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AEC9: ASTRONOMY IN ANCIENT AFRICA

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MODULE 1: The Origins of Astronomy in Ancient Africa

MODULE OVERVIEW: Within this module you will be learning about the development of mathematics and astronomy in ancient Africa.

SECTION 1: Introduction to Ancient African Astronomy
SECTION 2: Mathematics In Ancient Africa
SECTION 3: The Nabta Playa
SECTION 4: Egyptian Astronomy

DURATION: 45 Minutes

MODULE 2: Governance and Society

MODULE OVERVIEW: Within this module you will be learning about regional traditions concenring astronomy across Africa.

SECTION 1: The Dogon Cosmology
SECTION 2: Serer Astronomy
SECTION 3: The Turkana and the Namoratunga Stone Pillars
SECTION 4: Astronomy In Great Zimbabwe

DURATION: 45 Minutes

MODULE 1: The Geology and Landscape of Africa

MODULE 3: Examination

MODULE OVERVIEW: Within this module you will be tested on all of the knowledge and information you have learned within the previous modules.

SECTION 1: Examination Part 1
SECTION 2: Examination Part 1

DURATION: 30 Minutes

COURSE DETAILS

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NAME: Astronomy In Ancient Africa
LENGTH: 2 hours 
PRICE: $49.50
 

LANGUAGE: English
PACE: Self-paced
STYLE: E-learning Course

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course the student will have achieved the following outcomes.

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  • Learners will be able to Explain the history and development of astronomy in ancient Africa, including the ways African civilizations observed and recorded.

  • Learners will be able to eIdentify and evaluate the contributions of major ancient African civilizations to astronomy, including their calendars, astronomical knowledge, monuments, religious traditions.

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