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FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Department of Accounting and Finance ...................................................................... 6
Department of Business and Public Management .................................................... 6
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Architecture ............................................................................................ 16
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ............................................ 20
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering............................................ 20
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering ............................. 21
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Department of English Studies ..................................................................................... 36
Department of French Studies and Modern Languages ...................................... 38
FACULTY OF LETTERS
Department of Classics and Philosophy .................................................................... 54
Department of History and Archaeology ................................................................... 55
FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Department of Computer Science ................................................................................ 58
Department of Mathematics and Statistics ............................................................... 58
Department of Physics ...................................................................................................... 59
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
Department of Education ................................................................................................. 64
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INTRODUCTION
The Undergraduate Prospectus Supplement 2014-16 is issued in order to update the
current published information for the Undergraduate Studies at the University of
Cyprus. The full version of the Undergraduate Prospectus of the University of Cyprus is
issued every two years.
The supplement publication aims to give both current and potential students, relevant
and up to date information regarding the undergraduate programmes of study. The
Undergraduate Prospectus Supplement 2014-16 is issued in the interim year and
updates the existing data of Undergraduate Prospectus 2014-16. The Supplement
publication includes changes in course titles, course codes, course descriptions and
credits, alterations in the curriculum, two new undergraduate programmes and the
Diploma of Architect Engineer programme.
For more detailed information on undergraduate programmes offered, please visit the
online version of the Undergraduate Prospectus 2014-16 on the Publications website
(http://www.ucy.ac.cy/prospectuses).
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DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
New Course
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
AND DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
AFN 414: Energy Sector Accounting and Finance (6 ECTS)
This course is an introduction to oil and gas accounting with an emphasis on accounting
for costs incurred from the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil
and natural gas. It is designed to give students an understanding of the accounting
standards and practices that exist in the energy sector, and the skills to evaluate financial
performance in this industry. The students will learn about measurement of liquidity,
capital structure, operating performance and asset utilisation. Other topics of study
include: valuation issues, computation of appropriate returns benchmarks, accounting
under joint arrangements, required disclosures for oil and gas activities, and analysis of
relevant companies’ financial statements. At the conclusion of the course, students will
understand the basic characteristics of and differences between the downstream and
upstream sectors and their activities, as well as the main ethical issues involved in oil and
gas accounting practices.
Courses Title Changes
AFN 318: Principles of Auditing changes to AFN 318: Auditing I - (6 ECTS)
AFN 319 Principles of Taxation changes to AFN 319: Taxation I - (6 ECTS)
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
The Department of Business and Public Administration offers three undergraduate
programmes: Business Management, Operation Management and Marketing.
* The concentration in Management Science has been replaced with the concentration in
Operation Management in all relevant subjects in the current Undergraduate
Prospectus.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
TABLE A: PROGRAMME OF STUDIES IN ECONOMICS
4th YEAR / 7th Semester
ECO 399 Bachelor Thesis I [ECO 211, ECO 221, ECO 212] (6 ECTS) is now replaced by
ECO 397 Research Methods in Applied Economics Ι [ECO 211, ECO 212, ECO 221]
(6 ECTS)
ECO 397 Research Methods in Applied Economics Ι
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The course is an introduction to the tools required for those who wish to pursue
economics research or work as professional economists. The research toolbox for the
contemporary study of economics includes subject areas such as Mathematics and
Statistics, Academic Skills for Economists and Empirical Econometric Skills. The course will
introduce and then expand on the tools students need to master the material presented
in the programme; subsequently, students will be able to either undertake independent
research and /or work as professional economists.
8th Semester
ECO 499 Bachelor Thesis II (ECO 399) (8 ECTS) is now replaced by ECO 497 Research
Methods in Applied Economics ΙΙ (ECO 397) (8 ECTS)
ECO 497 Research Methods in Applied Economics ΙΙ
The course is the continuation of ECO 397,and presents a more in-depth look at the tools
needed for research in economics or for work as a professional economist. The research
toolbox of modern economists extends to areas such as Mathematics and Statistics,
Academic Skills for Economists and Empirical Econometric Skills. The course will
introduce and/or review the tools students need to master the material presented in the
programme, which will enable them to undertake independent research and/or work as
professional economists.
MODIFICATIONS IN THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY
TABLE A: PROGRAMME OF STUDIES IN ECONOMICS
This section outlines the Academic Programme leading to the degree in Economics. The
programme is presented by semester, and courses offered by the Department of
Economics are coded "ECO." The courses that students take from other Departments carry
that Department’s code.
1st Year
Semester I
ECO 111
MAS 001
MAS 061
CS 003
LAN 100
Principles of Microeconomics
Mathematics I
Statistical Analysis I
Introduction to Computer Science
General Advanced English
ECTS
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Semester II
ECO 121 Principles of Macroeconomic
ECO 212 Application of Quantitative Methods in Economics (MAS 061)
ECO 213 Mathematics for Economists I (MAS 001)
LAN 101 Academic English
Elective Course
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2nd Year
Semester III
ECO 211
ECO 221
ECO 222
ECO 223
Microeconomic Theory (ECO 111)
Macroeconomic Theory (ECO 121)
Introduction to Econometrics (ECO 212)
Mathematics for Economists II (ECO 213)
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ECO 301 Topics in Microeconomics (ECO 211)
ECO 302 Topics in Macroeconomics (ECO 221)
LAN 209 Advanced English for Global Communication
Restricted Elective Course
Elective Course
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3rd Year
Semester V
5 Restricted Elective Courses (5 X 6)
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Semester VI
5 Restricted Elective Courses (5 X 6)
30
4th Year
Semester VII
ECO 397 Research Methods in Applied Economics Ι (ECO 211, ECO 212, ECO 221)
Elective Course
3 Restricted Elective Courses (3 X 6)
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Semester VIII
ECO 497 Research Methods in Applied Economics ΙΙ (ECO 397)
Elective Course
3 Restricted Elective Courses (3 X 6)
Note: The courses in brackets are prerequisites
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TABLE D: REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ECONOMICS
Group A and B are replaced with the list below, Basic Courses remain the same
Optional Courses (at least 18 ECTS)
At least 3 courses from:
ECO 305 International Trade (ECO 211)
ECO 306 International Finance (ECO 221)
ECO 308 Economic Development (ECO 221)
ECO 309 Economic Growth (ECO 221)
ECO 310 Money, Banking and Financial Markets (ECO 221)
ECO 311 Labour Economics (ECO 211)
ECO 312 Industrial Organisation (ECO 211)
ECO 313 Public Economics (ECO 211)
ECO 315 International Taxation and National Tax Policy (ECO 211)
ECO 316 Economics of the European Union (ECO 111)
ECO 317 Topics in European Economics Integration (ECO 221)
ECO 320 History of Economic Thought
ECO 324 Introduction to Political Economy and Public Policy (ECO 211)
ECO 326 Urban and Regional Economics (ECO 211)
ECO 327 Environmental Economics (ECO 211)
ECO 331 Productivity and Technology (ECO 211)
ECO 355 Topics in International Economics (ECO 305)
ECO 362 Structure and Strategy of Firms (ECO 312)
ECO 363 Regulation Theory and Policy (ECO 211)
ECO 370 Topics in Financial and Monetary Economics (ECO 111, ECO 221)
ECO 398 Topics on the Cyprus Economy (ECO 211, ECO 221)
ECO 415 Game Theory (ECO 301)
ECO 473 Applied Econometrics (ECO 303)
Note: The courses in brackets are prerequisites
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TABLE B: RESTRICTED ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
FOR THE DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
Students must take at least 11 courses from the list of restricted elective
courses of the Department.
ECO 303
ECO 305
ECO 306
ECO 308
ECO 309
ECO 310
ECO 311
ECO 312
ECO 313
ECO 315
ECO 316
ECO 317
ECO 320
ECO 324
ECO 326
ECO 327
ECO 331
ECO 355
ECO 362
ECO 363
ECO 370
ECO 398
ECO 415
ECO 473
Econometrics (ECO 222)
International Trade (ECO 211)
International Finance (ECO 221)
Economic Development (ECO 221)
Economic Growth (ECO 221)
Money, Banking and Financial Markets (ECO 221)
Labour Economics (ECO 211)
Industrial Organisation (ECO 211)
Public Economics (ECO 211)
International Taxation and National Tax Policy (ECO 211)
Economics of the European Union (ECO 111)
Topics in European Economics Integration (ECO 221)
History of Economic Thought
Introduction to Political Economy and Public Policy (ECO 211)
Urban and Regional Economics (ECO 211)
Environmental Economics (ECO 211)
Productivity and Technology (ECO 211)
Topics in International Economics (ECO 305)
Structure and Strategy of Firms (ECO 312)
Regulation Theory and Policy (ECO 211)
Topics in Financial and Monetary Economics (ECO 111, ECO 221)
Topics on the Cyprus Economy (ECO 211, ECO 221)
Game Theory (ECO 301)
Applied Econometrics (ECO 303)
Note: The courses in brackets are prerequisites
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TABLE C: RESTRICTED ELECTIVE COURSES FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS FOR
THE DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
- All electives offered by the Department of Accounting and Finance, as well as all
electives offered by the Department of Business and Public Administration may be
taken as a restricted elective course. Certain courses carry prerequisites.
- The following courses from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics satisfy the
restricted elective requirement:
MAS 007 History of Mathematics
MAS 101 Calculus I
MAS 102 Calculus II
MAS 121 Linear Algebra I
MAS 131 Basic Mathematics
MAS 261 Probability I (MAS 101, MAS 102)
MAS 262 Statistics I
MAS 271 Numerical Analysis I
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Notes:
a. The elective lists above are indicative and subject to modification at the
beginning of each semester. The number of selected courses must be such that
the degree requirements are satisfied.
b. The Department may withdraw courses due to staff shortages or low
attendance.
c. The list of elective courses can be extended to include courses offered by other
Departments.
d. Students who take a course without taking the prerequisites will be NOT be
credited with the ECTS for the prerequisite course (s).
e. Restricted Elective Courses include all courses offered by our Department, and
also selected courses from other Departments of the University.
A Free Elective Course may be any course offered by any other Department of the
University.
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Students are free to decide when to take restricted or free elective courses based
on their programme.
f. Undergraduate students of the Department may enrol in a maximum of two of
the following four graduate courses, provided they have an overall grade point
average of at least 7.5:
ECO 651 Microeconomic Analysis II
ECO 652 Macroeconomic Analysis II
ECO 653 Statistics and Econometrics II
ECO 673 Applied Microeconometrics
(7.5 ECTS)
(7.5 ECTS)
(7.5 ECTS)
(7.5 ECTS)
Should undergraduates continue their studies in one of the Department’s
graduate programme, they will not be required to retake these graduate
courses.
