PHY-257 Maya Astronomy, Mathematics, and Culture
A focused study on the role astronomy and
mathematics had on the culture, architecture, and
art of the ancient Maya. Approximately two weeks
of Winter term will be spent on the Yucatan
peninsula in Mexico observing and measuring
ancient ruins, leading a community service
project in a local village, and visiting centers
dedicated to the study of the Maya. PHY-257 may
serve as a replacement for PHY-100.in any major
or minor that requires PHY-100. Students
interested in completing the independent study
requirement for the Math-Physics major in
cultural cosmology or archeo-astronomy must
complete this course.