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China and International Relations
(CIR)(CIR)(CIR)(CIR)
A Joint Master’s Program
Curriculum
[EXCERPTS]
GRADUATE SCHOOL
University of International Relations
May 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. About China and International Relations(CIR) ................................................................................ 1
China and International Relations (CIR)........................................................................................... 1
University of International Relations ................................................................................................ 1
Aalborg University ............................................................................................................................ 2
II. Innovative Learning ............................................................................................................................. 2
III. The First Year ...................................................................................................................................... 2
IV. The Second Year .................................................................................................................................. 3
V. Important Dates for CIR, UIR Phase .................................................................................................... 4
VI. Conversion between 100-point and 7-scale grading systems ............................................................. 5
VII. Page Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 6
VIII. Course Syllabi .................................................................................................................................. 7
1. China’s Political System and the Policy-Making Process ............................................................. 7
2. China’s Foreign Policy: Theory and Practice .............................................................................. 10
3. International Economic System and China’s Development ........................................................ 13
4. Chinese Traditional Culture and Philosophy............................................................................... 16
5. Project Module III ....................................................................................................................... 19
6. Master’s Thesis Module .............................................................................................................. 22
Appendix:................................................................................................................................................ 25
Extracurricular Activities ................................................................................................................ 25
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I. About China and International Relations
((((CIR))))
China and International Relations (CIR)
The joint master’s program China and International Relations (CIR) is a
two-year program taught in English with one year at Aalborg University
(AAU), Denmark, and the other year at University of International Relations
(UIR), Beijing, China. Both sides are committed to running this program as a
top-quality international education program.
The CIR program is jointly run by AAU and UIR under the management
and coordination of AAU’s Board of Studies for International Affairs, School
of Culture and Global Studies, and UIR’s Management Board of the CIR
Program. A master’s degree certificate will be granted respectively by each
university. Both sides agree to share a common professional norm and standard,
such as enrollment requirement, language requirement, academic qualification,
compulsory and non-compulsory reading, course lecture, project work, MA
thesis requirement, examination form and assessment, control of plagiarism,
etc.
University of International Relations
Founded in 1949 and contemporaneous with the People’s Republic of
China, UIR earns its title as one of the “key national universities” with decades
of dedication of its faculty to teaching and academic research in international
affairs and foreign languages, and enjoys a high academic reputation both at
home and abroad for its distinctive educational pattern. The university’s faculty
are fully committed to exploring and enriching its teaching programs which are
known for their intensive whole-person cultivation of professional elites and
small-sized classes where the need of each individual student is addressed by
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most experienced and attentive teachers.
Aalborg University
Established in 1974, Aalborg University (AAU) is an internationally
recognized institution that offers cutting edge academic programs. 14,000
students choose from over 60 different study programs within three faculties.
AAU is one of Denmark’s leading universities in innovative methods of
cooperation with the world from local to international levels.
II. Innovative Learning
Although some basic characteristics of national education system of both
sides will be respected, the pedagogical approach of this joint program will
adopt the Problem-Based Learning System of innovation and learning, i.e.
problem-orientation, research-based teaching, interdisciplinary approach,
student project work. This learning model begins by students themselves
identifying real-world problems, which they tackle through group projects in
cooperation with their supervisor.
III. The First Year
The first year of the CIR program at Aalborg University is an integral part
of the AAU’s existing Master’s Program in Development and International
Relations combined with the specialization in Chinese Area Studies.
Selective lectures within the following modules are offered in the first year:
Module Name Semester ECTS
Theories of Social Science and Methodology 1st semester 5 ECTS
Theories of International Relations 1st semester 5ECTS
Political and Economic Development Processes 1st semester 5ECTS
Chinese Area Studies I 1st semester 5ECTS
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Project Module I 1st semester 10 ECTS
International Political Economy 2nd semester 5 ECTS
Challenges to the Developing World 2nd semester 5 ECTS
Chinese Area Studies II 2nd semester 5 ECTS
Project Module II 2nd semester 15 ECTS
Total 60 ECTS
IV. The Second Year
The second year of the CIR program at University of International
Relations contains the following courses and modules:
Module Name Semester ECTS
China’s Political System and the Policy-Making Process 3rd semester 4 ECTS
China’s Foreign Policy: Theory and Practice 3rd semester 4 ECTS
International Economic System and China’s Development 3rd semester 4 ECTS
Chinese Traditional Culture and Philosophy 3rd semester 3 ECTS
Project Module III 3rd semester 15 ECTS
Master thesis Module 4th semester 30 ECTS
Total 60 ECTS
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V. Important Dates for CIR, UIR Phase
4th Semester (February 29 th – June 24 th, 2016 )
Event Date
Classes begin Early September
National Day Holidays October 1 – October 7
Classes end Late October
Submit project topic and names in
each group Late October
Course exams November/December.
