Spring 3 2025: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia - STEM & Health Sciences Core and Spanish Language

Courses

Course list Spring 3 2025: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia - STEM & Health Sciences Core and Spanish Language

Spring 3 2025: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia - STEM & Health Sciences Core and Spanish Language (January 9, 2025 - May 16, 2025)
Catalog Code: VVLS3125

 

Eligibility

MINIMUM GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES

There is no language prerequisite for this program.

VERITAS COURSE

All Veritas semester students will take their traditional courses at the host institution in addition to one 3-credit Veritas course. Students will choose one of the two courses below. The Comparative Religions course will be online and include students from across Veritas sites, and the Global Ministry Practicum will be online/on-site. 

Comparative Religions (HUM 353)

This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world—particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and indigenous, new, and secular religions. The historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.

Global Ministry Practicum (HUM 490)

This course provides upper division credit for international ministry opportunities and an extended ministry experience designed to acquaint students with the implementation of missions principles in an international context through Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs.

Credits

Credits: 12 - 19

ECTS Credits: 15 - 24

Recommended U.S. Semester Credits: 12 - 19

Recommended U.S. Quarter Units: 18 - 28

Academic Information

Course Availability

The course list below indicates the proposed courses for the upcoming semester. The host university has not yet confirmed the current course list at this time. This site will be updated once ISA receives the updated list of courses, along with a note notifying students of the change.

The following courses are guaranteed to run in the Spring:

  • Mechanics of Materials

  • Ordinary Differential Equations

  • Linear Algebra - 1 credit

  • Thermodynamics

  • Dynamics

Language Level Recommendation
  • It is recommended that if you have not yet completed one semester/quarter of college-level Spanish or the equivalent elect to take a language course through the program.

Course Selection
  • Courses and course hours of instructions are subject to change.

  • Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the ISA Valencia Program Manager

Course Credit
  • Credits earned vary according to the policies of your home institution. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, you must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

  • Per the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, 1.25 ECTS credits is equivalent to 1 U.S. semester credits/ 2 quarter units, or 15 contact hours. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university.

ISA Course Level Recommendation
  • ISA offers course level recommendations for the courses listed below. Please note that the course level recommendations are based on la Universitat Politècnica de València grado classifications of a 1, 2, 3 or 4, which correspond with the four year bachelor’s degree cycle. Courses classified as grado 1 and 2 are recommended as lower division. Courses classified as grado 3 and 4 are recommended as upper division. These ISA recommendations are intended to facilitate the determination of course equivalencies by advisors and credential evaluators at participants' U.S. home institutions.

Transcripts
  • The transcript from the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia will reflect contact hours and ECTS credits for each course listed below.  Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.

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True Beginning
Courses:

Courses with International Students

Courses:
4 Credits
Language Level: True Beginning
Lower Division
Elementary Spanish I [SPAN 111]
4 Credits
Language Level: True Beginning
Lower Division
Elementary Spanish II [SPAN112]
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Intermediate
Courses:

Courses with International Students

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Intermediate
Intermediate Spanish I [SPAN211]
3 Credits
Language Level: Intermediate
Intermediate Spanish II [SPAN212]
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Advanced
Courses:

Courses with International Students

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Spanish I [SPAN 410]
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Spanish II [SPAN 411]
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Composition I [SPAN 305]
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Composition II [SPAN 306]
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills [CONVS]
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Spanish Culture and Civilization
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Survey of Spanish Literature [SSL_II]
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High Advanced
Courses:

Courses with International Students

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: High Advanced
Upper Division
High Advanced Spanish I [SPAN410]
3 Credits
Language Level: High Advanced
Upper Division
High Advanced Spanish II [SPAN 411]
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Taught In English
Courses:

