Utrecht University

The focus of this course is on gaining a better understanding of theories and research on adolescent risk behaviors that may develop into substance (e.g. smoking, drinking, cannabis use, use of illicit drugs) or behavioral addictions (e.g. internet-related problems, gambling disorder, eating disorder). Attention is given to the prevention and treatment of these problems. The effects of substance abuse, other appetitive behaviors, and addiction to these substances or behaviors is covered. Students apply the acquired theoretical and empirical knowledge when analyzing social youth issues and they reflect on possible policy or intervention practices that may help to prevent social youth issues.

​​​​​​This course provides an introduction to the field of marketing and covers: marketing management process; market research; creating product offerings through product development; pricing strategies; delivering value through supply chain decisions; service strategies; and communicating to markets both through personal and impersonal media. Course participants must have a basic understanding of statistics and regression, and be able to work with a statistical software like Stata, SPSS, or Jamovi. The course assumes students have completed the courses Statistics (ECB1STAT) and Econometrics (ECB2METRIE), or equivalent, as a prerequisite.

This course examines why children do what they do and how they think and acquire skills. It covers physical development, including biological development (e.g., genes, development of the brain, stress and hormone systems) motor and perceptual development (e.g., development of locomotion and perception of the object world), and cognitive development (e.g., development of language, learning, memory, self-regulation); interactions between developmental processes across these domains; how these developments influence behaviors and vice versa; how these developments are shaped by the various ecological systems within which they take place and vice versa.

What are the consequences of increasing processes of globalization and individualization for mobility and transport? Which problems occur from these developments in the field of health, social equity, and sustainability? How relevant is daily mobility for the performance of individuals and households? How can transport geography contribute to solve and mitigate mobility related problems? In view of constantly diversifying spatial-temporal relations and interdependencies, the course answers these questions by explaining trends and aspects of mobility in an urban and global context. Students acquire basic knowledge of processes and factors that lead to the demand for and development of mobility. This enables the identifying effects occurring from current transport developments and to evaluate strategies and measures targeting related problems. The set of lectures focuses on characteristics of different types and modes of travel, theoretical approaches, and practical concepts in the field of transport geography. Combined with a GIS practical and group work to apply these approaches and related knowledge, the course delivers insights into topical issues in the field of transport policy and planning. Note that an early exit for international students is possible. However, to receive 5 ECTS the students must attend the written exam and hand-in an additional individual assignment to compensate not attended tests, practicals, lectures or group assignments.