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS / ELECTIVE COURSES
ARH 412 Architecture and the Critical History of Ecology (5 ECTS)
How have concepts of “nature” and “environment” influenced architectural thought and
practice? This history-theory of architecture course situates the development of
ecological awareness, debate and practice in architecture within the larger historical and
theoretical context of modern architecture. It covers topics from 19th-century back-tonature movements and early 20th-century community experiments, to mid-twentieth
century debates on science, technology, urbanization, postcolonial modernization, and
international development, all of which resonate with today's debates on environmental
responsibility, and have shaped current notions of eco-development, green architecture,
sustainability, etc. The course requires basic knowledge of modern architectural history.
ARH 421 Advanced Computer Aided Design (5 ECTS)
Prerequisite: ARH 220 or corresponding course in other Departments
A course on CAD literacy. Animation in CAD, Modeling Concepts, Camera Movements,
Lighting Conditions, Special Effect and Digital Editing of animation sequences. CAD as a
medium of communication as well as a design tool in architecture. Emphasis is placed on
the use of parametric design tools and digital fabrication mechanisms.
ARH 440 Architecture’s Spatial Agencies and their Political Dimension (5 ECTS)
What are architecture’s spatial agencies and their political dimensions in today’s
globalized world characterized by increasing mobilities and contested urban territories?
The roundtable format of this seminar class concentrates on the public role of
architectural practice in such context and on ways of reaching out to other disciplines
such as urban planning and visual arts. Students are required to design an interactive
project. This is an important feature of the course, as through the project students will
learn to grasp complex urban processes, project actors’ relations and engagement,
handle issues of negotiation and conflict and understand the role of means of
representation in such processes.
DIPLOMA OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER
The Department of Architecture now offers a programme of study that leads to the
degree, Diploma of Architect-Engineer. To earn the Diploma degree, students must
successfully complete the required course of study, as described in detail below.
This programme requires a minimum of two semesters’ full-time study. The maximum
time allowed for completion of the graduate Diploma degree is set by the University
regulations.
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Admission to the Programme of Studies
Applicants to the programme of studies leading to the Diploma of Architect-Engineer
must have a Bachelor degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in Architecture.
Candidates must submit a formal application to the Department of Architecture, as well
as documentary evidence of their academic qualifications. The application must be
submitted within the announced time limits by the University.
Candidates who were awarded their Bachelor degree (B.Sc.) in Architecture from the
University of Cyprus, within the year prior to application for the Diploma degree, are
approved for admission without further evaluation. In all other cases the applications are
evaluated by the Postgraduate Admissions Committee of the Department of Architecture,
which makes suggestions to the Council of the Department for final approval of the
selected candidates. The applicants to the Diploma of Architect-Engineer programme are
selected according to the following criteria:
• Applicant’s abilities, experience and qualifications, as well as undergraduate academic
performance.
• Portfolio of architectural projects, accomplished inside or outside the University.
• Practical experience in an office or at the construction site.
• Availability of graduate positions in the programme. Candidates who have graduated
from the University of Cyprus with a B.Sc. in Architecture within the last year are awarded
the first available positions.
The Department of Architecture is not required to fill all the announced places for the
Diploma of Architect-Engineer.
Academic Advising
Upon admission to the programme and prior to registration, students are assigned or may
select a temporary advisor from among the faculty in the Department of Architecture.
This advisor will help the student select courses for the first semester of study.
Once students register for the course ARH 501, Introduction to Diploma Thesis (Research),
they must identify, according to their chosen area of concentration, a diploma advisor
who agrees to assume the role of academic advisor, and with whom a suitable
dissertation topic and the remaining plan of study are arranged. The academic advisor will
propose an appropriate Diploma committee to the Council of the Department of
Architecture. This Committee consists of the diploma advisor as the head /chair; at least
one other faculty member from the Department of Architecture; and at least one other
faculty member from within or outside the University. Outside members can be faculty
members from other accredited institutions, or other qualified experts holding a Ph.D.
degree or equivalent. The Committee members will be selected according to their areas
of specialization in relation to the student’s diploma thesis.
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Course Of Study
The programme of studies at the University of Cyprus is based on the European Credit
Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The ECTS is a student-centered system that
assigns credit value to courses based on the student workload. These credits are
recognized as equivalent by all participating universities.
The course of study leading to the Diploma of Architect-Engineer degree requires the
completion of at least 60 ECTS, which are distributed among graduate courses and the
design diploma thesis. These credit units are in addition to those acquired for the
Bachelor degree (B.Sc.) in Architecture. In this framework, students will take one graduate
course from at least two different areas of studies, i.e., Architectural Theory and History,
Architectural Communication Media, Architectural Technology, or Urban Design. The 60
ECTS should be distributed as follows:
1st Semester (Fall)
ARH 501 Introduction to Diploma Thesis
2 courses ARH 5ΧΧ
Total:
14 ECTS
16 ECTS
30 ECTS
2nd Semester (Spring)
ARH 503 Diploma Thesis
Total:
30 ECTS
30 ECTS
In consultation with their advisors, students will select courses that will enable them to
successfully write a diploma thesis. Any courses that are not included in the graduate
programme of studies in Architecture must be approved by the Committee of
Postgraduate Studies in the Department of Architecture, following a justified petition by
the student, signed by his/her academic advisor. In order to count towards the graduate
programme requirements, the Postgraduate Committee of the Programme of
Architecture must approve the petition before the student registers for the respective
courses.
Diploma Thesis
To be awarded the Diploma of Architect-Engineer, the student must submit a final
architectural design as the diploma thesis. The subject of the diploma thesis is selected by
the student in mutual agreement with his/her academic advisor. At a minimum, the
diploma thesis requires two semesters of study; the first semester is devoted to a
research-based introduction to the subject. The subject of the diploma is defined
according to the interests of the faculty and the available infrastructure and means for its
support.
The student must prepare a brief written proposal of his/her intended diploma thesis at
least one year before the intended date of graduation. Following the written approval of
the proposal by the academic advisor, the Department of Architecture approves the
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Diploma Committee, which will consist of the diploma advisor as the head of the
committee, and at least two other faculty members with relevant design-research
interests. The defense of the diploma thesis is open to the public and includes a 30minute-long presentation by the candidate, which could include visual material, followed
by a 30-minute-long open discussion, and concluding with a closed session of the
Examining Committee. If the defense is deemed satisfactory, the candidate must submit
two original hard copies, one to the University Library and one to the Department, as well
as one electronic version of the dissertation in PDF format to the Department of
Architecture for documentation and dissemination. If the diploma thesis is rejected, the
candidate is entitled to request a repetition of the defense one more time. In this case, the
timing and terms of the resubmission of the diploma thesis must be set out in writing by
the Examining Committee, in the frame of the regulations on postgraduate studies of the
University.
Postgraduate Courses Offered to Diploma Students
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Compulsory Courses
ARH 501 and ARH 503 Diploma Thesis
Specialized architectural design studio including site selection, consideration of
architectural context and environmental impacts, development of user function and
space programmes and architectural planning issues. The project will have a solid
intellectual and historical foundation, as well as strong aesthetic and visual qualities; it
should also reveal thoughtful selection and integration of structural and environmental
systems, urban and rural contexts. The student selects the area of design emphasis
depending on his/her particular interests.
(ECTS assigned by the thesis advisor)
ELECTIVES
Most of the graduate courses (500 and above) offered by the Department of Architecture
are also open to Diploma students. For the description of these courses please refer to the
Postgraduate Prospectus.
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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A student is awarded the B.Sc. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering when
he/she completes all the mandatory courses (195 ECTS), three free elective courses (15
ECTS) and six restricted elective courses (30 ECTS). The free elective courses must be taken
from at least two different Schools of the University of Cyprus other than School of
Engineering and they are meant to expose the student to different disciplines. The
restricted elective courses belong to a group of CEE courses that offer specialization in
advanced subjects within the CEE discipline.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COURSE CHANGES
1. At Semester 1 MAS 021 Calculus I is replaced with MAS 025.1 Engineering
Mathematics I (ECTS 5)
2. At Semester 3 MAS 022 Calculus II is replaced with MAS 029.2 Elements of Linear
Algebra (ECTS 5)
3. At Semester 4 ECE 213 Computer Organization and Microprocessors Laboratory
(ECTS 3)
4. At ECE 326 Dynamical Systems and Control co-requisite course now is ECE 327
Introductory Control Systems Laboratory
5. New Course ECE307 (description follows)
ECE307 Digital integrated Circuits
Year 3 / Elective and Core Course / ECTS 6 / Prerequisites: ECE 205, 210, 211
Objectives: Introduce the principles and practices behind the design and operation of
modern digital integrated circuits; provide an understanding of the operation of basic
integrated circuit blocks such as the CMOS inverter, NAND and NOR gates, MOSFET based
amplifiers, Phase-Lock-Loops, TTL logic, Bi-CMOS and BJT Digital Circuits. Fabrication and
Layout Techniques.
Outcomes:
-Ability to formulate and solve computationally based problems related to circuits.
-Demonstrate knowledge related to principles of digital integrated circuits, modeling,
design flow techniques, operation and optimization.
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-Ability to design, implement, test and troubleshoot digital integrated circuits consisting
of fundamental building blocks such as CMOS logic gates.
Description: This course provides education in digital circuit analysis and design.
Students will learn to analyze and design basic digital circuits, particularly with
applications to combinatorial logic gates, sequential logic and regenerative logic circuits.
Students will further improve their circuit simulation skills (e.g., PSpice) for the analysis of
logic circuits. The course will cover topics such as Semiconductor BJTs & Diode Logic
Circuits, MOSFET Structure & Mathematical Modeling Equations, MOSFET Logic Circuits,
Regenerative Logic Circuits, Analog-to-Digital & Digital-to-Analog Converters and
Semiconductor Memories.
Bibliography: Rabaey et al., Digital Integrated Circuits, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall
Assessment: - A midterm and a final examination
- Homework assignments
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
The Department offers: B.Sc. in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Minor
in Biomedical Engineering.
FINAL YEAR PROJECT
This project is a full-year course and is compulsory for all fourth-year Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering students. The project may be either a group or an individual
one. Faculty members will suggest appropriate topics and students will decide on one in
consultation with their academic advisors. The purpose of this project is for students to
solve an interesting engineering problem using a combination of analytical,
computational and / or experimental means.
