ASTR 220 Details
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| Course: | Astronomy 220 |
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| Title: | Archaeoastronomy |
| Description: | The use of astronomical observation and mathematics for navigation, agriculture, time keeping and calender-making and their role in ancient cosmologies, mythology and religion will be explored and astronomical theories of antiquity will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to astronomical alignments in Egyptian architecture, Mayan codices, classical Greek astronomical theory, historical astronomy and the navigational methods and calenders of Pacific Islanders. "Naked Eye" astronomy and basic practical astronomical methods used for various purposes by ancient astronomers will also be taught, particularly those used by Polynesians and Hawaiians. |
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Frequency: | Fall Semesters |
| Crosslink: | ANTH |
| Date Updated: | February 9, 2004 |