Media convergence is defined as a form of cross-media cooperation, usually involving broadcast, print, photography and internet sites. This new form of journalism requires the journalist to be skilled in more than one discipline: news writing, photojournalism, multimedia journalism, broadcasting, editing, computer assisted journalism, information graphics, blogging, and podcasting. This course will focus on the latest developments in journalism practice, emphasizing the cross-media applications and giving students basic skills to cover stories in a convergent way. For SU/BDJ majors, this course counts as a Newhouse elective. (NMD 3901)
Department: Public Communications
Credits: 3
BDJ380.1 Convergence Journalism
ART380.1 History of Cinema
Course focuses on those moments in narrative cinema’s development that possess particular relevance from a historical perspective, be it aesthetic, social or economic. From the origins of cinema through the essential moments of the silent film era to “New Hollywood.” (FTV 2915)
APH380.4 Digital Image Processing
This course aims at providing an introduction to digital imaging techniques through the assessment of the differences between conventional and modern methods. Methods of computer-aided image processing explained through computer-based concepts. Use of digital imaging as a tool of self expression. The relation between the pre-shooting and the post processed image. (POV 2521)
ECN380.10 Macroeconomics I
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course analyzes the different components of aggregate expenditure (consumption, investment, public spending and external sector) and aggregate balance. We study the unemployment and labor market performance. Each topic covers both traditional theories and more recent contributions also giving emphasis to empirical evidence and to economic policy conclusions to be drawn. The course objective is that students develop analytical capacity to interpret the data regarding the long-run growth of economies and the behavior of economic aggregates.
(PUC #EAE 220B – Macroeconomía I)
Pre-requisite: Intro to Macroeconomics course
ECN380.1 Political Economy
This course is taught in Spanish at a Chilean university and may not be offered every semester. The aim of this advanced course is to apply basic theories to the analysis of major economic problems in Chile. These are:
- Macroeconomic problems,
- Growth and productivity problems, and
- Income distribution and social problems.
This course encourages debate and critical thinking rather than the mere application of economic theories, shifting the focus away from identifying problems to actively looking for solutions.
Curso avanzado cuyo objetivo es la aplicación de teorías aprendidas con anterioridad en el análisis de los principales problemas económicos de Chile:
- Problemas macroeconómicos,
- Problemas de crecimiento y productividad, y
- Distribución del ingreso y problemas sociales.
El curso esta dirigido a incentivar el debate, análisis critico y la búsqueda de soluciones en lugar de una mera identificación de problemas.
(EAECO500 – Economia Politica)
Course note: Counts as an SU management major elective.
CEE380.5 Soil Mechanics – Mecanica de Suelos
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course aims to train students in the identification, analysis, and treatment of the most relevant problems associated with geotechnical engineering, with a particular emphasis on the study of stability, resistance, and soil masses. This course serves to supplement student training in the field of civil engineering in regards to common projects in foundations and earthworks.
(ICE 2613)
Prereq: Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
CEE380.4 Reinforced Concrete Structures – Hormigon Armado
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Católica and may not be offered every semester. This course provides an understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete elements against different types of stressors. Students learn about basic principles for designing the most common structural elements and the stressors that occurs in the design of reinforced concrete structures. They also learn about the basic elements in the design of reinforced masonry buildings.
(ICE 2412)
Prereq: Structural Design and Structural Analysis I
CEE380.3 Intro to Environmental Engineering – Ingeniería Ambiental
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Católica and may not be offered every semester. The course aims to sensitize students on environmental issues and show the will to assume responsibility when exercising their profession. After completing the course, the student should be able to: Assess the resources and the problems arising in the use of resources, identify the different phenomena that cause water pollution, soil and air, recognizing the possible causes and the main variables of environmental problems, be familiar with current environmental legislation and its implications and identify technological solutions to specific pollution problems.
(ICH 1303)
CEE380.2 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – Fundamentos de Geotecnia
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. Basics of geology and soil mechanics useful in resolution of certain civil engineering problems. It provides a basic understanding of the properties of soils and rocks that are relevant to civil engineering.
(ICE 2604)
Prereq: Mechanics of Solids
CEE380.1 Structural Analysis I – Analises Estructural I
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Católica and may not be offered every semester. The objective of this course is to prepare the student to analyze the behavior of structures for their design, so that by the end of the semester the student will be able to determine the internal forces, displacements and deformations in isostatic and hyperstatic structures through static charges.
(ICE 2113)
Prereqs: Differential Equations and Mechanics of Solids