Appointment of Project Supervisor Early November
Submit finished project Early December
Project exam Mid December
Submit Master’s Thesis Topic Mid Decmber
Appointment of Master’s Thesis
Supervisor Late December
Course and project grades due from
teachers and supervisors January
Winter Vacation Christmas season until the end of
the Chinese New Year.
Submit Master’s Thesis Proposal to
Supervisor January
Event Date
Full-time Master thesis writing February -May
Submit the final version of thesis to
supervisor Mid- May
Master’s thesis exam Early June
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VI. Conversion between 100-point and 7-scale
grading systems
100-point 7-scale Designation Description
100
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Excellent
For an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses.
90
10
Very good
For a very good performance displaying a high level of command of most aspects of the relevant material, with only minor weaknesses.
80 7 Good
For a good performance displaying good command of the relevant material, but also some weaknesses.
70 4
Fair For a fair performance displaying some command of the relevant material, but also some major weaknesses.
60 2 Adequate For a performance meeting only the minimum requirements for acceptance.
50 0
Inadequate For a performance which does not meet the minimum requirements for acceptance.
40 -3 Poor For a performance which is unacceptable in all respects.
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VII. Page Requirements
Exams Minimum Maximum
Course Exam 5 pages 8 pages
Semester Project
Work
1 Person: 12 pages
2 Persons: 17pages
3 Persons: 23pages
4 Persons: 27 pages
5 Persons: 32 pages
1 Person: 25 pages
2 Persons: 35 pages
3 Persons: 45 pages
4 Persons: 55 pages
5 Persons: 65 pages
Master’s Thesis
1 Person: 35 pages
2 Persons: 50 pages
3 Persons: 65 pages
1 Person: 70 pages
2 Persons: 100 pages
3 Persons: 130 pages
A standard page is defined as 2400 keystrokes, including spaces. The
established page requirements apply only to the actual thesis text, meaning that
items such as the title page, preface, table of contents, bibliography and
appendices are not included. Footnotes and endnotes, however, are.
Please go to http://duirap108en.uir.cn/view.php?cid=3&tid=7 to see more
requirements for project writing and thesis writing.
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VIII. Course Syllabi
1. China’’’’s Political System and the Policy-Making Process
ourse Description
China’s political system is unique in the world and is undergoing great
changes. This course will explore the important aspects of China’s political
system and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of it, and compare China’s
political system with those of the Western countries.
Selected lectures
• Form of China’s state structure
• China’s judiciary system
• China’s party system
Contents
� Form of China’s state structure: Understanding the uniqueness and
complexity of China’s political system;
� China’s Party System;
� China’s judiciary system: human rights issues and the role of policy
making in China’s legal system;
� China’s anticorruption reform.
Credits
4 ECTS
Teaching and Work Methods
The course comprises of lectures and seminars and student contributions.
Criteria for participation
10 percent of the overall grade would be for class participation. Attendance
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is therefore highly recommended.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
� Possess knowledge on theories and methodological tools
within the field of China’s political system and can reflect
on a scientific basis
� Have an on-going understanding of China’s political system
and self-understanding and world awareness.
� Possess basic knowledge about and understanding of the
themes within the field of China’s political system and
various approaches to these.
Skills
� Can utilize their knowledge within the disciplines to choose
the theories that work best with the analytical purposes,
whilst critically relating to these theories.
� Can analyze, interpret and see the broader perspective of
China’s political system in an inter-disciplinary and
comparative perspective.
Competence
� Can reflect and argue on a scientific basis.
� Can analyze China’s political system in order to work in a
Chinese context and integrate socially with people in
Chinese institutions.
Evaluation Criteria
A grade will be given following the 100-point system.
A mark of 100 is awarded for: an excellent presentation that, in relation to
the learning objectives, demonstrates a complete fulfillment of the module’s
objectives with none or very few insignificant weaknesses.
A mark of 60 is awarded for: the minimal acceptable degree of fulfillment
of the learning objectives, i.e. at least a basic knowledge of the most important
theories and subjects that are covered in the course literature.
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Exam Type
This course is evaluated by an internal individual written exam,which
will be held after six weeks’ lectures. The exam is a 15-day take-home
assignment which consists of an essay.