Areas of Concentration
Students enrolled in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programme are
expected to take a minimum of 5 elective courses (30 ECTS) from the list of technical
elective courses. Elective courses in the following areas are offered: Mechanical
Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science
and Engineering.
Areas of Research
Research in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering covers a wide
range of fields such as:
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
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• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical System Modeling and Controls
• Micro- and Nano-technology
• Robotics
• Thermofluid Mechanics and Energy Systems
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Compulsory Courses
MME 105 Experimental and Statistical Analysis I (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
This experimental course introduces students to: the basic experimental techniques used
to determine physical parameters; the statistical analysis of experimental data; graphical
methods for data presentation; the preparation of laboratory reports.
MME 106 Ιntroduction to Engineering (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
This course offers a general introduction to the Mechanical and Manufacturing
Engineering profession. This includes the basic principles of mechanical design, laws of
nature (principle of conservation of mass, linear momentum, and energy), physical
concepts and parameters such as forces, pressure, work, energy, heat transfer, analysis of
simple systems/ problems from all areas of engineering.
MME 107 Introduction to Electromagnetism (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
This course outlines the basic concepts and phenomena of Electromagnetism, and aims
to develop students’ ability to solve problems using calculus. Topics covered include:
Electric charge and matter; Electric field; Electrostatic potential; Capacitors and dielectrics;
Electric current and resistance; DC circuits; Magnetism; Magnetic fields; Ampere’s law;
Faraday's law; Inductance and coils; Electromagnetic oscillations; AC circuits;
Electromagnetic waves.
MME 117 Computational Engineering Ι (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
The course offers an introduction to computer programming using FORTRAN and
MATLAB. Examples from various engineering fields are used to develop programming
algorithms. The first part of the course focuses on the basic programming commands in
FORTRAN. Subsequently, engineering problems dealt with in the course Mechanics-I will
be solved through computer algorithms. The last part of the course is an introduction to
the computational package MATLAB.
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MME 125 Statics (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
Statics of Particles, Rigid Bodies, Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies, Centroids and Centers of
Gravity, Analysis of Structures, Forces in Beams and Cables, Friction, Moments of Inertia.
MME 145 Computer Aided Drafting (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
Engineers must be able to create and interpret detailed and assembled drawings in order
to communicate ideas. The course emphasizes the connection between drawings and
three-dimensional geometric models and the actual design and manufacturing of a
product. Topics taught include: international conventions and standards; drawing scales;
drawing line types; projection planes; views and view layout; isometric views; auxiliary
views; sections; three-dimensional geometric modeling. Based on the topics and ideas
discussed in class, students form teams to develop an integrated three-dimensional
model of a mechanical device. Autodesk Mechanical and SolidWorks are used as software
tools for the creation of drawings and geometric models.
MME 155 Material Science and Engineering I (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
This course focuses on the structure-property relations of metals, ceramics and plastics,
with an emphasis on mechanical properties. Topics include: Crystal structure; Material
microstructure; Dislocations and defects; Phase diagrams and phase transformations;
Processing and mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites;
Heat treatment of metals; Strain hardening; Fracture, fatigue and multi-axis loading;
Creep and stress relaxation; Materials-related design issues, materials selection.
MME 156 Chemistry for Engineers (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
Atomic structure and chemical bonds. Chemical Equations: Stoichiometry, moles,
concentration, molarity, density, etc. Chemical equations involving acids and bases;
chemical equations involving gases; combustion reactions. Redox reactions. Examples:
Electrolysis, corrosion, photosynthesis, fuel cells. Chemical Thermodynamics: Entropy,
enthalpy and free energy, standard enthalpy changes of formation and combustion.
Equilibria: Equilibria in physical processes, characteristic features of a dynamic
equilibrium, equilibria in chemical reactions, the equilibrium constant and the
equilibrium law; factors affecting chemical equilibria. Ionic equilibria in aqueous solution.
Reaction rates and influencing factors. Reaction rate and equilibria principles to industrial
processes. Special topics: Petroleum and alkanes. Catalysis. Recycling.
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MME 215 Thermodynamics I (5 ECTS)
No prerequisites
The fundamental conservation principles for mass, momentum and energy and the
principle of the non-destruction of entropy are applied to the engineering analysis of
open and closed thermodynamic systems. A well-organized engineering analysis through
the method of “production accounting” is emphasized. Basic concepts such as work, heat,
internal energy and entropy are clearly defined. The thermodynamic state postulate is
introduced, leading to the use of thermodynamic diagrams, tables and equations of state.
The ideal gas model is discussed in detail, including its range of applicability. Basic energy
conversion and heating/refrigeration cycles are considered, with emphasis on energy
availability and efficiency analysis.
MME 216 Incompressible Fluid Mechanics Ι (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MAS 025
Introduction: basic concepts and definitions. Application of the laws of nature in open
and closed macroscopic systems. Applications in problems with practical interest.
Differential description of kinematics, fluid deformation and the laws of nature. Analysis
using dimensional analysis. Analytic solution of simple problems. Boundary layer theory,
external and internal flows.
ΜΜE 217 Heat Transfer (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MAS 025
Linear and volumetric expansion. Mechanisms of Heat Transfer (HT), Fourier, Newton and
thermal radiation laws of HT. Conductivity and diffusion coefficients, emissivity. Electrical
analog of HT, electrical resistance and equivalent thermal circuits. General differential
equation of heat conservation. Steady conduction in one dimension with or without
internal heat sources, analytical solutions of flat walls, cylinders and spheres. Steady
conduction in two dimensions, shape factors, numerical solutions. HT from fins and
extended surfaces. Transient HT, Heisler charts, semi-infinite solids. Lumped capacitance
method, Biot and Fourier numbers. Forced and natural convection, Reynolds, Prandtl,
Nusselt, Rayleigh and Grashof dimensionless numbers. Mixed convection, boiling and
condensation. Heat exchangers. The course includes laboratory exercises.
MME 225 Dynamics (5 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 125
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of dynamics and their
application to the analysis of motion of particles and rigid bodies in two and three
dimensions. Topics covered: (a) kinematics of particles, (b) kinetics of particles (Newton's
second law, methods of energy and momentum, systems of particles), (c) kinematics of
rigid bodies, (d) planar kinetics of rigid bodies (forces and acceleration, plane motion of
rigid bodies, energy and momentum methods), and (e) introduction to dynamics of rigid
bodies in three dimensions.
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MME 226 Mechatronics I (5 ECTS)
Prerequisites: MME 107, MAS 025
Analog electronics, circuit elements, active/passive, waveforms. DC circuit analysis:
Thevenin, Nortons theorem, max power transfer theorem. AC Circuit analysis: Filters Low
pass, high pass and band pass. Active devices: Diodes, bipolar transistors, types and
operation. The half-wave and full-wave rectifier, photodiodes, thermistors. Bipolar
transistor amplifiers, types and operation, circuit analysis. Introduction to gain, open loop,
closed loop, feedback, transfer functions. First-order systems, poles and zeros, stability
criteria. Digital electronics, mosfets, jfets types and operation, square waveforms. Binary
and hexadecimal arithmetic, Karnaugh maps. Logic gates NOT, OR, AND, NOR, NAND, XOR
truth tables and circuits. Inverters, Half/ full adders, sequential, combinational logic, flip
flops, registers.
MME 227 Vibrations (6 ECTS)
Prerequisites: MAS 025, MME 225
This is an introductory course on mechanical vibrations. One degree of freedom systems
are used to explain: (a) the basic principles of modeling, (b) the second-order differential
equations that modeling yields, and (c) the relationship between the system physical
parameters and the differential equations. The notions of (un)damped natural frequency
and resonance are defined using system parameters, and their real-life importance is
thoroughly discussed. Two degree of freedom systems are studied in order to define the
concept of mode shape. Finally, the wave equation as a model of mechanical elements
with distributed elasticity and inertia is introduced.
MME 228 Mechatronics ΙΙ (6 ECTS)
Prerequisites: MME 226, MME 107
Mechatronics II involves experiments covering dc and ac circuits, analogue and digital
electronics and simple mechatronic systems. More specifically, students perform
experiments on circuits involving resistances in series, parallel, potentiometers,
resistances in series with capacitors or inductors making use of oscilloscopes and
multimeters in order to determine power factors, total resistance and study resonance by
changing frequency. They study the diode under forward and reverse bias, operational
amplifier circuits and digital circuits involving logic gates. Finally they construct simple
mechatronic systems using PLCs and small robots.
MME 255 Materials Science and Engineering II (5 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 155
This course is the second part of the series “Materials Science and Engineering” and the
main objective is the understanding of the structure-physical properties relationship for
the whole range of materials - metals, ceramics and polymers. The first part of the course
briefly examines topics such as crystal structure and defects in metals and ceramics. Then
the course focuses on the thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of the
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aforementioned materials. The last part of the course discusses both how to select
materials for engineering applications, and the economic, environmental and social
issues related to the science and technology of materials. The course includes a series of
demonstrations and experimental exercises.
MME 256 Strength of Materials (5 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 125
Elastic behavior; three-dimensional stress and strain. Deformation energy and work.
Engineering theory of bending and torsion. Composite loading of prismatic beam. Skew
bending, bending with axial load. Section core – inert area. Shearing of thin-wall sections
due to bending. Torsion of thin-wall sections. Elasto-plastic behavior, uniaxial behavior.
Elasto-plastic bending and torsion. Plastic analysis of beams. Von Mises yield criterion.
Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion.
MME 315 Thermodynamics II (6 ECTS)
Prerequisites: MME 215, MAS 025
This course is a continuation of Thermodynamics I, and examines the design and
performance of advanced energy conversion systems. The thermodynamics of
nonreactive mixtures are introduced, with emphasis on air-water-vapor mixtures and
applications to air conditioning systems: psychrometry, comfort zones, accounting for
thermal loads, design of air conditioning systems. Introduction to the thermodynamics of
compressible fluid flow follows: speed of sound, Mach number, regimes in compressible
flow, one-dimensional steady isentropic flow, choking in isentropic flow, shock waves,
isentropic flow in convergent-divergent passages, compressibility effects with friction
and heat transfer. A design competition for the optimization of a thermodynamic system
using thermodynamics software is included.
MME 316 Incompressible Fluid Mechanics ΙΙ (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 216
Brief repetition of the basic concepts of fluid mechanics. Analysis of internal flow
networks and external flows with application in aerodynamics. Introduction to rotational
fluid mechanics. Conservation of angular momentum for closed and open systems.
Theoretical description and analysis of pumps and power engines.
