Wish you were more prepared in a crisis but but sure where to start? With a snazzy bit of marketing, the University of California, Irvine has put together the perfect online course for you! The eight-week course will span key science and survival themes using AMC’s The Walking Dead as its basis. The course material will also be tailored to provide spoiler free content! Four faculty members from the University of California, Irvine will take you on an inter-disciplinary academic journey deep into the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead, exploring the following topics:
- Maslow’s hierarchy of needs—is survival just about being alive?
- Social order and structures—from the farm and the prison to Woodbury
- Social identity, roles, and stereotyping—as shown through leaders like Rick and the Governor
- The role of public health in society—from the CDC to local community organizations
- The spread of infectious disease and population modeling—swarm!
- The role of energy and momentum in damage control—how can you best protect yourself?
- Nutrition in a post-apocalyptic world—are squirrels really good for you?
- Managing stress in disaster situations—what’s the long-term effect of always sleeping with one eye open?
Sure, you may not learn to handle that shotgun, cave in a walker skull with a crowbar, or set up a reliable defensive perimeter, but its the next best thing! Be sure to check it out and enrol! Classes commence Monday October 14, 2013. Until then you can do some pre reading by checking out the CDC's page on the Zombie Apocalypse.
If there were ever a reason to sort out continuing education a Zombie Apocalypse might be it. Who knows, add this course to your bug out pack and survival skills, and you may be the next Rick Grimes..or Governor.
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