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2. China’’’’s Foreign Policy: Theory and Practice
Course Description
The course aims at providing the students with perspectives on the
determinants of China’s foreign policy, and will also survey China’s foreign
policy toward different kinds of countries or on different issues.
Contemporary diplomatic, security and economic issues will be examined
to identify and explain China’s foreign policy goals and their implementation.
Selected lectures
• China’s theory of diplomacy
• China’s grand strategy and foreign policy-making
• China in world affairs
• Prospects of China’s foreign policy
Contents
� China’s National Interest: Mainstream IR Theories and China;
� China’s foreign policy making: Mainstream IR Theories, Historical
Influences, National Interests and Ideology;
� China in the international Institutions; China and Major Powers, China
and Asia;
� China and BRICS; Prospects of China’s foreign policy, Major issues of
future international relations
Credits
4 ECTS
Teaching and Work Methods
The course comprises of lectures and seminars and, where appropriate,
exercises and student contributions.
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Criteria for participation
20 percent of the overall grade would be for class participation. Attendance
is therefore highly recommended.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
� Possess� knowledge on theories and methodological tools
within the field of China’s foreign policy and can reflect
on a scientific basis.
� Have an on-going understanding of China’s foreign policy
and self-understanding and world awareness.
� Possess basic knowledge about and understanding of the
themes within the field of China’s foreign policy and
various approaches to these.
Skills
� Can utilize their knowledge within the disciplines to
choose the theories that work best with the analytical
purposes, whilst critically relating to these theories.
� Can analyze, interpret and see the broader perspective of
China’s foreign policy in an inter-disciplinary and
comparative perspective.
Competencies � Can reflect and argue on a scientific basis.
� Can analyze China’s foreign policy in order to work in a
Chinese context and integrate socially with people in
Chinese institutions.
Evaluation Criteria
A grade will be given following the 100-point system.
A mark of 100 is awarded for: an excellent presentation that, in relation to
the learning objectives, demonstrates a complete fulfillment of the module’s
objectives with none or very few insignificant weaknesses.
A mark of 60 is awarded for: the minimal acceptable degree of fulfillment
of the learning objectives, i.e. at least a basic knowledge of the most important
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theories and subjects that are covered in the course literature.
Exam Type
This course is evaluated by an internal individual written exam,which will
be held after six weeks’ lectures. The exam is a 15-day take-home assignment
which consists of an essay.
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3. International Economic System and China’’’’s Development
Course Description
This course focuses on international environment that affects the practice
of China’s reform and opening policy, the prospects and problems of China in
international trade, finance and foreign investment; and the implications of
Chinese development on the shaping of a possible new world economic order.
Contents
• Developments of the International Economic System: China’s Position;
• The Growth of China's Largest Corporations and Global Business;
• China’s Capital Market and Banking System;
• Intellectual Property Protection System in China;
• The Role of IPR in Developing Countries and the WTO Standards;
• Mechanism of solving IPR disputes under the WTO framework;
• China’s Economic Prospect: Challenges and Opportunities
Credits
4 ECTS
Teaching and Work Methods
The course comprises of lectures and seminars and, where appropriate,
exercises and student contributions.
Criteria for participation
20 percent of the overall grade would be for class participation. Attendance
is therefore highly recommended.
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Learning objectives
Knowledge
• Possess knowledge on theories and methodological tools
within the field of China’s economic development and can
reflect on a scientific basis;
• Have an on-going understanding of China’s economic
development and self-understanding and world awareness;
• Possess basic knowledge about and understanding of the
themes within the field of China’s economic development
and various approaches to these.
• Possess contours of intellectual property protection
development and system in China;
• Understand background and influence of TRIPS
agreement to China as WTO member;
• Understand hot topics in IP protection area.
Skills
• Can utilise their knowledge within the disciplines to
choose the theories that work best with the analytical
purposes, whilst critically relating to these theories;
• Can analyse, interpret and see the broader perspective of
China’s economic development in an inter-disciplinary and
comparative perspective.
• Master the relevant Chinese IP protection legal knowledge
and analyze simple current cases in international
trade-related field.
Competence
• Can reflect and argue on a scientific basis;
• Can analyze China’s economic development in order to
work in a Chinese context and integrate socially with
people in Chinese institutions and businesses.
Evaluation Criteria
A grade will be given following the 100-point system.
A mark of 100 is awarded for: an excellent presentation that, in relation to
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the learning objectives, demonstrates a complete fulfillment of the module’s
objectives with none or very few insignificant weaknesses.
