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IS 3245H - Honors: Archaeology Mythbusting (2 Cr.) Social and Behavioral Sciences, Honors
Course description
This honors class explores the world of pseudoarchaeology and archaeological fraud, from Atlantis to aliens. Discuss why myths and pseudoscience are so prevalent in popular representations of the past, and whose interests are served by them. Students engage in scientific outreach through the media of their choice to spread the word about archaeological truth and fiction.
prereq: participation in the Honors program or instr consent
prereq: participation in the Honors program or instr consent
Minimum credits
2
Maximum credits
2
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Discussion
Requirements
000055
This course fulfills the following General Education requirement(s)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Fulfills the writing enriched requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Spring