Study Abroad | Madrid
Fall 2027: Academics

Course Code: 13174

Instruction Language: English

By the end of the course students should be able to solve any new accounting problem using the knowledge acquired in this and previous courses, and understand the effect of accounting policies on the figures reported on the financial statements.

Course Code: 13162

Instruction Language: English

Students as future decision maker managers will be users of management accounting standars. In this way, the target of this course is train students to analyze and understand the informs on costs of products, sections, responsibility areas, etc. Students at the end of this course will know the targets, basis of management accounting systems, characteristics of their design and different types of uses in planning and control.

Course Code: 18359

Instruction Language: English

This course will cover the anthropological tradition with particular reference to the concept of culture, including the main dimensions of the anthropological approach to the study of a society from a cultural perspective. Students will become familiar with the main topics of the subdiscipline of cultural anthropology and will gain knowledge on ethnographic methods as instruments extended from anthropology to cultural studies.

Course Code: 776

Instruction Language: English

The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the history of Spanish art in the broader European context. In order to do so, we will focus on main periods in Spanish art history and on its most relevant names and works. Together with the historiographical approach, a basic introduction to some key theories on art will be provided. Furthermore, the course will provide the students with the basic skills that are required to analyze and appreciate a work of art, as well as with the language and tools that are necessary in order to carry the study of an artwork. LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODOLOGY The course includes both in-class sessions and visits to Madrid museums. The in-class sessions will consist on lectures, debates and the discussion of art works. The visits include the Museo del Prado, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and eventually some other museum or even a Madrid tour. This out-of-class sessions take place in Madrid, so students should make sure their previous class finishes at least 15 minutes before this one so they have enough time to make it there. It is also advisable not to enroll in other classes that start right after this one, as the visits may take a bit longer than usual in-class lessons.

Course Code: 15538

Instruction Language: English

A Biomedical Engineer needs to integrate knowledge from different fields in order to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine to provide an overall enhancement of health care. The human body is an elegant devise that requires inputs for sustained operation. The processes responsible for that input rely on proteins, the leitmotiv of biochemistry and the ultimate cell micro-machines. Students will partake of the excitement of understanding the complex problems of biochemistry. After being introduced to the fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry students will become acquainted with multiple protein and enzyme functions. Students will get familiar with various state-of-the-art methodologies to analyze proteins and their modifications. We will make a strong emphasis on the malfunction of proteins as the leading cause of disease and on the ways to study and tackle these problems. Students will be led through the subject text books and journal papers promoting interactive scientific discussion and team work.

Course Code: 13153

Instruction Language: English

This course provides students with a multidisciplinary foundation in business management and administration, emphasizing ethical decision-making, democratic values, human rights, sustainability, diversity, and climate responsibility. Students develop skills in analyzing business environments, competitive positioning, digital transformation, risk and uncertainty, and strategic interactions among economic agents. The course strengthens critical thinking, effective communication, information analysis, budgeting, and financial accounting competencies, while preparing students to solve complex business challenges, defend evidence-based arguments, and lead organizations in dynamic and changing environments.

Course Code: 15528

Instruction Language: English

The learning objectives of this course are to prepare students: To understand the fundamental principles of chemistry: structure of matter, chemical thermodynamics, kinetics and chemical equilibrium; To know the reactivity of the principal organic chemical groups; To know the structure and properties of the principal macromolecules of biological interest; To be able to handle simple analytical instruments as well as to interpret experimental results. To be successful in this course the student should have taken a prior chemistry course in high school.

Course Code: 16488

Instruction Language: English

This course covers the History of Database Systems; Information Systems: Definition and relevance of Databases and Database Management Systems; Methodology; Data Modeling; Data Model; Relational Databases; Database Design: Principles of the Relational Model; SQL Language: Basic structure, queries, and advanced operations; Introduction to Relational Database Administration; NoSQL Databases; Comparison of Relational Databases with new NoSQL databases: Advantages and limitations; Types of NoSQL Databases; NoSQL Database Management Systems; Design, operations, queries.