A mark of 60 is awarded for: the minimal acceptable degree of fulfillment
of the learning objectives, i.e. at least a basic knowledge of the most important
theories and subjects that are covered in the course literature.
Exam Type
This course is evaluated by an internal individual written exam,which will
be held after six weeks’ lectures. The exam is a 15-day take-home assignment
which consists of an essay.
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4. Chinese Traditional Culture and Philosophy
Course Description
A general introduction to Chinese culture including history, philosophy
(Confucianism), religion (Buddhism and Taoism), literature, art, Great Wall
and the Silk Road (Ancient China and the world), comparison between the
Chinese and the Western cultures, Chinese culture and globalization, the
diversity in the multicultural world and the importance of dialogue among
civilizations.
Selected lectures:
• Basic information about China
• Chinese history
• Confucianism
• Religions: Buddhism and Taoism
• Great Wall and the Silk Road
• Literature and art
Contents
• A general introduction to Chinese history: beginning of Chinese
civilization, Qin, Han, Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties and modern China.
• Traditional Chinese philosophy: Confucianism and Taoism
• Chinese religion: Buddhism and Taoism
• Chinese literature and art.
• Great Wall and the Silk Road
• Ancient China’s foreign policy.
• Comparison between the Chinese and the Western cultures, Chinese
culture and globalization
Teaching Philosophy
• Free thinking, passionate but rational
• Love your own culture but respect others’, like Confucius said:
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The true gentleman is conciliatory but not accommodating.
• Learning from outside your class: visit historical sites and museums,
observe and communicate with the Chinese will help you to understand
the culture.
Credits
3 ECTS
Teaching and Work Methods
The course comprises of lectures and seminars and, where appropriate,
exercises and student contributions.
Trip to the National Museum, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace,
guided by the lecturer (optional, participants pay for their own tickets and
traffic).
Criteria for participation
20 percent of the overall grade would be for class participation. Attendance
is therefore highly recommended.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
• Basic knowledge about China’s culture, mainly including
history, philosophy and religion.
• Basic knowledge on theories and methodological tools
within the field of China’s culture, mainly including
history, philosophy, religion and can reflect on a scientific
basis.
Skills
• Can utilize their knowledge within the disciplines to
choose the theories that work best with the analytical
purposes, whilst critically relating to these theories.
• Can analyze, interpret and see the broader perspective of
China’s culture in an inter-disciplinary and comparative
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perspective.
Competence
• Can reflect and argue on a scientific basis.
• Can analyze China’s culture in order to work in a Chinese
context and integrate socially with people in Chinese
institutions.
Evaluation Criteria
A grade will be given following the 100-point system.
A mark of 100 is awarded for: an excellent presentation that, in relation to
the learning objectives, demonstrates a complete fulfillment of the module’s
objectives with none or very few insignificant weaknesses.
A mark of 60 is awarded for: the minimal acceptable degree of fulfillment
of the learning objectives, i.e. at least a basic knowledge of the most important
theories and subjects that are covered in the course literature.
Exam Type
This course is evaluated by an internal individual written exam,which will
be held after six weeks’ lectures. The exam is a three-hour location-bound
written assignment without academic aids.
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5. Project Module III
Objective
The objective of the module is that the student is able to use their
knowledge on China and International Relations on a preliminary level.
Contents
The second half of the third semester of the Master’s Programme is
dedicated to working on Project Module III, where the student will devote
themselves to a problem formulation that relates to China and International
Relations.
Credits
15 ECTS.
Teaching and Work Methods
A supervisor will be assigned for each project, but the student must still
organize their project work and therefore must choose the subject, problem
formulation and find the relevant literature and source material individually.
Project Structure
Introduction Purpose, problem formulation
- What is the problem that this project seeks to explore?
- Why is this a relevant/topical/interesting problem?
- How do you want to approach the topic?
Method Method(s) of analysis/approach:
- How will you approach and explore this problem?
- Why did you choose this particular research
design (including particular kinds of sources/data)?
Theory Presentation and critical discussion of theories relevant
to the identified problem.
Analysis Critical use/discussion of data and sources. Make sure to
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apply theory actively in your analysis
Conclusion Summary of findings, answering questions posed in the
Introduction
List of references Works cited.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge • has a good knowledge of theories and practices within
the field of study of the project and can reflect on a
scientific basis
• is able to identify, reproduce and explain existing
problem formulations within the field of study of the
project from various perspectives and theories.
