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This course is an introduction to linguistics. It gives a general knowledge of each area of linguistics drawing from a range of spoken and signed languages. It provides the students who have no previous knowledge of linguistics with a background in core areas of the field – phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics, and their acquisition. The course is divided in three parts: the first part is an introduction to the field of linguistics, the second part is concerned with the structure of natural languages, and the third part is related to language modality, with particular attention to signed languages and gesture.

This is a course for all students interested in using and understanding computers. Students learn the practical skill of how to program a computer to make it do what they want it to do. Students learn how to write simple computer programs that can solve problems; how to write simple programs that can process different sorts of information; and how to write programs that can respond differently to different situations. 

This course examines fundamental genetic principles, as well as many applications of these fundamentals. Topics include: genotype and phenotype, mechanisms of inheritance, and genetic analysis.

What if pop culture is not only about entertainment but also raises critical issues about our human condition? For instance, Taylor Swift's lyrics often rely on introspective work between choices and values. Game of Thrones reminds us of the pervasiveness of violence in our societies. The current ‘sneakers hype’ reveals how our bodies are expressions of status and identity. This course examines TV series, movies, music, fashion, and other ‘popular objects’ to explore ethical and philosophical questions connected to our times.

This course examines programming language design issues and programming paradigms. It covers binding and scoping, parameter passing, lambda abstraction, data abstraction, type checking, and functional and logic programming.

This course explores how the EU can be understood as a differentiated political system, both in relation to its member states and non-EU countries. It looks into differentiation in various forms, including variation in the extent to which states participate in EU policies (horizontal differentiation) and in the level of integration across policy areas (vertical differentiation), and it explores the drivers of such differentiation. The course also discusses the consequences of differentiation for the legitimacy of European integration.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of biomass feedstock supply for the bioeconomy, with a focus on both dedicated production of biomass and recovery of residues/wastes. The physical characterization and chemistry of biorenewable feedstocks such as bioenergy crops, algae, forestry, and agricultural residues are examined. The course examines the varying supply chains (collection, storage, transport) for different biomass sources for further processing to bioenergy and bioproducts via biorefining. The focus of the course is on the application of engineering science to develop integrated biomass feedstock management systems with an emphasis on sustainability.

This course examines the history and present-day attributes of the China in the macro-region of Northeast Asia. This approach emphasizes the importance of conceptualizing China as more than just a national entity and looking beyond the traits of major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to understand what and who is Chinese. This course highlights patterns and exceptions in relations on various levels, including state-to-state and individual-to-individual, between China and other states and societies of Northeast Asia. Students will develop their understanding of China’s connections to its neighbors and how political, economic, and social interaction among disparate groups shapes the region of Northeast Asia.