Carlos III University of Madrid

This course delves into the science of aerodynamics, its history, from the earliest developments to the most modern advances, and how airplanes fly. It discusses concepts related to lift as applied to airplanes, birds, and other vehicles and the major contributions of the aerospace sector and future developments. This course examines the four forces of flight, fluids, how wings work (design and characteristics), and aerodynamics in high-performance sports. Students participate in a hands-on activity called the ¨Wind Tunnel Experiment¨ to see aerodynamics in action.  Finally, this course looks at the aeronautical industry in the news and evaluates the future of flight.  

This course examines the key aspects of production and manufacturing systems. It covers manufacturing processes, production time and costs, measurement and quality control, and manufacturing design. This course discusses the environmental aspects of production processes and the definition of manufacturing processes. Additionally, it focuses on automated production systems, including CNC machines, robots, and integrated CAD-CAM-CAE systems.

This course explores language as a social and cultural practice. It examines how linguistic variation is influenced by cultural diversity, linguistic communities, and social stratification. This course also offers a study of the relationship between linguistic competence and social competence as well as how discourse contributes to the social construction of meaning within different communities. It assesses the role of language policies in actual language use and in the social perception of languages. 

This course focuses on the importance of the accessibility of digital information systems and the need to incorporate usability and accessibility principles at all stages of the design and development of these systems and the digital documents they contain. The course is divided into three parts: digital content architecture; digital content creation; legal and functional accessibility.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of Blues and Jazz as a musical and artistic phenomenon. It distinguishes the main parameters of a Blues and Jazz piece in an audition. This course also discusses the different eras that have shaped Blues and Jazz, from their origins to the present day.  

This course offers a study of the nuclear concepts of the history of art and the main characteristics of artistic movements. It analyzes the activity and management of tourist spaces, for students who will be working in the tourism field in the future. Topics include: art history and tourism; ancient art from Egypt to Rome; medieval art from across Europe; art and culture in the modern age; contemporary art and architecture.

This course examines major European civil wars of the 20th century, focusing on their origins, military developments, social impact, and long-term consequences. Each case study follows a structured approach, analyzing four key aspects: causes of the war, battlefield front, home front, and post-war period. Students develop a structured and comparative perspective on European civil wars, fostering critical engagement with historical conflicts and their long-term impact.

This course offers a study of complex systems in the context of sustainability and their governance, particularly in the urban environment. It analyzes the problems and challenges of sustainability and governance, as well as the various implications of adapting sustainable strategies and governance of cities in different geographies and countries at different income levels and political regimes.

This course provides an overview of the European Union (history, institutions, and evolution) and discusses the EU on the global stage including geopolitical challenges, politics, and strategic autonomy. It delves into the EU migration and asylum policy as well as the digital future of Europe. This course discusses industry and defense and how they shape an industrial policy for Europe's security. Lastly, it explores the EU climate policy, its implementation, and challenges.