MME 317 Computational Engineering ΙΙ (6 ECTS)
Prerequisites: MME 117, MAS 027, MAS 029
This course is an introduction to numerical methods for the solution of real engineering
problems in the areas of vibrations, statics and dynamics, heat transfer, wave propagation,
etc. Topics covered include numerical integration and optimization, and solution of
ordinary and partial differential equations with Taylor series, Euler, Runge-Kutta, finite
differences, and Crank-Nickolson methods. The course also covers solutions to initial and
boundary value problems. It includes a programming component for writing algorithms
for the numerical solutions in FORTRAN and use of established packages like MatLab.
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ΜΜΚ 318 Thermal Engines (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 315
Types and technologies of thermal engines, thermodynamic cycles and performance
Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), kinematics. Thermodynamic cycles and performance
metrics. Timing, two-stroke and four-stroke ICE. Operating principles of Otto, Diesel, HCCI
and gas turbines. Combustion of gas mixtures. Theoretical and actual cycles of
reciprocating engines and gas turbines. Energy balance. Heat transfer, lubrication and
cooling. Special conditions and problems of combustion of various fuels. Mixture
Formation, load settings. Configuration of the combustion chambers and fuel injection.
Pollutants & emissions. Turbocharging and supercharging. The course includes a series of
laboratory exercises.
MME 325 Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems (6 ECTS)
Prerequisites: ΜAS 027, ΜΜE 225
The course introduces a unified approach for modeling real dynamic systems. Modeling
is done with appropriate graphical or state-space equation models, in order to meet the
requirements during the use of the models in design and automatic control. Methods of
system analysis are used for calculating behavioral characteristics and for evaluating the
accuracy of modeling assumptions. Topics taught: lumped parameter models; rigid body
models; models with electric, fluid and thermal elements; interfaces; state-space
equations; block diagrams; analysis of linear systems; Laplace transforms – transfer
functions; time and frequency domain response; stability. Students learn to use
computational analysis tools via Matlab/Simulink.
MME 327 Control Engineering (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 325
Introduction to control systems including sensors and actuators. Control system analysis
and design using differential equations and Laplace transforms. Order of systems,
stability, poles and zeros, feedback control theory. Examples of control systems such as
temperature control, water level control in boilers, etc.
MME 345 Machine Elements (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 256
This course introduces methods for the calculation, selection and use of components
(machine elements) used in mechanical engineering. The course introduces engineering
design principles while it reinforces students’ understanding of material properties, load
and stress analysis, deformation and elasticity, and theories of material failure. Then the
main machine elements are defined, as are their properties and selection procedure. The
following machine elements are studied: shafts; screws/nonpermanent joints;
welding/permanent joints; springs; bearings; lubrication/journal bearings. The course
includes a team project for the design of an engineering device and its 3D geometric
modeling on a computer.
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MME 346 Mechanical Design (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 345
This is a two-part course on machine elements and design. First, the topics on machine
elements are discussed: gears and power transmission, strength of gears, principles of
operation of clutches and brakes, and the theory of flexible machine elements such as
belts and chains. Then the design process is the focus· preparation of the design brief,
generation of ideas and concepts that could meet the goals of the design brief,
materialisation of the final product.
MME 347 Design and Manufacturing (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 145
Introduction to modern Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing Technology, with
emphasis on geometrical aspects (material aspects are covered in MME348). Design by
CAD, representation of 2D/3D lines, surfaces and objects, geometric processing by
homogeneous transformations. Rapid prototyping with material deposition technologies, systems and applications. Machining processes, material removal, nontraditional technologies, manufacturing by CAM. Shaping by deformation/flow of foil and
bulk material, CAE analysis. Surface patterning by lithography, coating and etching,
micro- and nanotechnology. Metrology, microscopy, scanning and machine vision,
instruments and image processing. Tolerances, fits, surface quality and defects. Assembly
and transportation with automation, robotics and navigation systems. Applications of
Design and Manufacturing Systems.
MME 348 Manufacturing Processes (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 347
This course will take a broad look at the various manufacturing processes for available
engineering materials. The lecture material will be reinforced by laboratory sessions and
problem sets. Topics covered include: Introduction to manufacturing processes for
engineering materials; Review of fundamental mechanics of plastic deformation;
Structure and manufacturing properties of metals; Surface structure, treatments and
tribology; Metal-casting and heat treatment processes; Bulk deformation processes:
turning, milling, drilling, etc.; Material removal processes: abrasive, chemical, electrical
and high-energy beams; Joining processes: soldering, brazing, welding, etc.; Micro- and
nanofabrication.
MME 405 Final Year Project I (4 ECTS)
This project is a full-year course and is compulsory for all fourth-year Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering students. The project may be either a group or an individual
one. Faculty members suggest appropriate topics and students select a topic in
consultation with their academic advisors. The purpose of this project is for students to
solve an interesting engineering problem using a combination of analytical,
computational and / or experimental means.
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MME 406 Final Year Project II (6 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 405
Continuation of the course “Final Year Project I”
Technical Elective Courses
MME 416 Refrigeration, Heating, and Air-conditioning (7 ECTS)
Prerequisites: MME 217, MME 315
Analysis and design of air-conditioning systems for maintaining comfort conditions in
both small and large buildings. Analysis of refrigeration systems for industrial
applications. Topics covered: Climatological data; Comfort conditions; Psychrometry;
Solar loads; Air-conditioning loads; Loads of walls, Glass windows, Lighting, Human heat,
Devices; Refrigerants; Basic refrigeration Cycles; Air conditioning system: fan-coil units, air
(variable flow or temperature), water/air, heat pump; Design of air-conditioning system.
ΜΜΚ 417 Energy systems (7 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 315
Energy and power, energy balance, conversion efficiency. Conventional, renewable
energy sources. Steam & gas turbines, Electric Motors, Generators. Cogeneration.
Thermoelectrics and applications, fuel cells, operating principle and types, hydrogen as a
fuel. Solar energy and calculation of solar potential, solar geometry. Solar thermal
systems. Photovoltaics, formulas, curves and operating performance. Wind energy and
wind power, wind turbines, wind farms. Hydro energy. Biomass, Biogas. Geothermal, wave
energy and marine currents. The course includes laboratory exercises.
MME 426 Vibrations Theory and Applications (7 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 227
The course will: (a) present the mechanics of linear vibrations through the notion of
frequency response function; (b) introduce the basic concepts pertaining to non-linear
systems. It includes the following topics: structure of dynamics and dynamical examples
from various scientific disciplines, generalized coordinates, vibrations of multi-degree and
infinite degree of freedom systems, non-linear system behaviour characterization: limit
cycles and chaos.
MME 427 Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms (7 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 325
The objective of the course is to study the kinematics and dynamics of planar
mechanisms. Knowledge gained in previous courses is reinforced by applying it to
realistic kinematics and dynamics problems of machinery. After the successful
completion of this course, students will have the general mathematical and
computational skills to perform high-fidelity kinematics and dynamics analysis of
machine elements including linkages, cams, and gears. Topics covered: rigid body
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kinematics and dynamics; graphical and analytical mechanism synthesis; geartrain and
cam analysis; dynamics and analysis of reciprocating machines. Students learn to use
generalized and specialized software for mechanism analysis, e.g., Matlab, SolidWorks,
Working Model.
MME 436 Cell and Tissue Mechanics (7 ECTS)
No prerequisites
The course involves the study of the mechanical behavior of native human tissues, and
how their mechanical properties are related to tissue function and pathology. Basic
knowledge of mechanics (stresses, deformations, balance laws) will be employed to study
the mechanical response of tissues such as arteries, heart valve leaflets, muscle tissue and
bones. Subsequently, we will show how changes in the mechanical properties of these
tissues can lead to diseases such as hypertension, and arteriosclerotic plaques. The course
does not require knowledge of biology.
MME 456 Properties of Polymers and Polymer Processing (7 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 155
The course is divided into two parts. In the first part, the mechanical properties of
polymers (e.g., elasticity, viscoelasticity, strength, etc.) and the effect of their structural
and chemical characteristics on their mechanical behavior are discussed. The structureproperties correlation, the thermal transitions of polymers and how these are capable of
affecting their properties, as well as the rheological characteristics of polymeric solutions
and melts are analyzed. In the second part, different methods used in polymer processing
such as mixing, reinforcement, molding, etc., are discussed.
MME 457 Metrology and Materials Characterization Techniques (7 ECTS)
No prerequisites
Measurements methodology. Metrology. Quality in measurements and testing. Reference
materials. Accreditation. Analysis and structural characterization of materials at macromicro- and nano- levels. Materials properties techniques (mechanical, thermal, electrical,
optical, etc.). The course includes labs on selected techniques.
MME 458 Materials for Energy and Environment (7 ECTS)
Prerequisite: MME 255
The course addresses questions such as: How can we meet rising energy demands? What
are our options? Are there viable long-term solutions for the future? The course also
introduces students to the fundamental materials science at the heart of: Renewable
energy sources, Nonrenewable energy sources, Future transportation systems, Energy
efficiency, and Energy storage.