Courses with International Students

Courses:
2 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Analytic Trigonometry [MAC1114]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Lower Division
Biological Science I [BSC2010L]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Calculus for Business [MAC2233]
4 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Calculus I [Math 181]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Calculus III (Guaranteed - Fall) [MATH283]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Differential Equations [MATH 285]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Dynamics (Guaranteed - Spring) [ME242]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Engineering Thermodynamics I
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
International Business
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Introduction to Dynamics [MAE2320_TAM212]
1 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Linear Algebra (Guaranteed - Spring) [MATH311]
1 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Linear Algebra Supplement [MATH 311]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Linear Algebra with Computational Applications [MATH257]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Material and Energy Balances (Guaranteed - Fall) [CHE2215]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Lower Division
Mathematics for Liberal Arts [MGF1106]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Mechanics of Materials (Guaranteed - Fall & Spring) [ENGM320]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Operations Management [SCM]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Ordinary Differential Equations (Guaranteed - Spring) [APMA2130]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Organic Chemistry II [CHEM]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I [PHYS 180]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II + Lab (Guaranteed- Fall) [PHYS181]
1 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Physics for Scientists and Engineers LAB I [PHYS180LAB]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Precalculus Algebra [MAC1140]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Professional Communication [ENG333]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught In English
Upper Division
Spanish Culture and Civilization [SCC]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Statics (Guaranteed- Fall) [ENGR241]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Thermal Physics [PHYS213]
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Thermodynamics I (Guaranteed - Fall & Spring) [CHE2202]

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.

Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

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Spring 1 2025: Universitat de Valencia - Hispanic Studies

Courses

Course list Spring 1 2025: Universitat de Valencia - Hispanic Studies

Spring 1 2025: Universitat de Valencia - Hispanic Studies (January 9, 2025 - May 10, 2025)
Catalog Code: VVLS1125

 

Eligibility

MINIMUM GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES

Students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of four semesters (six quarters) of college-level Spanish

For Summer 2, Fall, and Academic Year: 4 college semesters of Spanish

For Summer 1: 2 college semesters of Spanish for the Intermediate courses and 4 college semesters of Spanish for the Advanced courses

VERITAS COURSE

All Veritas semester students will take their traditional courses at the host institution in addition to one 3-credit Veritas course. Students will choose one of the two courses below. The Comparative Religions course will be online and include students from across Veritas sites, and the Global Ministry Practicum will be online/on-site. 

Comparative Religions (HUM 353)

This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world—particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and indigenous, new, and secular religions. The historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.

Global Ministry Practicum (HUM 490)

This course provides upper division credit for international ministry opportunities and an extended ministry experience designed to acquaint students with the implementation of missions principles in an international context through Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs.

Credits

Contact Hours: 180

Recommended U.S. Semester Credits: 12

Recommended U.S. Quarter Units: 18

 

Academic Information

Course Availability
  • The course list below indicates the proposed courses for the upcoming semester. The host university has not yet confirmed the current course list at this time. This site will be updated once ISA receives the updated list of courses, along with a note notifying students of the change.

  • Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. You should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations.

Language Level Requirement
  • You must have completed at least 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent to be accepted into the program if looking to take courses in Spanish.

Course Selection
  • Courses and course hours of instructions are subject to change.

  • Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the ISA Program Manager.

  • You are required to select at least 3 alternate courses in the event of their top choices conflicting on the timetable, course cancellations or registration issues.

  • Some courses may require additional fees.

  • 4 courses are included in this program. Should a student wish to take a 5th course, they can do so at an additional cost. Please contact the Valencia Program Manager for more details.

Course Credit
  • Credits earned vary according to the policies of the your home institution. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, you must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by your home institution, for the duration of the program.

Transcripts
  • The transcript from the Universidat de València will reflect contact hours for each course listed below.  Please be in touch with your U.S. University regarding credit transfer for this program.

See Course Disclaimer
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Advanced
Courses:

Language and Culture

Courses:
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Spanish Grammar [SPA 401]

Language and Literature

Courses:
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Cervantes and El Quijote [SPA 493]
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Latin American Culture [SPA 432]
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Panorama of Spanish Literature: Neoclassicism to Contemporary [SPA 446]
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Phonetics and Phonology [SPA 461]
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Spanish Cinema
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Spanish Culture: History, Art, and Spanish Traditions [SPA 431]

Misc. Department

Courses:
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Mediterranean Civilization and Culture [SPA 444]

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Some courses may require additional fees.

Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.

Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations

Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations.

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Spring 4 2025: Universidad Catolica de Valencia - Health and Natural Sciences

Courses

Course list Spring 4 2025: Universidad Catolica de Valencia - Health and Natural Sciences

Spring 4 2025: Universidad Catolica de Valencia - Health and Natural Sciences (January 20, 2025 - May 31, 2025)
Catalog Code: VVLS3225

 

Eligibility

MINIMUM GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES

There is no language prerequisite for this program.

