Posted on 09/03/2009 11:07:43 AM PDT by Steelfish
Oddball 101: The 11 Wackiest College Courses of Fall 2009
Think you've heard it all about out-of-touch academics? Here are some new courses that you don't see at most schools, from the politically charged to fun classes about pop culture.
Tree Climbing Image 7 of 11 August 14, 2009
At Cornell University, you can fulfill your physical education requirement by taking tree climbing for $700.
"Students are excited," said Professor Mark Holton, who teaches the class. "We have never offered a tree climbing class that has not filled to capacity. We learn how to climb into large trees -- ones where you cannot reach the first branch. We also teach how to move around, go from tree to tree, and come back down safely using ropes and harnesses and various kinds of tree climbing tools.
Holton said Cornell requires physical education, and many students prefer his tree-climbing course to alternatives including bowling or skeet shooting.
"The highlight of our local class is an overnight in the trees," he said. "We also go to Costa Rica for climbing in the jungle."
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Join the Army....you can get all the climbing you want for free. Actually, you’ll get paid to do it.
Join the Army....you can get all the climbing you want for free. Actually, you’ll get paid to do it.
*GROAN* For the love of.....
I have a PhD in Tree Climbing and an MSc in Kickball.
I thought Cornell taught courses in Tree Hugging?
I don't recommend it Tarzan... there are creepy crawly creatures living in them...
Well, actually it was a high level electrical engineering class where we studied the math that went into those with a focus on data compression and frequency analysis, but it is fun to tell people I got credit for ripping CDs.
We should add this “university” to the list of oddball.
http://www.oaksterdamuniversity.com/
“America’s first cannabis college was founded in 2007 to provide students with the highest quality training for the cannabis industry. Our faculty is comprised of the most recognized names in the California cannabis legalization movement.”
Boy that $700 tuition goes a long way.
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