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FIRST YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
ECTS
SPRING SEMESTER
ECTS
MAS 025 - Engineering Mathematics I
5
ΜΑS 026 - Engineering Mathematics ΙΙ
5
LAN 100 - General Advanced English
5
LAN 104 - English for Technical Purposes
5
MME 105 - Experimental and Statistical Analysis 5
MME 107 - Introduction to Electromagnetism 5
MME 106 - Introduction to Engineering
5
MME 145 - Computer Aided Drafting
MME 117 - Computational Engineering Ι
5
MME 155 - Material Science and Engineering I 5
MME 125 - Statics
5
MME 156- Chemistry for Engineers
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ΜΑS 027 - Engineering Mathematics III
5
ΜΑS 029 - Elements of Linear Algebra
5
MME 215 - Thermodynamics Ι
5
MME 216 - Incompressible Fluid Mechanics Ι
6
MME 225 - Dynamics
5
MME 217 - Heat Transfer
6
MME 226 - Mechatronics Ι
5
MME 227 - Vibrations
6
MME 228 - Mechatronics ΙΙ
7
MME 255 - Materials Science and Engineering ΙΙ 5
MME 256 - Strength of Materials
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MME 315 - Thermodynamics ΙΙ
6
MME 317 - Computational Engineering ΙΙ
6
MME 316 - Incompressible Fluid Mechanics ΙΙ
6
MME 318 - Thermal Engines
6
MME 325 - Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Systems
6
MME 327 - Control Engineering
6
MME 346 - Mechanical Design
6
MME 345 - Machine Elements
6
MME 348 - Manufacturing Processes
MME 347 - Design and Manufacturing
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ΜΜE 405 - Final Year Project I
4
ΜΜE 406 - Final Year Project II
6
ΜME 4… - Technical Elective Course
7
ΜΜE 4… - Technical Elective Course
7
ΜME 4… - Technical Elective Course
7
ΜΜE 4… - Technical Elective Course
7
ΜME 4… - Technical Elective Course
7
Elective Course
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Elective Course
Elective Course
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Technical Elective Courses
ECTS
ΜΜE 416 - Refrigeration, Heating and Air-conditioning
7
ΜΜE 417 - Energy Systems
7
ΜΜE 426 - Vibrations Theory and Applications
7
ΜΜE 427 - Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms
7
ΜΜE 436 - Cell and Tissue Mechanics
7
ΜΜE 456 - Properties of Polymers and Polymer Processing
7
ΜΜE 457 - Metrology and Materials Characterization Techniques
7
ΜΜE 458 - Materials for Energy and Environment
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES
Undergraduate Studies Guide, pp. 113-114
B.A. IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
COMPULSORY COURSES
Fall Semester, 1st Year
ENG 101 – Academic Communication in English
Spring Semester, 1st Year
ENG 103 – Academic Essay Writing
Fall Semester, 2nd Year
ENG 239 – Introduction to Cultural Criticism
ENG 279 – Introduction to Critical Thinking
Spring Semester, 2nd Year
ENG 249 – Frontiers of/in Europe
Fall Semester, 4th Year
ENG 508 – Philosophy and Poetics in European Cinema
Elective in Translation Studies (ENG 570-599)
Spring Semester, 4th Year
ENG 590 Translating for the EU Institutions
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENG 279 Introduction to Critical Thinking (5 ECTS)
This course will give students the analytic, critical and reflective skills necessary for their
development as discriminating readers and effective writers. Through the careful analysis
of a wide range of texts (journalistic, scientific, philosophical, literary) and cultural
artefacts (photographs, videos, films, artworks), students will learn the basics of inductive
and deductive reasoning and will develop the ability to select and evaluate information,
analyse genre, style and tone, interpret and engage with ideas, draw informed
conclusions and formulate persuasive arguments.
ENG 239 Introduction to Cultural Criticism (5 ECTS)
The course will familiarize students with the methodological and theoretical concerns
involved in the comparative study and analysis of culture(s). Particular emphasis will be
given to the main debates surrounding the concept of culture and its historical
development, the distinction between “high culture” and “popular culture,” the class, race
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and gender politics of canonicity, the epistemological and ethical stakes entailed in any
attempt to understand other cultures and unfamiliar forms of cultural production. A
broad range of activities and objects will be analysed in relation to historical or
geographical mappings, political and economic contexts, official and marginal
discourses.
ENG 249 Frontiers of/in Europe (5 ECTS)
The concept(s) of Europe has been defined with respect to both Its internal borders and
its external limits. The course surveys two areas: a) the expansion into space and the
redefinition of the concept of Europe and European identities; b) the different criteria –
climatic, anthropological, cultural, religious, linguistic, (geo)political – by which Europe’s
internal borders have been (re)drawn. Aimed towards revealing the blurriness and
shifting character of such frontiers, a multidisciplinary approach is adopted, with a special
emphasis on case studies of the (incomplete) European expansion: the Polish plains,
Scandinavia, the Iberian Peninsula, Cyprus, North Africa, the Balkans and Turkey.
ENG 508 Philosophy and Poetics in European Cinema (7.5 ECTS)
What does a discussion of a Cinema Poetics entail? How can we speak of a Film Poetics as
a Poetics of Difference? What is the relationship between cinema, philosophy and
poetics? These are some of the central questions that this course explores through close
readings of a variety of films, mainly but not exclusively from the European cinematic
tradition. Our aims are: to pay tribute to visual poems of various types, to consider their
philosophical grounds and to delve into the differential worlds that these open up. Our
approach is both ontological (asking questions about the essence of cinema) and
phenomenological, allowing the films to speak in their own way and disclose their many
layers of meaning.
ENG 590 Translating for EU Institutions (7.5 ECTS)
The aims of this course are to expose students to the main topics of translation and
interpreting, and to clarify the similarities and differences in the two subfields of
Translation Studies. The theoretical aspects that will be covered include among others:
types and modes of translation and interpreting, culture and translation/interpreting
(cultural specifics), approaches to translation strategies and techniques (methodology),
the problem of equivalence vs. correspondence (context and situation), terminology and
LSP-texts, the role of the language mediator (ethics, agency and communication theory),
knowledge management and resources, text linguistics.
Elective Courses for the BA in European Studies
After consultation with, and approval from, the Chairperson of the Department of French
Studies and Modern Languages, students working towards the BA in European Studies
may register for electives offered by the Department of English Studies.
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DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH STUDIES AND MODERN LANGUAGES
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
The Department offers two undergraduate degrees:
A. French Studies Degree (Diplôme d’Études françaises)
B. Modern Languages and European Studies Degree
A. FRENCH STUDIES (DIPLÔME D’ETUDES FRANÇAISES)
Le Diplôme de Langue et Littérature françaises a pour objectif de former les étudiant(e)s
de manière à ce qu’ils/elles acquièrent : une excellente compétence communicative en
français; une bonne connaissance générale de la linguistique et des principales
approches théoriques appliquées à la langue française, ainsi que la faculté d’utiliser leur
savoir en linguistique et en langue française dans les domaines de la recherche et de
l’enseignement; une bonne connaissance générale de la littérature française du Moyen
Âge jusqu'à nos jours, des littératures francophones, des principes de la littérature
comparée et de la théorie de la littérature, ainsi qu’une connaissance approfondie de
textes ou d’ensembles de textes mis au programme.
ÉTUDES FRANÇAISES – CONDITIONS REQUISES
En vue de l’obtention du Diplôme en Études françaises, les étudiants doivent avoir réussi
à un nombre de cours totalisant au moins 240 crédits.
• Cours obligatoires (la majorité enseignée en langue française):
GAL 102 Discours oral I
GAL 103 Discours écrit I
GAL 104 Discours écrit II
GAL 131 Société française contemporaine
GAL 171 Introduction aux outils de la recherche
GAL 202 Français universitaire I
GAL 203 Français universitaire II
GAL 204 Discours oral II et phonétique
GAL 220 Cybercultures francophones
GAL 222 FLE et cultures populaires
GAL 361 Théories de la traduction
GAL 362 Pratique de la traduction
GAL 370 Méthodologie de la recherche
GAL 373 Communication professionnelle
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GAL 375 Le français en Europe
GAL 404 Français universitaire III
GAL 426–439 Deux cours de l’unité thématique Films - Arts visuels – Communication
GAL 472 Mémoire de fin d’études (Prérequis à l’inscription à GAL 472 Mémoire de fin
d’études : avoir réussi à des cours totalisant 180 ECTS)
• Cours en langue française/grecque dont la liste est affichée au début de chaque
semestre dans un tableau récapitulatif des cours offerts.
• Cours de langue étrangère : 3 niveaux d’une même langue offerts par le Centre de
Langues totalisant 15 ECTS. Le Département vous recommande de choisir la langue
française.
• Cours optionnels : à choisir librement parmi tous les cours offerts à l’Université de
Chypre, excepté ceux du Département d’Études françaises et de Langues vivantes. Ils
doivent provenir de 3 Facultés différentes et totaliser au moins 21 ECTS. Les cours offerts
par le Centre de Langues et le Centre Omnisport sont considérés comme provenant de
Facultés différentes.
• Chaque semestre, celui d’été compris, les étudiants ont aussi la possibilité de s’inscrire
au cours GAL 150 Travail indépendant (3 ECTS) et/ou GAL 250 Travail de recherche (6
ECTS). Cette inscription est soumise à l’approbation d’un enseignant-chercheur du
Département, qui en assure le suivi.
• Suite à une décision du Sénat de l’Université de Chypre (art. 2/2006, § 3.9.2.1), les
étudiants qui assistent librement à des conférences publiques, des séminaires et des
colloques organisés par les Départements de l’Université de Chypre recevront 2 ECTS
(en tout, pour les 4 années d’études et pour chaque étudiant). Le département
recommande aux étudiants de se procurer la carte d’attestation de présence dès la 1ère
année.
• Les étudiants qui le souhaitent peuvent parallèlement obtenir, en plus de leur diplôme
en Études françaises, un diplôme d’Études secondaires en Études européennes
(Mineure). Outre les cours communs aux 2 formations qui leur sont reconnus sur simple
demande adressée au Conseil du Département, les étudiants doivent passer encore 4
cours, comme suit: 1 cours GAL (Français), 1 cours SPS (Sciences politiques et sociales),
1 cours HIS (Histoire) et un cours NOM (Droit).
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B. MODERN LANGUAGES AND EUROPEAN STUDIES
LANGUES VIVANTES ET ÉTUDES EUROPÉENNES
MODERNE SPRACHEN UND EUROPASTUDIEN
The degree programme in Modern Languages and European Studies is a wide-ranging
course of studies that comprises the Humanities and a number of other fields such as
Social and Political Sciences, Law and History with the emphasis on European Studies.
