Instructors:

• Instructor Darryll B. D. Walsh
  

Course Description:

In this engaging six-week course, students will explore the fascinating field of Cryptozoology, the study of hidden or unknown animals. They will delve into the scientific principles, examine various cryptids, investigate research methodologies, and analyze the evidence supporting the existence of these creatures. This course aims to equip students with critical thinking skills and a scientific approach to evaluating cryptozoological claims, preparing them for meaningful contributions to this intriguing area of study.

Course Outline: 

Week 1: Cryptozoology

• Definitions of: Cryptozoology, Biology and Zoology and the differences between them.
• A broad survey of cryptids, both famous and lesser-known ones.
• Paranormal aspects.
• Pseudoscience or developing science?
• Live Lecture via Zoom: 7:30 PM (AST).
• Discussion Question: 10% of Grade

Week 2: Bigfoot

• Quick coverage of the Bigfoot Phenomenon in the 2020s
• Historical Antecedents
• Correlation with Indigenous Peoples
• 1958, 1967, the crazy 1970s, and the 2000s crash in respectability
• Connections to other Big Hairy Monsters (BHM) across the world?
• Nova Scotia and Canadian connections
• Live Lecture via Zoom: 7:30 PM (AST).
• Discussion Question: 10% of Grade

Week 3: Water Cryptids

• Rivers, Lakes and Seas

• Loch Ness

• Champ

• Ogopogo

• Atlantic Canada: Lake Utopia, NB; Lake Ainslie, NS; Atlantic waters; Globsters!

• Live Lecture via Zoom: 7:30 PM (AST).

• Discussion Question: 10% of Grade

Week 4: Native Mythology and Cryptids

• The nature and supernature of Native Mythology
• Creatures mistaken for Bigfoot: Windigo; Bukwas; D’soquona
• Canadian Nasties
• Atlantic Canadian Native Cryptids: The nice and the nasty
• Live Lecture via Zoom: 7:30 PM (AST).
• Discussion Question: 10%

Week 5: Forest Industry Cryptids

• Logger Folklore
• History and Hot Spots Bukwas; D’soquona
• Agropelter
• Gumberoo
• Hugay
• Glawakus
• Toteroad Shagamau
• Live Lecture Via Zoom:  7:30 PM (AST)
• Discussion Question: 10%

Week 6: Cryptids You May Have Never Heard Of, and a Couple You Might Have

• Canadian, Maritime, and Too Close For Comfort?
• Thunderbird and other Flying Cryptids
• Woolly Mammoths?
• Demon Dogs
• Phantom Kangaroos
• Graveyard Dogs
• Phantom Felines
• Live Lecture Via Zoom:  7:30 PM (AST)
• Discussion Question: 10%
• Final Exam: 40%

Grading:

• Discussion Questions: 40%
• Mid-term Examination: 30%
• Final Examination: 30%
• Grading Scale: A+ (90-100), A (80-84), A- (85-89), B+ (77-79), B (73-76), B- (70-72), C+ (65-69), C (60-64), C- (55-59), D (50-54), F (0-49)

Recommended Reading:

• TBD

Technical Requirements:

• Stable internet connection
• Access to Zoom for live lectures (recordings available)
• Moodle for course materials and assignments

Tuition:

Payable through PayPal’s secure online payment system.
Supports CAPRI’s non-profit mission.

Withdrawals and Terminations:

Refer to CAPRI’s policies on voluntary withdrawals, terminations, and appeals.

 Admissions:

Complete the CAPRI student enrolment admissions form below.