Skills • can research independently by using the subject’s
theories and methods
• can combine various disciplines and research methods
related to China and International Relations
• can apply theory about the chosen subject matter of
the project in actual problem formulations/situations
• can analyse a problem and is able to build upon
different academic perspectives
• can critically choose relevant theory, methods and
tools for the chosen subject on a scientific basis and
develop new solution models
• can formulate and communicate various types of
arguments related to the field of China and International
Relations.
• can convey and discuss their knowledge about the
chosen subject with both peers and non-specialists.
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Competencies • can work effectively and structured and combine
various disciplines and research methods related to China
and International Relations
• can argue on a scientific basis
• can take responsibility for their own academic
development and specialization within the chosen subject
independently.
Evaluation Criteria
A grade will be given following the 7-scale grading system.
A mark of 12 is awarded for:
An excellent presentation that, in relation to the learning objectives,
demonstrates a complete fulfilllment of the module’s objectives with none or
very few insignificant weaknesses.
A mark of 2 is awarded for:
The minimal acceptable degree of fulfillment of the learning objectives for
the module.
Exam Type
This module concludes with an internal oral exam based on the submitted
written paper. The exam takes the form of a discussion between the student(s),
the supervisor and an examiner based on the finished paper.
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6. Master’s Thesis Module
Objective
The objective of the module is that the student is able to use their
knowledge on China and International Relations on a specialized level.
Contents
The fourth semester of the Master’s Program is dedicated to writing the
Master’s thesis, where the student will devote themselves to a problem
formulation that relates to China and International Relations.
The coordinator will approve the subject of the thesis and a deadline will be
set. If the student has chosen a full specialization in Chinese Area Studies, the
subject matter of the Master’s thesis must be within the respective field.
Credits
30 ECTS.
Teaching and Work Methods
Supervisor A from UIR and Supervisor B from AAU will be assigned
during the thesis writing process, but the student must still organize their thesis
writing and therefore must choose the subject, problem formulation and find
the relevant literature and source material individually.
Placement within the Master’s Program
The whole of the fourth semester is dedicated to writing the Master’s
thesis.
Criteria for Participation
The Master’s thesis concludes the Master’s Program, and therefore all
previous modules must be passed before a student can take the exam for master
thesis.
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge • has a thorough knowledge of theories and practices
within the field of study of the thesis and can reflect on a
scientific basis
• is able to identify, reproduce and explain existing
problem formulations within the field of study of the
thesis from various perspectives and theories.
Skills • can research independently by using the subject’s
theories and methods
• can combine various disciplines and research methods
related to China and International Relations
• can apply theory about the chosen subject matter of
the thesis in actual problem formulations/situations
• can analyze a problem to an advanced level and is
able to build upon different academic perspectives
• can critically choose relevant theory, methods and
tools for the chosen subject of the thesis on a scientific
basis and develop new solution models
• can formulate and communicate various types of
arguments related to the field of China and International
Relations.
• can convey and discuss their knowledge about the
chosen thesis subject with both peers and non-specialists.
Competencies • can work effectively and structured and combine
various disciplines and research methods related to China
and International Relations
• can argue on a scientific basis
• can take responsibility for their own academic
development and specialization within the chosen subject
of the thesis independently.
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Evaluation Criteria
A grade will be given following the 7-scale grading system.
A mark of 12 is awarded for:
An excellent presentation that, in relation to the learning objectives,
demonstrates a complete fulfillment of the module’s objectives with none or
very few insignificant weaknesses.
A mark of 2 is awarded for:
The minimal acceptable degree of fulfillment of the learning objectives for
the module.
Exam Type
This module concludes with an external oral exam based on the submitted
written thesis. The exam takes the form of a discussion between the student(s),
Supervisor A, Supervisor B and an external examiner based on the finished
thesis.
Weighting: An overall grade will be awarded for the written Master’s thesis
and the oral presentation. The main emphasis is on the written part. When the
thesis has been written by more than one student, it must be evident who has
written which section and therefore has responsibility for that section. The
remaining sections are considered as the group’s overall responsibility. Each
student will be awarded an individual, overall grade for their contribution.
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Appendix:
Extracurricular Activities
Both the Graduate School and the International Cooperation and Exchange
Office (ICEO) will organize extracurricular activities, among them are visits
and lectures.
An enhancement course in Chinese language and culture is also offered for
students who pass a basic Chinese test, which will be held after students arrive
on campus.
This extra course will last for the whole of the third semester, 4 hours each
week.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing;
2. Understand basic daily conversation in Mandarin Chinese;
3. Acquire interest in the study of Chinese culture and society.
A grade will be given following the 100-point system.
No credit is offered for this course.