Course Code: 16498

Instruction Language: English

This course will introduce advanced concepts in machine learning. In the first part of the course, we concentrate of nonlinear classification and regression methods. While in the second part, we will focus on advanced topics of non-supervised learning. In the last part of the course, we will cover transfer learning and multitask learning. Topics include: PART 1: Nonlinear classification and regression; Kernel methods; Ensemble methods (boosting y random forests); Gaussian Processes for classification and regression PART 2: Unsupervised Learning; Introduction to graphical models; Latent variable models; Bayesian nonparametrics PART 3: Multi-task learning; Transfer learning

Course Code: 16480

Instruction Language: English

This course provides an introduction to structured and object-oriented programming using Python as the programming language. It also includes an introduction to recursion and computational complexity, presenting some search and sorting algorithms. The course topics include: 1. Introduction to Programming 2. Flowcharts 3. Data, Operators, and Input/Output 4. Flow Control: Conditionals and Loops 5. Simple Data Structures 6. Functions 7. Object-Oriented Programming 8. Fundamentals of Algorithms, Recursion, and Computational Complexity

Course Code: 16497

Instruction Language: English

The objective of this course is that the student learns to develop complete Web applications with databases, understanding the main protocols used on the Web (HTTP, TLS), applying the main client-side technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and using a server-side framework combined with an object-relational mapping system for data access. Pre-requisite courses Programming; Data structures and algorithms; Computer Networks; Data bases; Data protection and cybersecurity; or equivalent.

Course Code: 20536

Instruction Language: English

This course introduces the student to a set of basic tools to solve learning problems with neural networks. The course provides basic schemas for modeling of problems of different nature, as well as tools for the numerical optimization of the model based on existing data. PART I: GENERAL CONCEPTS 1. Introduction to neural networks. The multilayer perceptron. 2. Training of a neural network. Calculation of gradients using reverse propagation. 3. Regularization. PART II: SUPERVISED LEARNING 1. Supervised learning with deep neural networks. An introductory example. 2. Sequential modeling: recursive neural networks. An introductory example. PART III: LEARNING NOT SUPERVISED 1. Non-Supervised Learning with deep neural networks. An introductory example. 2. Generative models using deep neural networks.

Course Code: 16475

Instruction Language: English

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the importance of data science in today’s knowledge society. Use data visualization techniques to understand the problems faced by data scientists and to present the results obtained. Know when to use supervised and unsupervised data analysis techniques. Understand some of the main data analysis techniques and their successful applications. Understand the main problems a data scientist may encounter and how to address them. Know the different tools used by data scientists. Be able to perform their first data analyses using R-Studio.

Course Code: 16490

Instruction Language: English

The goal of the course is to provide the students with the theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary to work with continuous and discrete-time signals and LTI (linear and time-invariant) systems in the time and frequency domain. Students will gain knowledge to understand and manage the fundamentals of analog and digital signal processing in the time and frequency domains, including sampling, filtering and transforms, with applications to signal processing in the field of Data Science and Engineering. Pre-requisites: Calculus I and Calculus II.

Course Code: 20472

Instruction Language: English

This course serves as an introduction to media creation. Topics covered include exposure (exposure settings and manual focus; lenses, depth of field and colour temperature), digital video encoding, introduction to video editing and post-production, basic principles of sound for audiovisual media, and development of creative audiovisual projects. This subject is recognised as experimental and includes additional hours in audiovisual laboratories.

Course Code: 20473

Instruction Language: English

Upon completion of this course, students will learn: The ability to recognize the importance of mediascape in the global world, from social media and Gen AI to cinema, radio and television through institutions, media facilities and agents; To recognize the historical flow behind the contemporary mediascape; To understand and use the most important theories of visual media and moving image analyses methods; To develop a media critical thinking: ability to work with specialized bibliography and the main strategies of essay writing.

