University of Barcelona

This course examines the history of European cultures, with a special focus on Spain, from pre-history to the present day. Topics include: the Renaissance; Reformation; Enlightenment; Industrial Revolution; Russian revolution and formation of the USSR; WWI; WWII; Spanish republics; dictatorship; Cold War; de-colonization; democracy; the European Union.

This law course provides a study of the origins, evolution, and legal organization of the European Union. It examines the law of the European Union, law adopted by the institutions, and the integration of the European laws with the Spanish legal system. It looks at reciprocal state laws of EU nation-states, EU laws of application and control, and the objectives of the EU integration process.

This course offers an overview of Iberian Art from its beginnings to the present day. It explores architecture, painting, and sculpture from various styles and eras including: Islamic, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Golden Age, and Baroque. 

This course focuses on practicing, expanding, and improving Spanish language oral production in everyday contexts as well as improving pronunciation of Spanish through listening and articulation practice.

This course offers an introduction to electronics in biomedical engineering. Topics include: circuit theory; biomedical instrumentation; feedback systems; active filters; stability; non-linear applications; bio-amplifiers; biosensors platforms; digital electronics.

This course offers study of Spanish spoken in everyday situations. Topics include: multi-culturalism in Barcelona; eating at a restaurant; clothing; public transit; health care; and travel.

The course provides students with a study of the history and culture of the British Isles necessary to contextualize coursework in British and Irish literature. Major themes include the physical and human geography of the region as well as the political, social, and religious organization of the area.

The course analyzes the Spanish novel with an emphasis on realism and naturalism. Topics include theory, criticism, and the novels; the origin of realism and the tendentious novel; the work of Benito Pérez Galdós and other contemporary Spanish novels; the work of Leopoldo Alas; and Emilia Pardo Bazán and short stories.

This course explores the use of different methods of production and drawing techniques and technologies. Topics include: human morphology, canon, and proportions; osteology; myology; comparative anatomy.