Netherlands

Immunology focuses on the role of different humoral factors, cells and cell systems of the innate and adaptive immune system, that are involved in the defense of an organism against intruders like foreign cells or non-complex structures such as foreign proteins. Processes in the immune response after immunization, vaccination, and transplantation are discussed. Prerequisites knowledge in Introduction to Biology is required. 

This course focuses on Dutch language at the beginning level. The course reviews speaking, listening, and reading skills, with some attention also paid to writing. The basics of Dutch are covered, including numbers, telling time, introducing yourself, ordering food at a restaurant, getting directions, and describing your family. This intensive seven week course consists of two classes per week.

The course is divided into four parts. In the first part of the course students gain an overview of the most important theories, techniques, and methods used by psychologists in the context of personality and intelligence research. What are common conceptualizations of personality and intelligence? Secondly, students learn about antecedents or explanations of individual differences. Why are there differences between humans? How does evolution come into play? What role does heredity play? In the third part, students focus on outcomes of personality in terms of life experiences. What is the role of personality and intelligence in the prediction of life events? How important is intelligence for your career? Do personality traits predict the duration of a marriage? In the fourth part, students focus on applications of personality theory and findings in practice. How is knowledge on personality and intelligence applied in clinical and organizational settings? What kind of practical implications can be derived from personality research?

The course deals with basic issues in finance, such as risk diversification and asset pricing, capital structure, investment valuation, market efficiency, dividend policy, and the use of derivatives.