Course Code: 20385

Instruction Language: English

Upon completion of this course, students will know the fundamentals of media enterprise and the importance of the guiding principles, understand how the information market works and the business model of media companies, know the regulatory framework of media enterprises, learn theoretical and practical knowledge about marketing and strategic planning of media enterprises, and understand the variables to be taken into account in the marketing of information products and in advertising contracting.

Course Code: 20486

Instruction Language: English

This course will examine: Origins of television: technological development and early broadcasting models; Television as a mass medium: industrial and cultural consolidation in the 20th century; Television language and genres: formats, narratives, and structures; Global television: international circulation of content and audiences; Industrial models and programming: types of networks & television economics; From television to streaming (two sessions): digital transformations and the arrival of platforms and on-demand consumption; Origins of video creation: video art and experimental practices; Contemporary video creation: audiovisual essay, hybridization, and digital culture; History and evolution of video games: technological development and global industry; Narrative and interactivity in video games: narrative, immersion and user experience.

Course Code: 13161

Instruction Language: English

This course provides a multidisciplinary foundation in business and economics, combining analytical, quantitative, and managerial perspectives. Students develop an understanding of market behavior, risk and uncertainty, strategic decision-making, and economic modeling using tools such as linear algebra and calculus. The course emphasizes critical thinking, scientific analysis, ethical reasoning, and effective communication, while building practical skills in problem-solving, data interpretation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and organizational leadership. Upon completion of the course students will be prepared to analyze complex business challenges, manage professional relationships, and adapt to changing economic and organizational environments.

Course Code: 13195

Instruction Language: English

The goal of this class is to learn the theory of international trade and apply it to real problems of the world economy. By the end of the course students should be able to: Understand the classical models of international trade (Ricardo and Heckscher-Ohlin) as well as the models of monopolistic competion; Analyze the gains from trade and their redistributive effects; Understand the relation between international trade, migration, and capital flows; Understand the concepts of trade deficit and trade surplus, and understand its relation to investment and savings; Analyze the effects of trade policy (tariffs and quotas) in partial equilibrium and general equilibrium; Understand the advantages and disadvantages of regionalism and multilateralism.

Course Code: 13159

Instruction Language: English

This course provides a rigorous introduction to intermediate macroeconomics, combining modern theory with empirical evidence. Macroeconomics studies the aggregate economy, focusing on key issues such as economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and business cycle fluctuations, all of which are central to public debate and policy-making. The course develops the main analytical tools used by macroeconomists, emphasizing micro-founded models and their quantitative implications. It covers both the long-run performance of the economy; highlighting capital accumulation, technological progress, productivity differences across countries, and labor market frictions; and short-run fluctuations, including the role of demand shocks, monetary policy, and stabilization policies. By integrating theoretical models with real-world applications, the course equips students to understand and critically evaluate contemporary macroeconomic developments and policy responses.

Course Code: 13152

Instruction Language: English

The course studies theory of functions of one variable. In particular, we focus on the properties of continuity, derivability, and integration of functions. As soon as the student understands these concepts, they are applied to the study of problems of interest in Economy, such as monotony and convexity, graphic representation, polynomial approximation, optimization and calculus of areas.

Course Code: 13168

Instruction Language: English

This course examines organizations and firms through an economic lens, providing students with a practical understanding of how organizations are structured and managed. Students will explore key concepts such as informational asymmetry, employee selection, incentives, and vertical integration, and apply these frameworks to real-world organizational and business challenges. Through group-based analysis of actual firms, students will develop the ability to rigorously evaluate organizational problems, formulate evidence-based solutions, and effectively communicate their findings to both professional and public audiences.

Course Code: 13151

Instruction Language: English

The subject Principles of Economics introduces the student into the rudiments of economic analysis so they can start to think as an economist. To achieve this, a complete overview of the economic system is given. It is explained how individual agents relate to each other (consumers and producers) and how their interactions in the market give rise to economic aggregates at the macro level (production of goods and services, price levels, distribution of income). Emphasis is placed on consumer choice (demand) and producer supply in an institutional framework (laws and governments) conditioning their decisions and facilitating exchange relations.