VERITAS COURSE

All Veritas semester students will take their traditional courses at the host institution in addition to one 3-credit Veritas course. Students will choose one of the two courses below. The Comparative Religions course will be online and include students from across Veritas sites, and the Global Ministry Practicum will be online/on-site. 

Comparative Religions (HUM 353)

This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world—particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and indigenous, new, and secular religions. The historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.

Global Ministry Practicum (HUM 490)

This course provides upper division credit for international ministry opportunities and an extended ministry experience designed to acquaint students with the implementation of missions principles in an international context through Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs.

Credits

Credits: 12

Recommended U.S. Semester Credits: 12

Recommended U.S. Quarter Units: 18

Academic Information

Course Availability
  • The course list below indicates the proposed courses for the upcoming semester. The host university has not yet confirmed the current course list at this time. This site will be updated once ISA receives the updated list of courses, along with a note notifying students of the change.

  • Please note that courses for Spring 2021 have yet to be confirmed. Below are the courses that have been offered in past semesters. Once the course offering is confirmed, this disclaimer will no longer appear.

Language Level Recommendation
  • It is recommended thatt if you have not yet completed one semester/quarter of college-level Spanish or the equivalent elect to take a language course through the program.

Course Selection
  • Courses and course hours of instructions are subject to change.

  • Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the ISA Valencia Program Manager.

  • Some courses may charge an additional fee due to labs, etc. For example, the Professional Training course has an additional €500 lab fee. if taken - you are responsible for paying should you take the course. Please contact the Program Manager for more information about the courses that require an additional fee.

Additional Course Requirements (Internship course/Social Justice course)
  • If you are interested in the Internship placement or Social Justice course must apply for an FBI background check. It can take about 14 weeks for an FBI background check to be processed, so we recommend that you use an official Channeler at an extra cost as to cut down on wait times and help move the process along much quick. You can see the list of approved Channeler's on the FBI website. The background check will need to be brought to Spain.

Course Credit
  • Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, you must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by your home institution, for the duration of the program.

  • This program includes 12 credits (4 courses). If you wish to enroll into a 5th course can do so at an additional cost. Please contact the Valencia Program Manager for further details.

Transcripts
  • The transcript from the UCV will reflect contact hours for each course listed below.  Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.

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Beginning
Courses:

Spanish Language

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Beginning
A1 Beginning Spanish Language
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High Beginning
Courses:

Spanish Language

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: High Beginning
A2 High Beginning Spanish Language
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Intermediate
Courses:

Spanish Language

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Intermediate
B1 Intermediate Spanish Language
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High Intermediate
Courses:

Spanish Language

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: High Intermediate
B2 High Intermediate Spanish Language
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Advanced
Courses:

Ecology

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Fisheries
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Marine Botany

Health Sciences

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Physical Therapy in Locomotor System

Humanities

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Spanish Mass Media

Internships and Service Learning

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Hospital/Nursing Internship
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Service Learning: Social Justice

Spanish Language

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
C1 Advanced Language
3 Credits
Language Level: Advanced
Spanish for Health Professions
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Taught In English
Courses:

Biology

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Genetic and Molecular Engineering
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Physiology I
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Stem cells: Origin and Practical Applications

Business

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Business Growth Strategies
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught In English
Creativity and Innovation Management
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Entrepreneurship
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Macroeconomics
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Marketing II
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Microeconomics
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Organizational Management

Ecology

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Marine Ecology

Education

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Body Language
Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Learning, Motor Development and Curriculum

Health Sciences

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
General Medical and Surgical Pathology
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Healthcare Ethics
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Human Physiology
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Nutrition and Dietetics
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Strength and Conditioning

Humanities

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Culture and Society of Contemporary Spain
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
History of Spain through Media and Arts
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Medicine and Health in Art, Literature and Cinema
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
The Gothic in Literature

Internships and Service Learning

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Teaching Internship

Psychology

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Psychology
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Sport and Exercise Psychology

Sciences

Courses:
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Biochemistry II: Metabolism and Nutrition
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
General Biochemistry
3 Credits
Language Level: Taught in English
Introduction to Neurosciences

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.

ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.

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