Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of cultures and astronomy for non-science majors. Topics include naked-eye astronomy, myths and rituals, calendar systems, architectural alignments and navigation.
Recommended Preparation
ASTR 110.
Course Outcomes
- Describe and explain the observable daily motions of celestial bodies.
- Identify the phases of the moon and explain what causes them.
- List some cultural associations of the planets.
- Identify and use measurement tools for determining astronomical alignments.
- Illustrate how astronomical knowledge can be used in navigation.
- Compare and contrast how different cultures used astronomical knowledge.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of an interpretation of evidence from an archaeoastronomy site.
- Explain how culture and science are interrelated.