Course Code: 14192

Instruction Language: English

By the end of this subject, students will be able to have: 1. A systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of electrical engineering; 2. Awareness of the wider multidisciplinary context of engineering. 3. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve electrical engineering problems using established methods; 4. The ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions; 5. Workshop and laboratory skills. 6. The ability to combine theory and practice to solve electrical engineering problems. Pre-requisites: Calculus I; Calculus II; Linear Algebra; Physics II

Course Code: 14190

Instruction Language: English

By the end of this content subject, students will be able to have: 1. Knowledge and understanding of key aspects of materials science, technology and chemistry. 2. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve problems of materials science, technology and chemistry using established methods; 3. The ability to design in Engineering under specific requirements 4. The ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments of materials science, technology and chemistry, interpret the data and draw conclusions; 5. Workshop and laboratory skills in materials science, technology and chemistry. 6. The ability to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods to solve problems of materials science, technology and chemistry; 7. The ability to combine theory and practice to solve problems of materials science, technology and chemistry; 8. An understanding of applicable techniques and methods in materials science, technology and chemistry, and of their limitations. 9. Awareness of the multidisciplinary context of Engineering. Pre-requisite: Basic Chemistry

Course Code: 13516

Instruction Language: English

This course places a practical focus on elements of film production, including: The historical evolution of film production systems; Executive production and project development; Film legislation (Ley 55/2007, de 28 de Diciembre, del Cine); Funding sources: Spanish and regional regulations, Creative Europe (Media subprogram), Ibermedia, Distribution Agreements, Emission and Antenna Rights; Budget; Production Management: phases of an audiovisual production; The production team: members, functions and relationships.

Course Code: 13522

Instruction Language: English

In this course, students will analyse cinema from an academic perspective, develop a broad knowledge of the main film theories and methodologies, apply the different theories and methodologies in film analysis and research, and research the field of film studies and understand its problematics.

Course Code: 17130

Instruction Language: English

Learning objectives of this course include: To appreciate the difficulties of finding creative ideas and developing them; To understand the complexities of working with other fellow writers: sharing ideas, finding consensus; To become familiar with the basis problems of scriptwriting: from structure to character’s arc; To know the traditions in the schools of scriptwriting; Ability to analyse professional scripts and personal creative work.

Course Code: 20266

Instruction Language: English

This course has the aim of learning to recognize the complexity of social phenomena as well as to summarize them critically. In this course, students will: Analyze the basic concepts and theories related to the inequality between men and women, both from a sociological and feminist perspective; Analyze the social fields where the inequality between men and women is clearer; Analyze the social problems that gender inequality generates; Detect current fundamental issues and their impact on social relations and the public agenda.

Course Code: 17679

Instruction Language: English

This course provides an introduction to Ancient History through the major civilizations of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, from the emergence of the first urban societies to Late Antiquity. Students examine key political, social, economic, and cultural developments, including the Mesopotamian empires, Pharaonic Egypt, the Greek city-states and Hellenistic world, and the Roman Republic and Empire. The course explores processes of state formation, imperial expansion, social change, and intercultural interaction across the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.

Course Code: 13196

Instruction Language: English

In this course, students will learn and identify the basics of strategic human resource management, learn the relationships between strategic human resource management and the remainder functions in the company, learn the role of human resource direction as strategic partner of the firm, learn the key contingency factors relevant for the implementation of policies and strategies of effective human resource management, learn the various alternatives in specific human resource policies (e.g. selection, training, ect.) and their relative advantages and disadvantages, and learn that some aspects of human resource management are not evident and need a profound analysis and specific knowledge.

