General Information

• Name: Ufology
• Discipline: Philosophy (PHIL)
• Units (Credits): 1
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Surveys ufology in our popular culture as well as a presentation of ufological theories thought to explain the evidence for ufological claims.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

• To gain factual knowledge about claimed ufological events.
• To become familiar with some of the more noted ufologists and their theories.
• To recognize ufological themes present in our popular culture.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

PHIL 180B links to General Education at WNC.

Analysis: Development of critical thinking skills.

Community: Appreciation of diversity of beliefs and attitudes related to ufology and their ethical treatment.