Official Country Name
Spain
Country Code
ES
Country ID
30
Geographic Region
EUROPE
Region
Region IV
Is Active
On
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AMERICAN EXPRESSION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History
American Studies
UCEAP Course Number
152
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
AMERICAN EXPRESSION
UCEAP Transcript Title
AMERICAN EXPRESSION
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course examines a broad range of American cultural production, including short stories, essays, poetry, music, films, theater, television shows, and historical background centered on the figure and trope of the American outlaw. It considers what America's infatuation with the outlaw as a defining national icon suggests in turn about one of the country's defining national virtues: freedom.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
10529
Host Institution Course Title
EXPRESIÓN AMERICANA. LIBERTAD AL MARGEN DE LA LEY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Humanidades
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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GEOGRAPHY OF AMERICA
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Complutense University of Madrid
Program(s)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GEOGRAPHY OF AMERICA
UCEAP Transcript Title
GEOGRPHY OF AMERICA
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines the physical, human, and socioeconomic differences between Anglo-Saxon and Ibero-American areas of the Americas. It discusses development, effects of globalization, and on-going conflicts.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
801748
Host Institution Course Title
GEOGRAFÍA DE AMÉRICA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Moncloa
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Geografía e Historia
Host Institution Degree
Geografía y Ordenación del Territorio
Host Institution Department
ANÁLISIS GEOGRÁFICO REGIONAL Y GEOGRAFÍA FÍSICA
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022
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DOES MIND MATTER? MIND, MATTER & QUANTUM MECHANICS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
21st Century Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
113
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DOES MIND MATTER? MIND, MATTER & QUANTUM MECHANICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
MIND&QUANTUM MECH
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course offers a basic overview of quantum mechanics and how it could impact the meaningfulness of our lives. It discusses how empirical findings in atomic and particle physics also explain how mental intentions can affect body actions. Topics include: waves, particles, and minds; measuring process; quantum neuroscience; physical effectiveness of mental intent; reality and spooky action at a distance; backward-in-time causation; actual past and effective past; the fundamentally mental character of reality.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
59056
Host Institution Course Title
DOES MIND MATTER? MIND, MATTER & QUANTUM MECHANICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Ciutadella Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
UPF Education Abroad Program
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UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY OF HUMANS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
21st Century Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY OF HUMANS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIOLOGY OF HUMANS
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to current social issues in biology. It analyze the biology of humans in a social context and discusses issues such as genetic manipulation, heredity of intelligence, races and racism, and evolutionary processes.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
59060
Host Institution Course Title
UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY OF HUMANS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Ciutadella Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
UPF Education Abroad Program
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SCRIPTWRITING FOR TELEVISION I: FICTION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
130
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
SCRIPTWRITING FOR TELEVISION I: FICTION
UCEAP Transcript Title
TV SCRIPT I
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course explores the creative and industrial process in developing a script for a television fiction. It discusses the different tools available for a television writer. Topics include: concept development; characters and the characterization process; development of plot lines; dialogues; the pitch.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
13550
Host Institution Course Title
GUIÓN DE TELEVISIÓN I (FICCIÓN)
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Humanidades, Comunicación y Documentación
Host Institution Degree
Comunicación Audiovisual
Host Institution Department
Comunicación
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022
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REGULATION AND COMPETITION POLICY
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
126
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
REGULATION AND COMPETITION POLICY
UCEAP Transcript Title
REG&COMP POLICY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course offers a study on competition regulation and policy. Topics include: the need for regulation and regulatory instruments; regulation in the presence of complete information--regulation of a natural monopoly; regulation in the presence of asymmetric information; legal framework-- conduct control, structure control, and state aid; theoretical models-- incentives for horizontal mergers, equilibrium condition to sustain collusion, incentives for vertical integration, and predation; analysis of real competition cases in Spain and Europe.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
13667
Host Institution Course Title
REGULACIÓN Y POLÍTICAS DE LA COMPETENCIA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas
Host Institution Degree
Doble Grado en Derecho y Economía
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Economía
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
123
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL TAXATION
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the international tax system, focusing on the main elements that characterize direct and indirect taxes, and how these may interact. It analyses the importance of bilateral relations between countries and problems that may arise, such as the effects of double taxation, customs duties, and other tax figures. It examines the framework of double taxation, and both internal and external measures that exist to prevent or mitigate it. The course also examines various tax rules and regulations from an international perspective, specifically analyzing the differences between fix, proportional, and progressive taxes.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
21157
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Ciutadella Campus, Pompeu Fabra University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Business Management & Administration; Economics
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ECONOMICS OF HEALTH
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
ECONOMICS OF HEALTH
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECONOMICS OF HEALTH
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines the main characteristics of the most common health care systems and the associated economic problems and challenges. It discusses potential solutions to these problems based on economic models. Prerequisites: Industrial Economics, Microeconomic Theory, and Econometrics. NOTE: This course is the same as ECON 102, but taught in English.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
13676
Host Institution Course Title
ECONOMIA DE LA SALUD
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas. (Getafe)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economia
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ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY IN BIOMEDICINE
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY IN BIOMEDICINE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ELEC TECHNLGY/BIOMD
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course provides a study of the purpose and operation of analog and digital electronic systems. It covers the operation of basic electronic instrumentation and measuring, the use of main electronic parts, and the use computer aided design tools for electronic circuit design. Topics are divided into the following: circuit theory, electronic components, amplification, and digital electronics.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
15542
Host Institution Course Title
TECNOLOGÍA ELECTRÓNICA EN BIOMEDICINA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Escuela Politécnica Superior. (Leganés)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Tecnología Electrónica
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WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Philosophy
UCEAP Course Number
21
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to philosophy. Topics include: truth and error; reality, language, and concepts; the concept of self; freedom, mind, and body; good and evil; justice and politics; beauty, experience, and wisdom; death and ultimate questions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
11692
Host Institution Course Title
¿QUÉ SIGNIFICA TODO ESTO? UNA INTRODUCCIÓN A LA FILOSOFÍA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Leganés
Host Institution Faculty
Escuela Politécnica Superior
Host Institution Degree
Grado en Ingeniería Biomédica
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Humanidades: Filosofía, Lenguaje y Literatura
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022