Course Code: 16634

Instruction Language: English

This course will provide students with: An understanding of the main critical theories of Human Rights; Knowledge of the role of Human Rights in democratic societies; An ability to detect the principal problems of guaranteeing Human Rights in different cultural contexts; An ability to adopt a position regarding the concept of Human Rights and their function in the constitutional order; An ability to solve legal problems from the perspective of Human Rights; Essential knowledge about the issues of justice of law, the legitimacy of power and rights-based theories.

Course Code: 16625

Instruction Language: English

This course will cover the basic elements of public international law. Special attention is paid to the historical and dynamic characteristics of the international legal order, taking into account the specificities of the legal system of Spain.

Course Code: 20377

Instruction Language: English

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1) Critically assess the indispensable role of journalism in democratic societies, differentiating it from its existence under authoritarian regimes and other forms of social discourse. 2) Identify and distinguish journalism from other types of communication, such as propaganda, fiction, misinformation, and other non-verifiable content, with an emphasis on journalism’s commitment to factual truth. 3) Evaluate the increasing influence of sources as media entities, particularly in digital environments, and understand the journalist’s role in countering disinformation. 4) Demonstrate a deep understanding of journalistic ethics and social responsibility, recognizing the journalist’s obligation to serve the public interest through truthful reporting. 5) Analyze the implications of artificial intelligence in journalism and media ecosystems, exploring its potential as both a challenge and a tool for the profession. 6) Appreciate journalism as a form of literary and intellectual creation, recognizing its contribution to public discourse, critical thinking, and narrative construction. 7) Examine the history of journalism through key figures in the profession, drawing inspiration from their biographies and ethical stances to inform students¿ own professional identity. 8) Apply principles of journalism as a social science, integrating academic research methods into journalistic decision-making to move beyond intuition toward evidence-based practices. 9) Recognize the journalist’s evolving role as an educator, particularly in the context of media literacy and civic engagement, and reflect on the profession’s pedagogical impact on society.

Course Code: 1613

Instruction Language: English

What do the Exemplary Novels mean or represent today? Twenty first-century readers might find the volume just entertaining, or weird, but a close reading of this collection of short stories illuminates the depth of an experimental literary process that opens a window to Cervantes´ preoccupations and participation with his fictional works in some of the most hotly social debates of his time. This course explores literary representations of social, political and religious issues in Cervantes´ Exemplary Novels. We will look at this collection of short stories to analyze the relationship between literary fiction and its historic and cultural determinations. Also this approach will allow us to reflect on topics from Cervantes´ time that are still relevant in debates in contemporary Spain. In 1613 Cervantes publishes in Spain the Exemplary Novels. The volume is a collection of twelve brilliant and sophisticated short stories that comes out a few years after Cervantes´ suddenly acquired fame. In his book the author of Don Quixote explores literary techniques and displays a myriad of topics and characters from his contemporary life: crime in cities, poverty, prostitution and public health, government corruption, gypsy communities, pirates and delinquency on the sea, religious tensions, madness and social alienation, etc. Cervantes lives and writes during one of the richest and most remarkable periods of Spanish literature, but also under the decline of the Spanish Empire. The author of Don Quixote explores some of the main problems that affect a society that lives and struggles to survive under the monarchy of the Habsburg. The city is a common scenario in his stories: Madrid, Valladolid, Salamanca, and specially Seville and the Andalusia region where Cervantes spent a great amount of time. BEYOND THE TEXTS: A list of visits and activities in Madrid and surrounding areas are suggested: from museums to convents, churches, synagogues, mosques, temporary exhibits, libraries, palaces or cultural institutions. This way students could learn about Cervantes´ time not only from his literary works but also from paintings and other fine arts, civil and religious architecture, manuscripts, theater and music.

