Archaeological Mysteries: Pseudoscience and Fallacy in the Human Past

CAS AR 202

  • Critical Thinking
  • Historical Consciousness

Investigation through case studies of pseudoscientific claims about the past. Purported solutions to archaeological mysteries are subjected to the test of evidence using the scientific method. Topics include Atlantis, ancient extraterrestrials, Pyramids, Stonehenge, crop marks, and Noah's Ark. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills one unit in the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Runnels STO 253 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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