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MODERN EAST ASIAN HISTORY B
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
MODERN EAST ASIAN HISTORY B
UCEAP Transcript Title
MOD EAST ASIAN HIST
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
China is undoubtedly an increasingly significant actor in international politics and the global economy. As such, this course explores China's engagement with modernity, by providing a political, social, and cultural history of China from 1600 to the present day and placing it in the general context of East Asia. The course is divided into three main sections: 1. The decline of the Imperial system and the emergence of Republican China, 2. The Mao era, and 3. The Reform era. Throughout these three sections, the course introduces some of the most important characteristics of Chinese politics, society, and intellectual life, including literature and other art forms. Besides introducing the most relevant academic literature on China, this course utilizes some (translated) primary sources in the form of literature, film, and political writings. These serve as the basis for critical analysis and discussion and furthering understanding of not just China's past but also of contemporary China in its historical context.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ASST08043
Host Institution Course Title
MODERN EAST ASIAN HISTORY B
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Asian Studies

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ENGINEERING SOFTWARE 3
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Electrical Engineering
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE 3
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENGR SOFTWARE 3
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description

The course is a study of imperative stored program control architecture and application in an embedded environment. An initial series of exercises teaching principles and techniques is followed by two application project phases. The students use C programming language as an example only to program an embedded processor built on a high performance Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) platform. There is no need for prior knowledge of the C language as students are provided with pre-built modules and guidelines for integration.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ELEE09016
Host Institution Course Title
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE 3
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
School of Engineering
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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BIOLOGY 1D: ENVIRONMENT
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
130
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BIOLOGY 1D: ENVIRONMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIO 1D: ENVIRONMENT
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course takes an ecological approach, emphasizing interactions between different organisms and all aspects of their environment. All environments are now changing under the influence of human activities and many species are under threat as a consequence. In this course, students learn tools that allow them to begin to scientifically address such issues.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BILG08023
Host Institution Course Title
BIOLOGY 1D: ENVIRONMENT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
School of Biological Sciences
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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AUDITING
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
149
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
AUDITING
UCEAP Transcript Title
AUDITING
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course teaches students the principles underlying the theory of auditing, of the regulatory framework of auditing, and of practical audit approaches and techniques. The latter is taught with reference to case studies. Students are also introduced to the critique of the auditing profession and the profession's response. The course exposes students to current academic research in the field of auditing.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ACCN10009
Host Institution Course Title
AUDITING
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
Business School
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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BUDDHIST MONASTICISM ACROSS TIME AND PLACE
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BUDDHIST MONASTICISM ACROSS TIME AND PLACE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUDDHIST MONASTICSM
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course covers the journey of Buddhist monasticism from ancient India to modern Europe and America through a range of texts, including canonical literature and poems and autobiographies of monks and nuns. The course discusses how a disciplined life and living in a community can enable ethical transformations. Although some of the earliest Buddhist texts advocated strict celibacy, most of the Buddhist communities in subsequent centuries adopted a form of monasticism and priesthood that allowed for families. The course explores the social changes, ethical and philosophical ideas that led to the acceptance of families in Buddhist monasticism. Additionally, the course examines how monasticism, with or without celibacy, influences the ethical development of individuals who choose one or the other form of life.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DIVI10116
Host Institution Course Title
BUDDHIST MONASTICISM ACROSS TIME AND PLACE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
School of Divinity
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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FIELDWORK APPROACHES IN THE STUDY OF RELIGION
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FIELDWORK APPROACHES IN THE STUDY OF RELIGION
UCEAP Transcript Title
FIELDWORK/RELIGION
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

Some understanding of theoretical, ethical, and practical aspects of field work is essential for students engaging in research with people. This course teaches students, especially but not only from religious studies and practical theology, the necessary competence and confidence in this field. This methodology course  investigates how fieldwork plays an important role in the study of religion. The course combines strong theoretical and practical discussion ranging from insider/outsider issues in the study of religion, alongside detailed classwork on participant observation, interview techniques, and writing up fieldwork notes. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DIVI10038
Host Institution Course Title
FIELDWORK APPROACHES IN THE STUDY OF RELIGION
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
School of Divinity
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

The course provides a foundation for the understanding of fundamental concepts and current ideas in physical geography. The course begins by considering in broad terms the development of physical geography and the key concepts and phenomena of change and evolution, cycles, fluxes and events, the environment as resource and hazard, and the human impact on the environment. The remainder of the course explores these themes in more detail in the context of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, pedosphere, and biosphere. The course emphasizes the importance of spatial variation, and temporal and spatial scales, and interactions between human society and the biophysical environment.

 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEGR08010
Host Institution Course Title
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
School of Geosciences
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering
UCEAP Course Number
138
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3
UCEAP Transcript Title
STRUCTRL ANALYSIS 3
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course introduces the classical methods of analysis for statically indeterminate structures, especially structures comprising line elements, namely beam, truss, and frame structures. It firstly extends from earlier structural mechanics knowledge on deflection of beams to the general analysis of deflections in statically determinate structures, with an emphasis on the method of virtual work. This is followed by the analysis of indeterminate structures using the force method (flexibility method); analysis of indeterminate structures using the displacement method, including the slope-deflection method and moment distribution method. It then proceeds to the matrix stiffness method for structural analysis using the direct stiffness approach, and the general aspects of structural modelling and computer analysis. The course provides a comprehensive cover of the fundamental principles, analysis techniques and practical skills that are required in modern structural analysis applications. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CIVE09036
Host Institution Course Title
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
School of Engineering
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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SCIENCE, SORCERY AND WONDER IN ISLAM
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
129
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SCIENCE, SORCERY AND WONDER IN ISLAM
UCEAP Transcript Title
SCI&SORCERY:ISLAM
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course introduces students to the world of magic in the Islamic world. Dismissed as anti-rational by European colonialism and Islamic reformism, magic and other occult pursuits often played an important role in the religious, political, and intellectual lives of Muslims. Making extensive use of both literary and visual sources, this course examines how past and present scholars have attempted to define the occult and esoteric. It outlines several themes such as the role of sorcery in everyday life, politics, and the investigation of science. Surveyed topics include astrology, geomancy, treasure hunting, demonology, alchemy, and necromancy.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DIVI10108
Host Institution Course Title
SCIENCE, SORCERY AND WONDER IN ISLAM
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
School of Divinity
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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THE ECONOMICS OF CRIME
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
150
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE ECONOMICS OF CRIME
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECONOMICS OF CRIME
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This course introduces the key models and methods for studying crime to students with a knowledge of economic and econometric analysis at the undergraduate level. The first part of the course looks at models which outline the economic approach to understanding crime and the predictions they make about criminal behavior. It also considers the empirical literature on the criminal justice system and deterrence. The second part of the course looks at topics in crime literature, including crime and the macroeconomy; race and racial profiling; illegal drugs; and gangs and social interactions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECNM10116
Host Institution Course Title
THE ECONOMICS OF CRIME
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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