Spain

This course explores basic statistical concepts and tools to analyze real world data, understand concepts of of uncertainty and probability, and apply distribution models to solve relevant problems. Topics include: analysis of univariate data; analysis of bivariate data; introduction to probability; random variables; distribution models; linear regression.

This course is an introduction to sociology of the Arab region. It focuses on the processes of change and continuity that have helped establish the main elements of contemporary Arab societies. This course analyzes the linguistic, ethnic, and religious structures of the region, as well as the different trajectories of state formation, gender policies, family structures, the relationships between religion and power, and the main transformations since 2011 as a result of Arab Spring.

Topics in this introductory course include: social work with groups-- delimitation, definition, typology, and characteristics; historical development of social work with groups; the group and group dynamics-- basic knowledge of composition, structure, and group processes; theoretical approaches and intervention models; basic skills and standards for practice.

This course provides a study of heat and mass transfer. Topics and concepts covered include: introduction to convection heat transfer, external flow, internal flow, free convection, boiling and condensation, heat exchangers, psychometry, and radiation.

This course discusses the methodology used in economic theory, with the models of economic behavior, and the driving forces behind market prices. It focuses on the theory of production and costs and the analysis of competitive and non-competitive markets. Prior completion of Microeconomics I and II, Mathematics I, II and III is strongly recommended.

This course offers a study of the legal system of the European Union including its legal evolution from origins to the present. It discusses the formation process of EU law and the constitutionalization process of the EU, the regulations of EU institutions, and sources of EU law, as well as its interrelation with Spanish law. 

This course examines the different anatomical structures that are involved in voice production and speech articulation. Topics include: tissues, organs, systems, and apparatus; locomotor system; the bony skull and cranial norms; facial bones; central and peripheral nervous system; brain stem; cranial nerves; nerve pathways; muscles of the head; mimic muscles; nose; pharynx; oral cavity; tongue; larynx; vocal cords; thorax; diaphragm muscle; respiratory system.

This course explores fundamental concepts and theories for the sociological study of religions, paying particular attention to the classic authors (Weber, Durkheim and Marx) and current debates. It analyzes religious phenomena in their different social and historical manifestations, the interaction of religions with politics, the economy, culture, social changes, and conflicts, and contemporary socio-religious dynamics.

This course explores the main changes resulting from the development of contemporary sociological theory. It identifies the primary authors and trends that contributed to the development of contemporary sociological theory. Topics include: functionalism; the Frankfurt school; symbolic interactionism; phenomenology and ethnomethodology; methodological individualism; new modernity; postmodernity.

This introductory astronomy course discusses the following topics: motion of celestial bodies; celestial vault; history of astronomy; telescopes and CCD cameras; astronomy from space; the solar system; stars; cosmological models; nearby universe.