Course Code: 781

Instruction Language: English

This course starts with the assumption that gender provides a crucial critical perspective to approach contemporary literature and that, in turn, literature itself represents a means of expression and reflection on contemporary society, the problems it faces and the questions we ought to ask. The term ‘gender’ can be considered, on the one hand, a socially constructed set of norms and expectations that are associated with masculinity or femininity. On the other hand, we aim to understand the extent to which gender is related to biological (i.e. chromosomal) sex. Judith Butler argues for a reconsideration of the category of gender to go beyond merely prescriptive notions of masculinity and femininity, since these produce and reinforce the hierarchies and exclusion. Especially in the context of the recent #MeToo movement, the banning of Gender Studies by right-wing regimes in Central Europe and the definition of ‘man’ and ‘woman’ exclusively in accordance with biological sex, it appears more pressing than ever to situate gender as a central critical category in literary and cultural studies. The course invites the students to think, after Slavoj Zizek, that ‘another world is possible’, and it is with this assumption that the course will critically examine the category of gender and its application to literary criticism. The examples of literature will be drawn from European literature (examples from a variety of other authors will also be used for comparative purposes and exemplification). At the end of the course, the students will be able to define the critical terminology for the course, such as gender and feminism; examine and critically assess literary and philosophical approaches to gender and within gender studies; and apply the given methodological apparatus to the readings of literary texts. The students will also be able to offer an evaluation of the literary and critical texts, using the critical tools offered by gender studies and literary theory. The competences provided by the course include abilities to analyze, compare and contrast given literary texts and other texts of culture, while providing a critical explanation of one’s stance, using the vocabulary and terminology offered by gender studies.

Course Code: 13177

Instruction Language: English

This course will examine the nature of consumer behavior, external influences, analysis of the internal structures of the consumer, models of consumer behavior, legislative and institutional framework for the defense of consumer rights in Spain, and application of consumer behavior to marketing strategies.

Course Code: 13481

Instruction Language: English

Students will learn the main tools to analyze the competitive situation of the company in the marketing environment in an online context, understand the main concepts needed to design a marketing strategy in the company in an online context, learn the main tools to design a marketing strategy in the company in an online context, apply knowledge to all types of company and markets, evaluate compliance with the main objectives of the marketing function, and learn the main components of a marketing plan. Topics covered include consumer behavior in online context, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), communication in social networks, content marketing, and SEM (Search Engine Marketing).

Course Code: 13167

Instruction Language: English

Upon completion of this course, students will understand the basic principles of strategic marketing direction, know the basic market research tools, understand the consumer purchasing decision process, learn fundamental concepts of segmentation and positioning, and acquire basic notions of CRM.

Course Code: 16472

Instruction Language: English

This course is the study of the fundamental mathematical analysis of one variable. The following topics are covered: 1. REAL VARIABLE FUNCTIONS (The real line: sets of numbers, properties, absolute values; Elementary functions and curves; Polar coordinates) 2. LIMITS AND CONTINUITY (Limits of functions. Properties and fundamental theorems; Continuity of functions; Fundamental theorems) 3. DERIVATIVES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS (Definition, properties, and derivatives of elementary functions; Meaning of the derivative. Extrema.) 4. LOCAL STUDY OF A FUNCTION (Graphic representation; Taylor polynomial and its applications) 5. SEQUENCES AND SERIES OF REAL NUMBERS (Sequences of numbers; Series of positive numbers; Absolute and conditional convergence) 6. SEQUENCES AND SERIES OF FUNCTIONS (Sequences and series of functions; Taylor series) 7. INTEGRATION IN ONE VARIABLE (Calculus of primitives; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; Applications)

Course Code: 16266

Instruction Language: English

Students in this course will become familiar with the concepts of: 1- Linear systems. 2- The algebra of matrices and vectors. 3- Vector subspaces in Rn. 4- Complex numbers. Through this course, students will acquire the skills to be able: 1- Calculate the solution of a system of linear equations 2- Discuss the existence and uniqueness of solutions of a system of linear equations 3- Operate with vectors and matrices 4- Calculate the inverse of a matrix 5- Calculate bases of vector subspaces 6- Understand and operate with linear transformations 7- Calculate eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix 8- Calculate an orthonormal base from any basis 9- Solve least-squares problems 10- Calculate a unitary diagonalization of a normal matrix