Graduates will be qualified to pursue a career in the professions where such specialization
is requisite, such as in EU institutions, EU services, the diplomatic corps, public service,
cultural institutions and commercial institutions. Some courses common with the French
track are taught in Greek; however language and culture courses are taught in the
languages in which the student is majoring.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS – EUROPEAN STUDIES
For a Bachelor Degree in Modern Languages and European Studies, the successful
completion of 240 ECTS is required. The course requirements are as follows:
Compulsory Courses
The language in which the course is taught is noted in parentheses if not
evident from the course title:
FRENCH-ENGLISH COMBINATION
GAL 102 Discours oral I (Spoken French I)
GAL 103 Discours écrit I (Written French Ι)
GAL 104 Discours écrit II (Written French II)
GAL 131 Société française contemporaine (Contemporary French Society)
GAL 171 Introductions aux outils de recherches (Introduction to Research Tools) (FR or GR)
GAL 202 Discours universitaire I (Academic French I)
GAL 203 Discours universitaire (Academic French ΙΙ)
GAL 204 Discours oral II et phonétique (Spoken French II and Phonetics)
GAL 220 Discours oral et cybercultures (Spoken French and Cybercultures)
GAL 222 Cultures populaires et FLE (Popular Cultures and FFL)
GAL 361 Théories de la traduction (Translation Theories) (FR or GR)
GAL 362 Pratiques de la traduction (Translation Practices) (FR or GR)
GAL 370 Méthodologie de la recherche (Research Methodology) (FR or GR)
GAL 373 Communication professionnelle (Communication in the Workplace)
GAL 375 Le français en Europe (The French Language in Europe)
GAL 404 Discours universitaire III (Academic French III)
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GAL 426–439 Two Courses in the thematic area Cinema – Art Education – Communication
(FR or GR)
GAL 472 Undergraduate Thesis (with prerequisite) or two Department Elective Courses
ENG 101 Academic Communication in English (for description of this course and other
courses refer to the Department of English Studies)
ENG 103 Academic Essay Writing (ENG)
ENG 239 Introduction to Cultural Criticism (ENG)
ENG 249 Frontiers of/in Europe (ENG)
ENG 279 Introduction to Critical Thinking (ENG)
LAN 202 Public speaking (for description of this course and other LAN courses refer to the
Language Centre) (ENG)
LAN 203 English for European and International Relations (ENG)
HIS 181 Introduction to European History (1789-1918) (see Department of History and
Archaeology for course description) (GR)
2 Elective Courses in History (GR)
2 Elective Courses in Social and Political Science (GR)
2 Elective Courses in Law (GR)
FRENCH-GERMAN COMBINATION
GAL 102 Discours oral I (Spoken French I)
GAL 103 Discours écrit I (Written French Ι)
GAL 104 Discours écrit II (Written French II)
GAL 109 Schriftliche Ausdruckstechniken
GAL 121 Mündliche Sprachproduktion
GAL 122 Schriftliche Sprachproduktion
GAL 131 Société française contemporaine (Contemporary French Society)
GAL 171 Introduction to Research Tools
GAL 180 Deutsch für Akademiker I
GAL 181 Deutsch in der Sozialwissenschaft
GAL 202 Discours universitaire I (Academic French I)
GAL 203 Discours universitaire (Academic French ΙΙ)
GAL 204 Discours oral II et phonétique (Spoken French II and Phonetics)
GAL 220 Discours oral et cybercultures (Spoken French and Cybercultures)
GAL 222 Cultures populaires et FLE (Popular Cultures and FFL)
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GAL 280 Deutsch für Akademiker II
GAL 361 Théories de la traduction (Translation Theories) (FR or GR)
GAL 362 Pratiques de la traduction (Translation Practices) (FR or GR)
GAL 370 Méthodologie de la recherche (Research Methodology) (FR or GR)
GAL 373 Communication professionnelle (Communication in the Workplace)
GAL 375 Le français en Europe (The French Language in Europe)
GAL 376 Deutsch für Europäische Beziehungen
GAL 404 Discours universitaire III (Academic French III)
GAL 426–439 Two Courses in the thematic area Cinema – Art Education – Communication
GAL 472 Undergraduate Thesis (with prerequisite) or two Department Elective Courses
HIS 181 Introduction to European History (1789-1918) (see Department of History and
Archaeology for course description) (GR)
2 Elective History Courses (GR)
2 Elective Courses in Social and Political Sciences (GR)
2 Elective Law Courses (GR)
ENGLISH GERMAN COMBINATION
GAL 109 Schriftliche Ausdruckstechniken
GAL 121 Mündliche Sprachproduktion
GAL 122 Schriftliche Sprachproduktion
GAL 171 Introduction to Research Tools (ENG or GR)
GAL 180 Deutsch für Akademiker I
GAL 181 Deutsch in der Sozialwissenschaft
GAL 182 Deutsche Populärkultur und Deutsch als Fremdsprache
GAL 280 Deutsch für Akademiker II
GAL 370 Research Methodology (ENG or GR)
GAL 374 Fachsprache für den Beruf
GAL 376 Deutsch für Europäische Beziehungen
GAL 426–439 Two Courses in the thematic area Cinema – Art Education – Communication
GAL 472 Undergraduate Thesis (with prerequisite) or two Department Elective Courses
ENG 101 Academic Communication in English (see Department of English Studies for
course description) (ENG)
ENG 103 Academic Essay Writing (ENG)
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ENG 239 Introduction to Cultural Criticism (ENG)
ENG 249 Frontiers of/in Europe (ENG)
ENG 279 Introduction to Critical Thinking (ENG)
ENG 508 Philosophy and Poetics in European Cinema (ENG)
ENG 570–590 Elective Course: Translation Studies (ENG)
ENG 590 Translating for the European Union Institutions (ENG)
LAN 202 Public speaking (for course description see Language Centre) (ENG)
LAN 203 English for European and International Relations (ENG)
Two Department Elective Courses
HIS 181 Introduction to European History (1789-1918) (see Department of History and
Archaeology for course description) (GR)
2 History Elective Courses (GR)
2 Social and Political Sciences Courses (GR)
2 Law Elective Courses
• Department elective courses carry the code 100–299 or 300–499 in the table above. Not
all courses are available every semester; the indicative list is posted at the beginning of
each semester. Titles are listed on the Table of Courses.
• Elective Courses. These include any course within the University apart from courses in
the Department of French Studies and Modern Languages. At least 21 ECTS must be
chosen from at least three different Faculties of the University. Language Centre courses
and Sport Centre courses are considered as courses from other Faculties. The
Department recommends that students take two levels of one of the languages in their
degree course.
• Each semester, summer semester included, students have the option to enroll in GAL
150 Independent study (3 ECTS) and / or GAL 250 Research Experience (6 ECTS).
Registration requires the approval of the professor responsible for the course.
• According to Senate decision (no.2/2006, § 3.9.2.1), students who voluntarily attend
public lectures, workshops and conferences organized by the University may earn up to
2 ECTS over the four years of their studies. To receive the credits students must submit
the official attendance record. The Department recommends that students obtain the
attendance sheet in their first year of studies.
• In conjunction with the undergraduate degree programme in European Studies,
students may also enroll for a Minor in French Studies. In addition to the courses
common to both tracks, which are recognized by the Departmental Board upon a simple
request, students must take four additional French courses.
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Α. COMPULSORY COURSES
GAL 102 Discours Oral I (Spoken French Ι)
The course aims to develop students’ skills in the comprehension and the production of
spoken French. Students become familiar with different ways of expressing themselves,
and learn how to communicate appropriately in a variety of social situations
(conversation, presentation, debate, etc.). The course aims to help students: develop their
listening skills: improve their understanding of French through use of actual audio and
visual material; improve their production of spoken French. The students will learn how to
explain the content of an audio file /video, how to present an opinion, how to apply
language skills to diverse social situations, and how to prepare an oral presentation.
GAL 103 Discours Écrit I (Written French Ι)
In this course students learn the basic elements of French grammar. Using actual
documents, students learn the basic grammatical structures as well as their components
(grammar tenses, choice of passive or active voices, etc.) Students produce written
material both individually and as part of a team in order to improve their skills in written
French, the emphasis being on grammar and spelling. The course will help students
recognize their difficulties in grammar and improve their written skills.
GAL 104 Discours Écrit II (Written French II)
This course is the continuation of Written Language I. Therefore students who register for
the course must have successfully completed GAL 103, or else they must be familiar with
the simple structures of written French, and have mastered the basis of French grammar.
Using actual documents, the course focuses on more complex grammatical structures
(such as embedded clauses). This course will help students produce sentences expressing
causality, opposition, etc. Students will work individually and/or in teams in order to
improve their writing skills, with an emphasis on grammar and spelling.
GAL 109 Schriftliche Ausdruckstechniken (Written German)
In this course, students will be introduced to various types of texts (literary texts,
journalistic texts, historical texts, etc.) and will learn how to approach them in an
academic fashion. They will learn how to critically reflect on the text contents and then
they will be taught how to write an effective summary, report and/or essay based on the
text.
GAL 121 Mündliche Sprachproduktion (Spoken German)
This course aims to improve students’ spoken German. Various methods of instruction will
help students improve their spoken communication as well as their auditory skills.
Students will learn how to take part in discussions on a variety of topics (culture, politics
and society, etc.). With the help of practical language exercises, students will learn how to
discuss and exchange points of view in an argument, draw conclusions and summarize
discussions.
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GAL 122 Schriftliche Sprachproduktion (Written German)
In this course students will practice and improve their written skills in German. With the
help of various methods of instruction, students will learn important and basic rules for
writing German. A variety of writing exercises will give students practice and a better
understanding of these rules. Students will also learn the basics of academic writing and
the requirements of formal written communication.
GAL 131 Société Française Contemporaine (Contemporary French Society)
This course presents an overview of the changes that French society has undergone since
World War II. The economic, political and social developments in French society will be
examined and analyzed using various documents (texts, pictures, audiovisuals, etc.).
There will be an emphasis on the ways in which the general change within the French
society is related to the country’s political and social movements as well as its innovations
in the field of arts and ideas. Students will also improve their skills in spoken and written
French. Students will learn to: critically interpret a text as well as communicate its main
meaning; present and comment on a newspaper article; discuss in depth a history topic
that was examined in the course.
GAL 171 Introduction aux Outils de Recherche (Introduction to Research Tools)
The course will familiarize students with the basic tools of information technology that
are essential for studies in the Humanities. It introduces the tools necessary for carrying
out bibliographic research (such as search engines, library search at UCY), and will teach
students how to collect, use and present the data they have found. This course will show
students how to carry out simple bibliographic research, use word processors and audio
software, and will teach them the basic rules of Internet browsing for academic research.
GAL 180 Deutsch für Akademiker I (Academic German I)
This course will deepen students’ knowledge of German grammar and syntax, and
introduce more complex language structures. Upon completion of the course, students
will have mastered German spelling and important grammatical structures, and will be
able to write more advanced, more grammatically complex essays. Students who are
successful in the course will attain level B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CECR).
GAL 181 Deutsch in der Sozialwissenschaft (German for Social Studies)
This course provides students with the basic skills of academic writing/ speaking in
German contexts. Therefore the main elements of German academic culture will be
explained and explored. The course emphasizes two topics: philological working skills,
and German as a foreign language in the academic field. Topic 1 will cover essential
academic working skills such as writing a bibliography, working with libraries and
databases, literature search as well as formal aspects of written work and oral
presentations. Topic 2 will deal with German as an academic language. With the help of
practical language exercises, students will be introduced to writing in German in an
academic context.
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GAL 182 Deutsche Populärkultur und Deutsch als Fremdsprache
(German Popular Culture and German as a Foreign Language)
The purpose of this course is to give students an understanding of a variety of regional
and cultural topics in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. At the same time, students’ level
of the German language will improve. Using various media (newspapers, literature, music,
television etc.), a range of subjects will be introduced and explained. Students will gain an
overview of different cultural events and trends as well as get an idea of current events in
the three German-speaking countries. Additionally, students will be taught how to
express themselves and their views on these topics both in speech and in writing.
