ANTH 409 - Sci Pseudoscience Anth

Institution:

Texas A & M University-Galveston

Subject:

ANTH - Anthropology

Description:

Science, Pseudoscience and Critical Thinking in Anthropology. (3-0). Credit 3. Close scrutiny of fantastic claims made across a broad spectrum of media regarding anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology; distinction of science from pseudoscience; critical evaluation of scientific and pseudoscientific research; evaluation of media portrayal of science; development of critical thinking skills for skeptical investigation of extraordinary claims. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tamug.edu

Phone Number:

(409) 740-4414

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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