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Bizarre courses attract students |
Purdue may be world-renowned as a science and engineering school, but there are plenty of fun classes for students to enjoy. These range from studying film to learning how to golf. The following list is a guide to some of the fun classes Purdue offers.
n CGT 245 - Game and Simulation Development
Learn how to design video games and become the next Will Wright instead of the next Derek Smart.
n CGT 444 � History and Technique of Visual Effects in Film
Learn about special effects and camera tricks from the advent of film to Star Wars and modern movies like Lord of the Rings.
n CLCS 237 � Gender and Sexuality in Greek and Roman Antiquity
Read Greek and Roman literature dealing with sexuality. Discover some of the dirtiest poems ever written.
n DANC 102 � Ballet
Every well-rounded student wants to compliment his or her engineering classes with a little of the performance arts.
n EAS 115 � Dinosaurs
It's freaking dinosaurs! Anyone who was ever 10 should find this class about the history of dinosaurs and their discovery fascinating.
n ENGL 286 � The Movies
Watch movies from every era of cinema history from Buster Keaton to The Godfather. Learn how to see movies in a different light via the lingo and techniques applied in film.
n ENGL 396M � Bad Films
A class for the masochists among us. Imagine 16 weeks of Uwe Boll quality movies.
n HK 346 � Field Experience in Coaching
Students who succeed in this class could end up being the next Joe Tiller.
n HTM 491 � Beverage Management
Younger students will have to wait a few years before they can take this 21-and-over class. Learn how to produce, select and store alcoholic beverages. Bring your own chaser.
n ITAL 333 � The Spirit of Italian Comedy
A class detailing the history of humor through multiple Italian mediums.
n PES 114A � Exercise to Music
Put down that remote, get off the couch and Jazzercise in this workout class.
n PES 115E � Bowling
A class for aspiring Pro Bowlers Association champions.
n PES 116F � Golf
A class designed for those looking to improve their golf game, future CEOs and doctors.
n PES 118A � Beginning Horseback Riding
Find out what you were missing out on when your parents refused to buy you that pony when you were eight.
n PSY 444 � Human Sexual Behavior
Read about research in human sexuality from a psychological perspective.
By Timothy O'Connor
Summer Reporter |
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