how emerging technologies — including digital modeling, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), renewable energy, and advanced materials — can be leveraged to address pressing environmental and societal challenges. The course centers on Sustainable Prototype Challenge, in which students working in teams design a forward-looking product or service concepts. Through intensive assignments and workshops, participants apply principles of sustainable development, user-centered design, and technology-driven workflows to create a coherent final project. Deliverables include both a project prospectus and demonstrative materials (e.g., diagrams, mock-ups, or digital prototypes) that communicate the innovation’s environmental, functional, and social contributions, as well as feasibility. Students reinforce their learning through lectures, group critiques, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The course actively integrates perspectives from engineering, business, and design, preparing students to work across disciplines. In addition to gaining technical and creative skills, participants strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities that are transferable to professional contexts.

This course explores the psychological and mental health impacts of Spanish culture, focusing on traditional lifestyle behaviors, diet, work-life balance, and community. Students examine how recent shifts—such as changes in food habits, increased sedentarism, technological use, and growing cultural diversity—affect health, relationships, and society, while analyzing responses through collective and individual initiatives. This course discusses how different generations marked by distinct historical periods—postwar and Francoist dictatorship, transition to democracy until 1990s, and the 21st century global digital era—view and shape well-being and mental health models through the lens of cultural change, resilience, and identity. 

The course combines practice with theory, and polishes students’ programming skills solving problems by programming language, data structure, and algorithms.