Course Code: 14203

Instruction Language: English

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Have a systematic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and aspects of heat and mass transfer modes, as well as evaluate the performance of heat exchangers. 2. Be able to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate, and solve heat transfer problems using established methods. 3. Be able to select and apply relevant analytical and modeling methods in heat transfer. 4. Be able to apply their knowledge to develop and implement designs for thermal systems and installations that meet specific requirements. 5. Understand the different methods in heat transfer and be able to use them. 6. Be able to design and conduct heat transfer experiments, interpret the data, and draw conclusions. 7. Be able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools, and methods. 8. Be able to combine theory and practice to solve heat transfer problems. 9. Understand applicable methods and techniques in heat transfer and their limitations. Pre-requisite knowledge of Thermal Engineering.

Course Code: 14193

Instruction Language: English

This is a basic course in thermodynamics and heat transfer. The program is divided into two main sections: thermodynamics and heat transfer. PART ONE (THERMODYNAMICS AND THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES): – Review of previously acquired thermodynamic concepts, thermodynamic properties, the T-s diagram of water, and models of incompressible liquids and ideal gases. – Mass, energy, and entropy balances in closed systems. – Mass, energy, and entropy balances in open systems. – Steady-state devices: nozzles, diffusers, pumps, compressors, turbines, open and closed heat exchangers, and valves. – Heat engines. Carnot cycle. – Rankine cycle. – Brayton cycle. – Reciprocating internal combustion engines. – Reverse Carnot cycle. Refrigeration cycle. PART TWO (HEAT TRANSFER): – Introduction to heat transfer. Heat transfer mechanisms: Fourier’s Law, Newton’s Law of Cooling, Stefan-Boltzmann Law. – One-dimensional conduction in steady state with and without heat generation. Planar, cylindrical, and spherical geometries. Thermal resistances. – Conduction in unsteady state. – Fins: formulation, design, and performance and efficiency analysis. Finned surfaces. Pre-requisites: -Calculus I; Calculus II; Physics I.

Course Code: 14188

Instruction Language: English

This Physics course is designed for Engineering students to gain knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles underlying their branch of engineering. It assumes that students have some prior knowledge of physics, and have taking several prior mathematics courses: Introduction to differential and integral calculus, linear vector algebra, and trigonometry. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Have knowledge and understanding of the physical principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. 2. Be able to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate, and solve problems in mechanics and thermodynamics using established methods. 3. Be able to design and conduct experiments in mechanics and thermodynamics, interpret the data obtained, and draw conclusions from them. 4. Have the skills to operate laboratory equipment for data collection in mechanics and thermodynamics experiments. 5. Be able to select and use appropriate tools and methods to solve problems in mechanics and thermodynamics. 6. Be able to combine theory and practice to solve problems in mechanics and thermodynamics.

Course Code: 20307

Instruction Language: English

Topics this course will cover include: Global Politics, Comparative politics, Comparative policy issues, States, markets and institutions, European Policy, World Policy Issues, Climate change and social transformation, Latin American Politics and Society, International Security Policy, Relations and World Order, Conflict and violence.

Course Code: 17689

Instruction Language: English

This course introduces students to the foundations of geopolitics and its connections with history, geography, and international relations. It examines major geopolitical and geostrategic theories, the structure of the international system at global, regional, and local scales, and the territorial dimensions of states, nationalism, and regionalism in a globalized world. Students analyze contemporary geopolitical conflicts, power dynamics, and state organization, while developing skills in cartographic interpretation and geopolitical analysis.

Course Code: 750

Instruction Language: English

This course explores the key elements of Spanish society and politics, from the transition to democracy to the present. Students will gain an understanding of the main institutions, socio-political processes and public policies in Spain as well as an understanding of the key factors in the development of the European Union. Current social and political challenges in Spain and the wider EU will be discussed.