GAL 202 Français Universitaire I (Academic French I)
The course introduces students to the production of an academic essay. Therefore,
students learn first how to identify the structure underlying an academic text, and then
are shown how to produce such a text that is well-structured, coherent and
grammatically correct The course improves students’ language skills, as it gives them a
deeper understanding of the French language as well as the tools to explain and present
an academic essay. Students will learn to comment /debate such texts as well as write an
academic essay.
GAL 203 Français Universitaire II (Academic French II)
This course is the continuation of GAL 202, and as such also focuses on the production of
academic French. Students will learn how to read academic texts, how to identify the
main ideas, and how to summarize and re-write information. This course will improve
students’ comprehension and production skills in written and spoken French.
GAL 204 Discours Oral II et Phonétique (Spoken French II and Phonetics)
Continuing on from the skills acquired in GAL 102, this course further develops students’
comprehension skills as well as their production of spoken French in various social
environments (debates, conversations, etc.). Students will also improve their
pronunciation of the French language, as the course emphasizes rhythm, intonation, and
other phonological phenomena. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is also
presented.
GAL 220 Discours Oral et Cybercultures (French Speaking Cybercultures)
The course focuses on information and communication technologies (ICT). The course
consists of activities that will familiarize students with ICT as well as consolidate their
knowledge of written and spoken French. Using French language audio-visuals available
on the Internet, students will participate in discussions on online forums. The course is
therefore based on collaborative learning, students being actors in the training process
through the interactive online discussions. As they engage in this collaborative learning,
students will also develop greater self-sufficiency and independence of thought.
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GAL 222 Cultures Populaires et FLE
(Popular Cultures and French as a Foreign Language)
Popular culture refers to the culture—ideas, attitudes, etc.—held by the majority in a
particular society. This is a specialized field, and one where students can discover different
ways of life and different values. The course adopts an intercultural approach and
introduces 21st French society, mainly through music, cultural media (such as TV, radio,
internet), in the framework of a growing globalization. The course also encourages
students to reflect on various aspects of their own cultures. Through exercises using
various cultural artefacts (audiovisuals, texts, etc.) students will learn to understand,
contextualize and interpret aspects of popular culture in today’s French-speaking world.
GAL 280 Deutsch für Akademiker II (Academic German II)
This course is a continuation of the course Academic German I. Students will improve
their skills and abilities in writing academic German, as the course focuses on writing both
clearly and logically. Students will learn how to write paragraphs, an introduction,
transitions and a conclusion. Students will be taught how to formulate cause and effect,
intention, as well as agreement and disagreement.
GAL 361 Théories de la Traduction (Theories of Translation)
This course presents a brief history of translation theory (prescriptive, descriptive and
prospective) and some contemporary approaches such as those proposed by Jakobson,
W. Benjamin, Blanchot, G. Mounin, J-R. Ladmira, G. Steiner, R. Amossy, A. Berman, H.
Meschonnic, P. Ricoeur, U. Eco. It describes and explains some of the basic ideas
underlying the process of translation (concepts of fidelity, clarity and transparency, the
Babel Myth, the hermeneutic approach to translation, etc.). Students will then study nonspecialized texts/texts of general content. In this way, students should have a good
understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of translation that will help them
in the practice of translation.
GAL 362 Pratiques de la Traduction (Translation Practices)
This course will elucidate, through a number of translation exercises (from French into the
mother tongue and vice versa), a typology of the most common errors and problems that
arise in the translation of French-Greek/Greek-French. The course focuses on practical
exercises, using a selection of literary (prose and poetry) and non-literary texts (medicine,
computer science, biology, anthropology, archeology as well as advertising and
journalistic texts). It investigates specific issues: translation of metaphors, neologisms
and/or terminology. Its objective is to make students aware of the mechanisms and
pitfalls involved in the act of translating from one language-culture into another.
GAL 370 Méthodologie de la Recherche (Research Methodology)
This course is based on three axes: theoretical, heuristic and technical. On the theoretical
level this refers to a positive heuristic, a negative heuristic, blind search, serendipity, the
corpus as a heuristic object, etc. On the heuristic level this means to find by chance, to find
by trial and error, to carry out a systematic search, to use databases, etc. Finally, on the
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technical level this means to define the topic, to establish a corpus, to verify the extant
research on the topic, to define theoretical and critical approaches, to learn about the
bibliography, the references, the quotation and their various norms, to learn the practical
aspects of producing the Master thesis. Critique is an important aspect of research
methodology, since it is simultaneously epistemological, theoretical, morphological and
technical.
GAL 373 Communication Professionnelle (Communication in the Workplace)
The course examines the specific vocabulary and formalities of spoken and written
French that are required when for seeking employment in French-speaking
environments. Students learn how to write a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, and a letter
of interest/inquiry. Students will also experience practice interviews.
GAL 374 Fachsprache für den Beruf (Business German)
The course focuses on: the nature and specificities of German businesses, and the
German required for trade relationships. Students will become aware of German cultural
factors influencing business relations. This knowledge will be complemented by practical
knowledge, such as writing a CV, exercises in oral and written business communication,
etc.. With the help of various methods of instruction, students will be introduced to the
German required in the field of business.
GAL 375 Le Français en Europe (The French Language in Europe)
This course will familiarize students with the most important European issues, while using
the French language. More specifically, it focuses on lexical fields used in various
European institutions as well as the vocabulary necessary to understand and discuss
European politics. Through various activities students will become familiar with the
professional environments of European institutions. This course will teach students to:
understand European institutions and to describe them using the French language;
develop their skills in written and spoken French using actual texts from various European
institutes; describe, discuss and/or support a European proposal/policy in French;
become aware of various European organizations that could offer future employment.
GAL 376 Deutsch für Europäische und Internationale Beziehungen (German for
European and International Relations)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of European and
international relations through the medium of German and to encourage the use of the
German language in this specific context. Working with selected themes (functioning of
European and international institutions, economic and social cooperation, European and
regional integration, etc.) will improve students’ German language skills as well as
broaden their knowledge of the institutions in Europe.
GAL 404 Français Universitaire III (Academic French III)
The course focuses on a chosen theme for which students will use their skills in spoken
and written French to present a research project (as part of a team, with one or more
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students). They will have available a diversity of material to use for their presentation,
including literature, newspapers, audio and visual material, etc.). In addition to their oral
presentation of the material students are expected to make a critique of the chosen topic.
This course will give students the opportunity to use the skills they have so far learnt, such
as those required to write a summary or an essay. It will also help them develop research
strategies and experience collaborative learning.
GAL 472 Thesis (FR for French track; ENG, GR, GER or FR for European studies track)
In order to receive a Master degree in French Language and Literature students are
required to write a short Master thesis. Each student chooses his/her topic in
collaboration with the professor who will be supervising the research. The thesis must be
20 - 30 pages in length, including the bibliography. This course will give students their first
experience of undertaking and managing a lengthy research essay, i.e., respecting the
deadline and the norms of presentation, being aware of the required quality and
relevance of the research, understanding the importance of well-grounded
argumentation. Students must have 120 ECTS in order to register in the course.
Β. ELECTIVE COURSES
A range of elective courses is offered each semester. These will depend on the professors
available and their interests. Following are some examples.
GAL 330 From the Goddess Europa to Today’s Europe (Jean Monnet Module)
The course is a historical and thought-provoking presentation of the construct of Europe.
After an introduction covering the evolution of this concept from Antiquity to the
nineteenth century, which Is based on various literary texts, the foundations of European
integration since 1950 are analyzed, as well as institutions and current EU policies.
Important issues include: the theory of climate change, Christianitas, European identity,
Europe in the world. The course is designed to give students the knowledge required to
take an active part in the new social, cultural, political and economic European
environment, as well as the tools to analyze issues and offer positive criticism and
suggestions.
GAL 429 From Edgar Poe to Dr. Caligari. Metropolis, Crime and Crowd
This course will analyze the emergence of the crime novel and the detective film in the
modern era. We will examine texts by authors such as Edgar Poe and Conan Doyle, and
theoreticians of the modern era such as Walter Benjamin, Siegfried Kracauer, David Frisby,
and other philosophers of the Critical Schools of Thought. But the main subject of this
course will be the selected filmography: German expressionism (Murnau, Lang, Wiene),
Sherlock Holmes movies, famous detectives and crime series. General characteristics of
urban/city life will emerge in this confrontation between crime and the modern crowd. It
is those same characteristics that made the crime story and film genre dominant in the
Modern Era: As Benjamin put it “the crowd hides the murderer like a veil”. Furthermore,
crowd psychology and manipulation by means of terror and propaganda are obvious in
movies like Robert Wiene’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Germany, 1920). At least that is the
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opinion of Siegfried Kracauer, who saw a real relation between German expressionism
and the rise of the Nazis. This course follows the wider sociological and philosophical
analysis of European metropolitan modernity.
GAL 483 European Art and Greek Mythology
The ancient Greek myths are an integral part of European culture. They enrich literature,
theater and cinema, as well as music and the visual arts. Why are we still interested in the
ancient myths? Why is it that they have maintained their charm? The course examines
different approaches to this issue. It returns to the beginnings of the scholarly exploration
of ancient mythology. Changes and transformations in the mythical tradition will be
studied as well as newer approaches in the fields of literary interpretation, psychoanalysis
and semiotics. Finally, the course addresses the broader relationship between myth and
philosophy, religion, society and politics.
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DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS AND PHILOSOPHY
For students who entered the Department in the Fall Semester of 2014/2015
the following changes apply:
• AEF 132: Texts of Ancient Philosophy (5 ECTS) is added to the 2nd Semester
(description available below).
• AEF 103: Methodology of Classical Philology (5 ECTS) is transferred to the 3rd
Semester.
• The History Course (choice between Ancient Greek History and Classic Archeology) is
transferred from the third to the fourth semester.
• The Roman History Course is transferred from the fourth to the fifth Semester.
• From the 13 Courses of Ancient Greek in the Programme of Study, the course to which
the content is not predetermined by the programme is no longer available. This course
will not be counted as one of the 8 mandatory courses, the two level 300 courses and
the seminars.
• LAT 274: Latin Prose (5 ECTS) is transferred from the fourth to the second semester.
• LAT 272: Latin Oratory (Cicero) (5 ECTS) is transferred from the second to the third
semester.
• LAT 276: Virgil, Aeneid (5 ECTS) is transferred from the third to the fourth semester.
