Spain

This course offers a study of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome from 3700 BCE to 476 CE. It focuses on the historical evolution of political institutions, the global influence of actors, institutions, and processes, the socio-political context of the economic systems in these societies, and how social movements changed social structures. This course also analyzes changes in cultural expressions (art, literature, religion) and their link to historical and political processes.

This course examines the relationship between the behavior of materials, its nature and the fabrication process. It covers the theoretical and practical knowledge of chemistry, physics, mechanical and technological properties of materials most used in construction. Topics include the knowledge of properties and characteristics of materials, the right way materials must be used, how to preserve these materials, and the constructions where they have been used, develop the right criteria in order to a proper selection of materials, and the technical legislation dealing with these materials.

This course develops Spanish communication skills through integrated practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students refine grammatical accuracy and expand vocabulary to express opinions, compare ideas, describe experiences, and discuss abstract and cultural topics.

This course examines the historical and cultural development of the United Kingdom and the United States, focusing on key institutions, social changes, and political events. Topics include the British monarchy, empire, and industrialization, as well as U.S. colonization, independence, civil war, and global influence. Emphasis is placed on understanding each country's evolution within its sociopolitical context.

The course focuses on the linguistic, pragmatic, and cultural contrasts between English and Spanish, providing the tools and methods needed to analyze differences across grammar, discourse, and usage. It also explores how language reflects and shapes cultural and social identities in the United Kingdom and the United States, with an emphasis on post-1945 developments. Topics include regional and social language variation, cultural norms, and key sociopolitical issues related to language use and diversity.

This course explores the fundamental concepts and activities involved in defining what a software system should do. Students learn to identify stakeholders, establish project goals, model business processes, and describe scenarios and use cases. The course covers types of requirements, elicitation and analysis methods, and techniques for resolving conflicts. Emphasis is placed on producing a well-structured Software Requirements Specification (SRS) using recognized templates and best practices.

This course strengthens the four language skills to effectively use Spanish as a means of communication. Students interact in complex communicative situations, distinguishing between different linguistic registers, and deepen their understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of each Spanish-speaking country. This course is at the C1 level.

Topics in this business economics course include: enterprise as an economic science; the business and the business owner; types of business; operational decisions; location, size, and growth of the business; business environment; business strategy; business objectives; planning, control, and information system.

This course offers an introduction to Sociology with a focus on contemporary society, emphasizing the impact of digitalization, communication, and globalization on social structures and human behavior. It explores key sociological concepts—such as social class, politics, and organizations—while integrating newer perspectives centered on meaning, symbolism, and identity. With an interdisciplinary approach, the course uses analytical tools to understand complex social dynamics, especially as they relate to criminology in today's rapidly evolving world.

Topics in this aerospace structures course include: structural description of the aircraft; structures in the aeronautical sector; bending and shear of open and closed, thin-walled beams; torsion of beams; torsion on multiple-cell, thin-walled beams; bending of thin plates; shells; theory of laminate; composite beams and plates; sandwich structures.

Pre-requisites: Physics I; Mechanics Applied to Aerospace Engineering; Introduction to Structural Analysis