Course Code: 20294

Instruction Language: English

This course focuses on gaining knowledge of the main sociological theories and developing basic skills for sociological empirical analysis.

Course Code: 775

Instruction Language: English

This course aims to address essential issues and topics to understand the complexity of Spanish society. Nationalism, Catholicism, social struggles or the generation gap will be some of the topics to be addressed. In this sense, it will be essential to study the events and processes in the Twentieth century through a dialogue between past and present. The main objectives are: – Understand the political, social, economic and cultural aspects that define today’s Spain. – Analyze the historical evolution of Spain since the 20th century.

Course Code: 782

Instruction Language: English

Migration and the consequences of migration has been and still are one of the most important social phenomenas in the world. Consequently, it is central for policy makers at all levels including intergovernmental institutions such as the European Union. Migration phenomenas are furthermore affecting a broad range of social institutions, social processes, and our way of life. In other words, migration in all its forms has far reaching demographic, cultural, and political implications. This course aim at introducing its students to migration, its problems and opportunities. The course focus both on past and present migration. It analyses migration from different but related angles such as; demographic, social, political, and economic, with emphasis on the main scientific and political debates. The following broad content outline will be covered: 1) History of migration. 2) Demography and migration. 3) Migration theory ¿ i.e. explaining migration phenomena. 4) Migration policy EU regulation and national policy approaches, with emphasis on the Spanish case. 5) Ethnicity, Integration and Segregation in Spain and in the EU.

Course Code: 748

Instruction Language: English

The first basic course is aimed towards achieving level A1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By completing this course, the student will be able to: – Start using the language to solve basic communication tasks, in class and in everyday situations. – Understand, interact and express themselves in these situations in oral and written standard Spanish. – Approach the most relevant social aspects of everyday life and recognize the most common ways of social interaction. – Acquire the necessary knowledge for those situations through practice. – Make the most of the initial motivation, search for opportunities to practice (including through social media, etc.) and train the use of strategies to improve communication and make learning easier. Students will be tested to ensure that they are enrolling in the appropriate level of language course.

Course Code: 753

Instruction Language: English

The second basic course corresponds to the A2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By completing this course, the student will be able to: – Use the language as a means of communication and self-expression, in class and in everyday situations. – Understand and interact in those situations in oral and written standard Spanish. – Approach the most relevant social aspects of everyday life and recognize the most common ways of social interaction. – Acquire the necessary knowledge for those situations through practice. – Make the most of the initial motivation, search for opportunities to practice (including through social media, etc.) and train the use of strategies to improve communication and make learning easier. – Acquire the tools to assess and improve the learning process and language use. Students will take a language test to confirm they are enrolling in the appropriate level Spanish course.

Course Code: 16477

Instruction Language: English

The objective of the course is that the student learns basic statistical concepts and tools that will allow them to: a) analyze, summarize, and draw conclusions from real world data and b) understand the concepts of uncertainty and probability and apply distribution models to solve relevant problems. The following topics will be covered: 1. Concepts and use of Statistics 2. Analysis of univariate data 3. Analysis of bivariate data 4. Introduction to Probability 5. Random variables 6. Distribution models 7. Linear regression

Course Code: 16487

Instruction Language: English

Students in this course will become familiar with different analytical tools, based on data, to make decisions; Acquire skills in unsupervised learning to build clusters and decrease dimensionality in big datasets; Develop skills for the main statistical and machine-learning tools in supervised learning: classification and regression; Use these models to make practical predictions/classifications and perform analytical inferences; and handle the R language for these tools. Pre-requisites: Linear algebra; Probability and Data Analysis; Introduction to Statistical Modeling.

Course Code: 13160

Instruction Language: English

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to: 1. Perform statistical inference in one population 2. Understand the key concepts in hypothesis testing 3. Become familiar with the issues of comparing two populations 4. Interpret and apply the concepts of the simple linear regression model 5. Carry out the abovementioned analyses in statistical software.