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2010-2011 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2016 [Archived Catalog]

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JINS 343 - The Horse in Art, Science, and History

This course will examine how human perception of horses has changed over time, how art reflects the historical uses of the horse since its domestication, and how humans have utilized horses historically. Science will be used to consider unique equine anatomical, physiological, and behavioral adaptations that predestined this species to play a central role in human history. Historically, students will consider how various cultures have used horses to advance political and geographic aspirations.

Prerequisite: Junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Junior Interdisciplinary Writing-Enhanced Seminar Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.


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