New Course:
AEF 132 Texts of Ancient Philosophy
Description: In this course texts of classical Greek philosophy (mainly Plato, secondarily
Aristotle) are read and subjected to philological analysis and interpretation. Our main
goal is to have students familiarize themselves with the philosopher’s language and style;
to this end we study in detail his choices in grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Emphasis is
placed on techniques of translation into Modern Greek. A parallel goal is to introduce the
students to the philosophical, historical and literary problems concerning Plato.
The texts studied may be either one of the shorter dialogues in its entirety or selections
from the whole oeuvre.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGY
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
SPECIALISATION IN ARCHAEOLOGY
11 Level-200 Courses in Archeology distributed among the following thematic areas
(Compulsory) (55 ECTS) changes to 13 Level-200 Courses in Archaeology distributed
among the following thematic areas (Compulsory) (65 ECTS)
SPRING SEMESTER 2014-2016
New Course:
ARC 180: Introduction to Maritime Archaeology
Maritime Archaeology involves the study of the past remains of human interaction with
the sea and the coast. Today, many of these material remains are found either under the
water or on land. For excavation and documentation of underwater sites, fieldwork
presupposes diving, the implementation of special techniques and the use of specific
tools. In the case of land sites, i.e., coastal settlements, harbours and/or shipwrecks that
are on land because of sedimentation or tectonic movements, standard archaeological
methods of land archaeology are applied. In both cases, however, the particularity of
Maritime Archaeology lies in the interpretation of these material remains as integral parts
of maritime cultures and civilisations.
The aim of this course is to introduce students to Maritime Archaeology and to give them
a basic knowledge of the nautical world of antiquity. More specifically, this involves study
of: the places where maritime cultures were developed (coastal sites, harbours, sea
routes); the activities they fostered (fishing, shipbuilding, trade); the different vessels that
were used (merchantmen or battleships, sailing or oared ships, fishing boats). These
issues are discussed diachronically and though the analysis of specific archaeological sites
and finds from all over the Mediterranean.
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4th Semester
Spring Semester 2014-2016
In the fourth semester of studies, students will take one less course in Modern Greek
Philology (code BMG), replacing this with one ARC course credited with 5 ECTS.
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NEW COURSE
CS 042 eHealth Seminars (2 ECTS)
These seminars will serve to familiarize students with information and communication
technologies (ICT) and their practical application in medicine and the medical
environment. In the class we will discuss actual eHealth practices that have been adopted
by doctors and scientists, and show videotapes so that students can view these practices
in real environments, for example, in the intensive care unit, laparoscopic operations,
robotic assisted operations, telediagnosis and teleconsultation. Students will also learn
how important medical databases are.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
CHANGES AND ADDENDUM TO TABLE B: COURSES OFFERED TO OTHER
DEPARTMENTS
MAS 025 Engineering Mathematics I – ECE, CEE, MME (5 ECTS)
The real number system. Complex numbers (definition, basic operations). Sequences of
real numbers and limits. Real valued functions of one variable, limits, continuity.
Hyperbolic trigonometric functions. Derivatives of functions of one variable, tangent line
to a curve. Applications of differentiation. Mean Value Theorem, monotonicity, extrema,
asymptotes. L’Hôpital’s rule. Riemann integral. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Indefinite integrals. Integration techniques (substitution, by parts, partial fractions,
trigonometric substitutions etc.). Applications of integration, calculation of area under a
curve, volumes of solids, arc length. Series of real numbers. Convergence tests. Power
series. Series and Taylor’s theorem.
MAS 026 Engineering Mathematics II – ECE, MME (5 ECTS)
Functions of several variables. Tangent plane, differential. Partial derivatives. Vector fields.
Gradient, divergence, rotation. Vector valued functions. Curves on the plane and in space.
Arc length. Double and triple integrals. Change of variables in multiple integrals.
Transformations, Jacobians. Polar, spherical and cylindrical coordinates. Applications of
multiple integrals. Line integrals. Green’s theorem. Surface integrals. Surface area. Stoke’s
theorem. Gauss’s divergence theorem.
MAS 027 Engineering Mathematics III (5 ECTS)
Ordinary differential equations. Separable equations. Exact equations. Integrating factors.
Solution of linear and non-linear first order differential equations. Second order
differential equations. Fundamental solutions of homogeneous equations. Non-
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homogeneous equations. Method of undetermined coefficients and method of variation
of parameters. Series solutions. Applications of ordinary differential equations. Systems of
linear differential equations. Laplace transform.
MAS 029 Elements of Linear Algebra – ECE, CEE, MME, CS (5 ECTS)
Vectors in the plane and in space. Inner and outer product. Elements of analytic geometry
in R2 and R3. Equations of lines and planes. Equation of a circle. Conic sections. Ellipse,
hyperbola, parabola. Surfaces in R3. Linear systems and Gaussian elimination. Matrices
and determinants. Inverse of a matrix. Rank of a matrix. Orthogonal matrices. GrammSchmidt orthonormalization. Vector spaces and inner product spaces. Linear
independence. Basis and dimension of a vector space. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors,
diagonalization.
MAS 030 Introduction to Probability and Statistics – ECE, CEE (5 ECTS)
Descriptive statistics. Measures of central tendency and dispersion. Probability.
Exponential families of distributions. ESTIMATION: Point estimation, sufficiency and
completeness. Confidence intervals for the mean, for the variance, for the difference of
means based on independent and paired observations, for the ratio of variances of two
independent populations, for the population proportion and for the difference of
population proportions based on independent and paired observations. HYPOTHESIS
TESTS: Null hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, type I and type II errors. Hypothesis tests
for the mean based on small and large samples. Hypothesis tests for the difference of
means based on independent and paired observations. Hypothesis tests for the variance
and the ratio of variances of two populations. Hypothesis tests for a population
proportion and for the difference of population proportions. Simple linear regression,
analysis of variance.
The following courses have new titles:
MAS 003 - Elements of Complex Analysis
MAS 018 - Introductory Mathematics I
MAS 019 - Introductory Mathematics II
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS IN LIST OF COURSES
1. Basic or Introductory Courses
PHY 111 General Physics I (8 ECTS)
The course is the first in a series of three introductory courses which present the basic
concepts and principles of Physics. Contents: Measurement units, numerical
approximations, vectors, coordinate systems. Motion in one and more dimensions,
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velocity and acceleration, reference frames. Forces, Newton's laws. Work, mechanical
energy. Momentum, centre of mass. Torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia.
Oscillations. Universal gravitation, Kepler's laws. Fluid mechanics.
PHY 112 General Physics II (7.5 ECTS)
Electricity and Electromagnetism: Short historical review. Electric fields. Gauss’s law.
Electric potential. Capacitance and dielectrics. Current and resistance. DC electrical
circuits magnetic fields. Sources of magnetic field. Faraday’s law. Induction and inductors.
AC Electrical Circuits.
PHY 113 Modern Physics (6 ECTS)
Thermodynamics: temperature, thermometers, thermal expansion, ideal gases, heat,
specific heat, first law of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, thermal engines,
entropy, second law of thermodynamics.
Special Relativity: principle of relativity, Michelson-Morley experiment, axioms of special
relativity, time dilation, length contraction, Lorentz transformations, relativistic
momentum and energy, relativistic collisions.
General Relativity: principle of equivalence, curved path of light, warped space and time,
black holes, gravitational waves.
Quantum theory of light: light as an electromagnetic wave, black body radiation,
photoelectric effect, Compton effect, wave-particle duality.
Atomic nature of matter, contents of atoms, the atom of Bohr, De Broglie matter waves,
Davisson-Germer experiment, wavegroups and dispersion, Heisenberg’s principle of
indeterminacy, quantum diffraction.
PHY 213 General Physics III (7.5 ECTS)
Wave equation, transverse and longitudinal waves, phase and group velocity,
electromagnetic waves, Doppler effect for sound and light. Geometrical optics, Huygen's
and Fermat's principle, optical instruments. Interference, Young's experiment, Michelson’s
interferometer, Michelson’s and Morley's experiment, multiple-beam interference,
Rayleigh's resolution criterion, Fraunhofer diffraction, diffraction grating, Bragg's law,
polarisation, Malus's law, Brewster's law, double refraction, production of circular
polarized light.
2. Core Courses
PHY 351 Research in Physics (2 ECTS)
Each week, a member of the faculty will present the research of his field with a lecture of
1-1.5 hour typical duration, followed by discussion and/or presentation of his/her
laboratory. Attendance is mandatory and will be recorded. The successful completion of
the course is based on attendance. The student fails the course if he/she is absent for
more than two lectures.
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3. Specialized Courses
GROUP B
MAS 006 Complex Analysis changes to MAS 003
4. Compulsory Courses from other departments
Mathematics
Two Courses: MAS 018 and MAS 019
*The two courses (MAS 018 and MAS 019) from the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics are introductory and specifically designed to satisfy the math requirements of
physics students as determined by the Department of Physics.
ANALYTICAL PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
1st YEAR
1st Semester
MAS 018 replaces MAS 004
TOTAL
ECTS
5
27
2nd Semester
MAS 019 replaces MAS 005
YEAR TOTAL
5
60.5
3rd Year
5th Semester
New Course PHY 351: Research in Physics
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
2
32
242.5
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2014-2016
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROGRAMME OF STUDIES FOR ELEMENTARY AND KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL
TEACHERS DEGREES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SEMINAR - SENIOR THESIS
EDU 491 Seminar - Senior Thesis II (5 ECTS)
Planning and executing a study on a topic relevant to education
sciences under the guidance and supervision of a faculty
member of the Department. The study may be based on
empirical evidence and / or on a literature review. (Students who
choose to complete a Seminar Thesis are exempted from two
elective courses from the department).
TABLE A: PROGRAMME OF STUDIES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
SEMINAR - SENIOR THESIS
EDU 490 Seminar - Senior Thesis I
5 ECTS
EDU 491 Seminar - Senior Thesis II 5 ECTS
Students who choose to complete a Seminar Thesis are exempted from two elective
courses from the department.
TABLE B: PROGRAMME OF STUDIES FOR KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL TEACHERS
SEMINAR - SENIOR THESIS
EDU 490 Seminar - Senior Thesis I
5 ECTS
EDU 491 Seminar - Senior Thesis II 5 ECTS
Students who choose to complete a Seminar Thesis are exempted from two courses
elective courses from the department.
*The course PSY 170 Educational Psychology I: Child Development and Educational
Application will be estimated as an elective course in Area B and not A as it is now, in
both programmes (primary school teacher and preprimary school teachers).
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